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How to Fix the Landfill Problem
The landfill problem is a huge issue in the modern world today. Small-scale societies in far-flung corners of the planet have less garbage than we modern peoples who live in cities or in the country. The landfill problem is becoming bigger by the day. The old landfill in my hometown of Mountain View, CA, which got turned into a rather smelly park. The park is a great idea-sure, but then again where does the rest of the garbage go? The landfill problem is something that affects every single city on the planet, but the thing is, we don’t have concrete solutions for it.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Futurism
The Birds and the Bees
According to surveys and research by many different scientists, pesticides can severely affect the population of various species of birds. For example, pesticides like neonics and organophosphates, are direct factors that can alter the bird population. DDT had a significant effect on eagles and fish in the 20th century. But, as a result, Rachel Carson brought the epidemic to the public’s attention by publishing her book, Silent Spring. After these factors were discovered/publicized, the production of the harmful pesticides reduced massively, eventually diminishing to nothing; this led to the flourishing of bird and other animal populations.
By Lauren Watkins8 years ago in Futurism
The Paris Accord
Most Republicans, I’m sure, love 45’s having left the Paris Agreement. But no, we liberals are not happy with this, which cramps their style. The agreement reflects on different countries joining together to find solutions to climate change. Leaving this agreement threw supporters into a tailspin. Pamela Hill states that the World Health Organization has uncovered that “7 million premature deaths are linked to air pollution” (77), (World Health Organization). The air pollution problem is a growing problem on a long list of problems.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Futurism
Life and Production: S2 E5: Pappy's Story
In His Honor Black and white Delaware license plates called to mind a simple elegance in the realm of the conventional. Each plate represented a statement of the owner of the vehicle saying, “This is my special plate for my unique state.”
By Skyler Saunders8 years ago in Futurism
Review of '12 Monkeys' Finale
Well, I'm a sucker for happy endings, and I would never have forgiven 12 Monkeys if ended with Cole and Cassie apart, or dead—which indeed is the worst kind of apart—and I'm very glad I don't have to. That is, forgive 12 Monkeys. Because ... [spoilers ahead]
By Paul Levinson8 years ago in Futurism
Life and Production: S2 E4: Steel and Glass Roses
Entrepreneurial Skills Compared to the small college town of Newark, Delaware, Wilmington was a big city. At least now, as skyscrapers sprouted up like steel and glass roses in the garden of streets and buildings. In such a bustling place, Trevor Lesane found refuge in the study of human behavior. As the jails full of inmates with nonviolent drug offenses on their records were released under the statutes of the Great Transition, they returned to the city.
By Skyler Saunders8 years ago in Futurism
11 Things You May Not Know About Albert Einstein
1. Einstein failed his first college placement test. It was clear from the beginning that Albert was rather different. He was considered to have a speech impediment that caused him to speak very slowly. He would rehearse full sentences in his head before he would speak them.
By Kristin Wilson8 years ago in Futurism
Life and Production: S2 E3: Under Freedom
Prided The task of waking up Preston and getting Symphony ready for school never bothered Trevor Lesane. Preston, first of all, employed his alarm clock on his smartwatch. And Symphony always dressed herself and straightened up her room before departing. While their schools never enforced a dress code, both siblings prided themselves on their smart attire. Ever the ones for punctuality, Symphony and Preston exited their home at the precise time every morning: 6:45 AM. Lesane called up the Z Set and made certain that his children buckled up despite there being no law requiring such actions. He programmed the coordinates for Whitney Middle School and the trio embarked on the weekday expedition in education. The Z Set eased up to the entrance.
By Skyler Saunders8 years ago in Futurism
Life and Production: S2 E2: DACA
WiSE The Wilmington Stock Exchange (WiSE) afforded the banker, the hedge fund manager, and financiers of all backgrounds the opportunity to extend their time on Earth by appreciating unfettered markets. No regulator could ever shackle a stockbroker. No government busybody could interrupt the flow of funds. Now, Delawareans could do business with other parts of the country and world and not have to worry about a bureaucrat interfering. This delighted Zev Tal.
By Skyler Saunders8 years ago in Futurism
Stardancer
An explosion shook the ship, knocking the bloodied man to the ground. The lights wavered as he scrambled for purchase on the smooth metal floor, his hand slick with blood and sweat. Somewhere ahead of him he could hear the telltale hiss of air before the expected shaking thump of the blast doors slamming shut to protect the rest of the ship. Getting his hands and feet under him, he pushed himself up, leaning heavily on the wall. A second explosion rocked the craft, sending him stumbling into the opposing wall. He clutched the wound on his stomach, wincing hard, and slid to the floor. The lights flickered and went out, plunging him into darkness. Moments later, red emergency lights came on, bathing the corridor with a faint red light, but it was enough to tell the captain he was not alone.
By B.A. Phipps8 years ago in Futurism
Life and Production: S2 E1: The Young Minds of Tomorrow
Granted The fitness center offered its members the full selection of workout equipment. From weights to crunch machines to leg presses to exercise bicycles the robots who aided those about to workout, the Arbeit allowed optimum discounts to its specific membership.
By Skyler Saunders8 years ago in Futurism
How to Resolve the Plastic Crisis
Resolving the plastic crisis is something more think tanks need to be thinking about but also actually doing something about it, not just talking about it and doing nothing. Survival on this planet is rather harsh despite all modern conveniences that we can afford to use. The plastic crisis is reaching epic proportions here. We need to get civilians out there by having a company build a fleet of ships as well as submarines for civilian use so that we can clean up the garbage. We are digging ourselves into a premature grave daily.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Futurism
