The Pros And Cons Of EPA And DH

The United States Environmental Protection Agency or EPA was initially proposed in 1970 by then President Richard Nixon. The agency was created to build on other environmental regulations enacted by the federal government and to consolidate those efforts to be managed by one government agency. It was also a reaction to the public’s growing concern over pollution and other environmental issues. Chemical waste was commonly released into bodies of water creating unsafe drinking water and rivers catching fire. Industrial air pollution, such as acid rain and smog, was also affecting manufacturing cities with coal-powered plants. There was little serious regulation on pollution until major environment laws started being passed by Congress in the early sixties.

In the 1970’s there was growing confusion regarding environmental policy due to certain states creating environmental protection laws which were largely ineffective. To ease confusion, fix national guidelines, and monitor and enforce them President Richard Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA functions under three federal departments: the Interior, Agriculture, and Health, Education and Welfare departments. The original role of the EPA was to administrate the Clean Air Act which was enacted to reduce the air pollution caused by vehicles and industry. The EPA has since grown to enforce at least 12 major statutes such as: ocean dumping laws, safe drinking water, insecticides, and asbestos hazards in

Due to its scientific evidence and less bias author, I believe the article ‘EPA Pamphlet’ to be the more truthful and accurate of the two. The author states many pieces of scientific evidence to support his view on the state of pollution in Lake Erie. The authors of the article ‘So Long, Lake Erie’ have no scientific background and cannot use as many solid facts about the pollution, where it comes from, and how dangerous it is. Also, none of them work for the government, so probably have less of an idea about all the things that are being done to help save Lake Erie. The author of the EPA Pamphlet does in fact work for the government, and chose to focus on not only how the pollution to the lake is extremely harmful, but also how the public

The Environmental Protection Agency currently has a policy to limit the construction of power plants to clean burning natural gas systems in an effort to reduce carbon dioxide gasses in the atmosphere. Many utility companies have become reluctant to build new power plants because of this policy and California has experiences a 500-600% increase in utility rates over a one year period. There are many pros and cons to this EPA Policy, some of which have environmental and social impacts.

Scattered with flowing rivers, lush forests, and everlasting plains, the environment is extraordinary, but is it a place for the government? Since December 2, 1970, the EPA has been restricting the use of our planet and taking our rights away.

In contrast, the placebo group which were given low doses of polyunsaturated fatty acids, showed increased production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and loss of anti-inflammatory TGF-b.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency is a government agency whose purpose of being created was to protect human health and the environment by enforcing regulation based on the laws of the state. The agency since its creation has given the US a lot of advantages, but has also brought about some disadvantages ("EPA at 40: Pros and cons - Los Angeles Ecopolitics” p. 4). One of the advantages brought about by the EPA is that industrial air pollutants have been controlled. By issuing regulations to the power plants the agency will significantly reduce air pollution caused by the plants. The control of solid waste disposal will also be advantageous to the country.

In addition to the cardiovascular system, ɳ-3 fatty acids are important for brain development and function. The brain, one of the most vascular organs of the body, is composed sixty percent of fat. It requires ɳ-3 fatty acids to make flexible and fluid multitasking responses (Sears 62). Research indicates that people with the highest blood levels of ɳ-3 DHA had best brain performances and higher brain test scores (Bauer). Brain analysis indicated that people with various nerve diseases, including multiple sclerosis and macular degeneration, consumed high amounts of ɳ-6 fats, but low amounts of ɳ-3 fats. Consuming sufficient amounts of ɳ-3 fatty acids make the three important brain structures healthier: brain cells (neurons), nerves extending from neurons (axons), and connections at the end of neurons (synapses) (Sears 64).

DHA accounts for a very high proportion of gray matter (intelligence) in the brain and in the retina (total vision of the eye). DHA creates neuronal sensitivities, which help to convey information quickly and accurately. Omega-3 fatty acids help the formation of neurons, the glucose transporter - the main nutrient that helps the brain to function.

Katarzyna, Sherine, Garry, Derek, Stephen James, and Ian (2015), authors of the article “Antioxidants in cardiovascular therapy: Panacea or false hope?”, re-examined the roles played by antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, and E, folic acid and other B vitamins, polyphenols, mineral such as selenium, drugs such as N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) and allopurinol in regards to their therapeutic properties to combat various illnesses such as heart diseases, ischemic strokes, and peripheral arterial disease. Katarzyna et al. (2015) also explored the setbacks related to the antioxidants’ properties in the cardiovascular disease prevention and management as well as the myths and merits linked to this research topic. The researchers compared the data gathered

Laboratory and animal research has shown that exogenous antioxidants can help prevent the free radical damage associated with the development of cancer.” (Dr. Walter Willet, 2015). A major antioxidant study is beta-carotene. Beta-carotene has shown the ability to scavenge free radicals as well as inhibit new cancerous cell production. We always hear how vegetables are essential to a healthy diet but may not understand why. Vegetables contain high amounts of antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, and an extensive amount of vitamins. In green, yellow, and red fruits and vegetables, beta-carotene is present and contains the ability to be converted to Vitamin A, if needed by the body. “Vitamin C is an antioxidant that converts free radicals to harmless waste and is said to detoxify carcinogenic compounds. Vitamin E is an antioxidant and free-radical scavenger. It has been shown in studies to inhibit tumor growth and enhance the effects of cytoxic drugs that block the growth of cells in the body, allowing a reduction of the dosage.” (Calbom, 1992) Vitamin D has been studied by exposure of the skin to sunlight as well as

Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), Omega-3s play a critical role in brain function and in normal growth and development.

There are various known sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Some of them include algal oil, fish oils, squid oils, echium oils, and plants oils. These are some of the basic sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids among mammals. Polyunsaturated fatty acids are used for various health purposes. This is because it has different health effects. Polyunsaturated fatty acids help to bring down the known causes of heart attacks. For instance, the omega 6

Antioxidants are bioactive molecules in foods which inhibit the oxidation of other molecules. Antioxidant capacity refers to an individual’s overall antioxidant level and activity in the body (Van Duyn and Pivonka 2000). A higher antioxidant capacity leads to a decrease in free radicals. Free radicals cause oxidative stress. Therefore, a higher antioxidant capacity leads to a decrease in plasma membrane, protein and DNA damage (Valko et al 2007). Increased levels and chronic levels of oxidative stress have been shown to be contributors in inflammatory and cardiovascular related diseases such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, stroke and some cancers also (Grimble 1994) (Conner and Grisham 1996).

Chocolate has two groups of antioxidants called flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants fight against free radicals in the body. Free radicals are unbalanced compounds created by the natural cellular processes in the body and from environmental toxins. Antioxidants are compounds including vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that neutralize free radicals and protect the body from their damage. The substances in antioxidants counteract with the damaging normal effects of the body’s process of oxidization. Research shows that antioxidants help in preventing the development of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, rheumatoid arthritis, and cataracts.