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AI and Environmental Pollution Monitoring: Safeguarding Ecosystems. Content Warning.
Introduction: Environmental pollution poses a severe threat to the health of our planet and its inhabitants. From air and water pollution to soil contamination, the impact of human activities on the environment requires diligent monitoring and timely intervention. To safeguard ecosystems and address pollution effectively, environmental agencies and researchers can harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in pollution monitoring. AI-powered environmental pollution monitoring systems analyze vast amounts of data from sensors, satellites, and other sources to detect and track pollution levels in real-time. By leveraging machine learning algorithms and data analytics, these technologies empower environmentalists and policymakers to make data-driven decisions, implement pollution control measures, and protect the environment for future generations. Let’s explore how AI is transforming environmental pollution monitoring, becoming a powerful tool in ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment.
By Raven L Oneil2 years ago in Critique
Joran van der Sloot. Content Warning.
Nearly two decades after Natalee Holloway disappeared in Aruba, the man suspected of killing her has confessed to the gruesome murder of the Alabama girl, court documents reveal.
By Vikrant Surya2 years ago in Critique
Gen Z: The Digital Age
Once, the electrify of your brain and opening the window to the other world are losing its grip, as our youth have become more time-dependent on social media, especially visuals, to the extent that they've lost the blessing of imagination. Reading novels and articles was a mere habit for the previous generation, but this generation has lost touch with it. They don't even bother to read captions if they're longer than two sentences. As for reading a book, it's completely out of the question, perhaps considered a waste of time. In this piece, we will discuss what they are giving up on due to this mindless social media scrolling.
By Madiha Masood2 years ago in Critique
The Last Trip
As our eyes met, I remember last Autumn. Being empathic individuals, we both knew the end was coming soon. You had never been afraid of the vet in your entire life. There was no reason at all for you to be shaking like a leaf for so long after we left the office. Like all dark and hurtful thoughts, I pushed it dismissively out of my mind.
By Margaret Draper2 years ago in Critique
The Assassination of the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise
On July 7th, 2021 the president of Haiti, Jovenel Moise was assassinated in his bedroom at his private home. It was reported he died instantly and that the first lady was wounded and rushed to get medical care in Florida in the United States. The news had spread across the country and in Port-au-Prince there was a mix of emotions ranging from joy, sadness and panic. The assassination took place during other crises that were happening in Haiti, continuing to upset the republic, the first Black-led in the world after gaining independence and freedom in the slave revolution of the 19th century from France.
By LIOP2 years ago in Critique
Videoconferencing in Distance Learning
Deal (2002) focused on distance learning and defined the term distance learning as the instructor and the student are separated by either time or distance. Deal (2002) explained that there are several benefits of distance learning including that it is affordable, effective and efficient while providing the student and teacher flexibility in time and location and offering interactive and multi-sensory experiences. According to Deal (2002) there are two basic modes associated with distance learning, synchronous and asynchronous. Videoconferencing is defined as synchronous mode as it may be a one-to-many or one-to-one environment where learning in real-time (p.25), continued with asynchronous mode as the learning takes place at a time selected by the learner and the learner progresses at his or her own pace independent of others (p.26). Deal (2002) also6 stated that the students who are shy and retiring in a traditional classroom overcame this in a distant environment. Unlike in a physical classroom where these students normally feel misplaced, they were found to become more confident when lessons were conducted by videoconference. This is because students have more control over their surroundings when education is delivered using this method.
By LIOP2 years ago in Critique
Old Age and Security Benefits in the U.S.
There is concern about the fact that our social security program is lacking the ability to sustain itself financially in the coming years. There have been suggestions made as options for fixing the issue. There are no easy choices in the matter and there is no “quick fix” that will make the problem disappear. It is important to choose the best solution based on what will affect those who rely on the social security program, those who will in the near future and the American tax payer. Looking at the options available it is clear that the best way to address the situation is to plan to reduce social security benefits at a later date with a grandfather clause to omit anyone who is in receipt of the benefits before the date they are reduced.
By LIOP2 years ago in Critique
Business Communication with LEGO
Communicating with customers is a large portion of performing retail business. Customer satisfaction builds a strong company reputation and builds trust with the consumer. It also builds a bond with an individual customer helping to create a loyal customer base in a rounded manner. When it comes to a company like LEGO the popular toy brick manufacturer, this can become a generational tie. Parents who loved the product pass that down to their children and if their experience with them was positive when interacting with customer care they certainly will share that as a story in passing.
By LIOP2 years ago in Critique
Creatures of Fiction Literary Analysis
The writing “Creatures of Fiction” by Peter Van Inwagen explores the philosophical notion that logically if we are able to describe a fictional character it must exist. He compares this view of philosophers that use the Meinongian perspective to that of the views of philosophers using an anti-Meinongian perspective. Using various examples through literature, particularly 19th century, Van Inwagen argues that without the use of a Meinongian perspective we are not looking deep enough into what is being said. If by only taking the literal description we miss the underlying meanings behind the text in some circumstances. The issue with this is that explaining fictional characters and giving them definitive properties can be very difficult. Knowing when to look beyond the literal writings for a deeper context, or not to look deeper can be a large part of that issue.
By LIOP2 years ago in Critique
Golden Age of Hollywood: Cleopatra (1963)
Cleopatra is a movie about an icon of ancient Egypt. The film stars an icon of the silver screen, Elizabeth Taylor and features a rich story with a complex plot. The story follows Cleopatras rise to becoming the Queen of the Nile until her death and is set at a time when Egypt was at a turning point in its civilization. The film influenced how we view ancient Egypt today, a monumental production using vibrant and elaborate sets, a star-studded cast and an immense number of extras.
By LIOP2 years ago in Critique
Gun Control in the Modern Era
In the United States citizens have a great deal of rights compared to other countries. The U.S. constitution gives citizens an unprecedent number of rights for gun ownership compared to its peer developed countries (Bokat-Lindell). The United States also has a significantly higher rate of gun related violence than developed peer countries as well (Bokat-Lindell). Although there is a need for some individuals to own arms, there should be restrictions in place match our modern society as the nation has changed since the constitution was written.
By LIOP2 years ago in Critique
Israel's Airstrikes on Syrian Airports Ignite Regional Tensions
In a recent development, Israel has initiated missile strikes on Syria's primary international airports, specifically targeting Damascus and Aleppo. These attacks have effectively disrupted air travel and heightened regional tensions, all amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
By Adedayo Adetutu2 years ago in Critique