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Genetic
Engineering
Genetic
engineering has the potential to change the way we live.
The science behind the agricultural, medical, and environmental
achievements is spectacular, but this excitement is tempered
by concern for the unknown effects of tampering with nature. Visit the Site.
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The
Future of Energy
From fossil fuels to biomass, there are several
options in our current mix of energy resources. The benefits
and downfalls of each fuel must be considered, and issues
surrounding consumption, efficiency, infrastructure, and
environmental consequences must be resolved in order to
determine how we will meet our energy needs in the future. Visit the Site
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Working
Landscapes
From houses to farms, forests to lakes, strip
mines to landfills, we use the land around us in many different
ways. But how can we continue to use natural resources without
threatening their very existence? We turn them into working
landscapes. A working landscape is a natural ecosystem that
provides a livelihood for the ecosystem and people. Working
landscapes may be a critical step to sustaining many of
our delicate environments; however, not everyone agrees
on how a healthy working landscape can come to be, or whether
it is desirable in every case. Visit the Site
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Water
Quality
The water we drink, the places we swim, and the
plants and animals within our environment are increasingly
influenced by one thing—pollution. Agricultural runoff,
water treatment processes, lawn maintenance, and other sources
significantly impact our communities and the world. The ways
we use water, the pollutants found in it, and the issues that
challenge its quality must be understood if we are to protect
this vital resource. Visit the Site |
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