“Lessons from Silent Spring for Controlling Disease”

Diseases are unpredictable and many times we are carriers without knowing it. The tiny mosquito holds the power to bring about fatal consequences for humans. One of the most prevalent health concerns in Africa is caused by mosquitoes, which transmit Malaria. However, Rachel Carson stepped up to protect them when a possible solution was discovered. The situation in Africa is very miserable, where the lack of technological advancement hindered efforts to help the affected communities.

The American Environmental Movement gained momentum largely due to Rachel Carson’s book “Silent Spring,” which highlighted the detrimental effects of DDT on both the environment and human health. DDT, an insecticide used during World War II to eradicate malaria, contained harmful toxins that were released into the environment, contaminating lakes, animals and ultimately, humans. Although it effectively killed mosquitoes, it was also causing harm to people who were consuming it through their water, food and air. Unfortunately, Carson’s warnings were largely ignored, as people failed to recognize the gravity of the situation. Despite efforts to eliminate it, DDT continued to be used until people began to take notice. However, the situation took a turn for the worse as mosquitoes developed a resistance to insecticides, including DDT. This turned into a very bad scenario that persists till date. Because people kept ignoring this it became a bigger problem.

The video was captivating and revealed some surprising information. It was interesting to learn that humans have not changed in their tendency to ignore warnings, and in fact, their actions often exacerbate problems. Unfortunately, this continues to be the case even today, as people often refuse help and advice. However, it is up to us to make changes and help our fellow humans. To this end, more research should be conducted to find effective ways of controlling mosquitoes and minimizing their impact. This is an ongoing challenge that we must continue to address.

https://sistematv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/amex29rc-sci-silentspringlessons/lessons-from-silent-spring-for-controlling-disease-rachel-carson-american-experience/?student=true

NPR News Article on Shooting in Dadeville, Alabama

Gun violence is a pervasive issue that has plagued our society for decades. Every year, thousands of people lose their lives or are injured due to gun-related incidents. While there are many factors that contribute to gun violence, it is clear that there is a need for a comprehensive approach to address this problem. Additionally, mental health issues and access to mental health care play a significant role in gun violence. Studies have shown that individuals with mental health issues are more likely to commit acts of violence, and the lack of access to mental health care exacerbates this problem. Finally, socioeconomic inequality also contribute to gun violence. Sadly, this problem ended with this terrible news about the death of 4 people and 28 injured. This is sad news as it happened on a birthday.

https://www.npr.org/2023/04/16/1170295326/at-least-4-people-were-killed-in-a-shooting-at-teens-birthday-party-in-alabama

Books are expression

Books are an essential part of children and young people. No one has the right to say which books are good and which are bad. The reality is that there are books that are not for all ages and that is where the control is, not forbidding them to read. Books have a special meaning for each person and some even influence a person’s life. I think that what they did with the books that included black characters was a total fraud, since many of these people fought and stood up for their country. Books like Roberto Clemente’s are inspirational books that must stay afloat for history to be known. Many times in life parents want to take control of what their children can read and what not. On the one hand, he is right, since a child cannot read the same book that an 18-year-old can read. Many times parents are very drastic with their decisions and it would not be good if they forbade their child to continue reading just because they read a book that is not very appropriate. Many times in life parents want to take control of what their children can read and what not. On the one hand, he is right, since a child cannot read the same book that an 18-year-old can read. Many times parents are very drastic with their decisions and it would not be good if they forbade their child to continue reading just because they read a book that is not very appropriate. On the other hand, I can say that I am not a very passionate person when it comes to reading, but I do respect and understand people who love to do it. Reading is a method of relaxation for many people so deciding that people can read or not is something that is wrong and there is no way to prevent people from reading since it is their decision.

Spring Break: the most desired vacation

A week away from school is relaxing, since I don’t have to think about getting up to do homework. In these little vacations I don’t have many plans but I do have plans to work and rest. I’ll probably just go fourtrack running at my aunt’s house and jetskiing. I want to use this spring break to rest since I have had several difficult weeks and I have not been able to rest properly. I’m going to share with my family since I haven’t had much time to visit my grandfather and grandmother. I want to go out to eat in different places that I have never been to and try new things. I will also take the opportunity to continue visiting the church and have a close moment with God. On the other hand, I want to enjoy them as much as possible and at the same time be able to take advantage of them to work.

Facts and Fake News: How to tell the difference

In life, many of us get carried away by what we see or hear, but we really don’t know if all this is true. On the other hand, many people believe everything and this is wrong since other people choose to say false things to obtain some benefit. Fake news can cause concern to a family or company, which is why we must seek the correct information. In my opinion, fake news can cause a lot of problems since they talk about things that don’t make sense or cause some controversy.

Fake News

http://fmobserver.com/first-machine-to-catch-corona-virus-from-a-human-is-now-acting-funny/

http://fmobserver.com/fargo-man-who-dreams-he-was-on-a-cruise-ship-wakes-up-with-corona-virus/

Real News

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/03/14/meta-layoffs-employees-mark-zuckerberg/11469847002/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/03/13/team-usa-rebounds-world-baseball-classic-routs-canada/11469198002/

Questions:

  1. Why do these types of news exist?
  2. Machines can get covid 19?
  3. Is the United States performing poorly?
  4. Can you really get covid 19 overnight after having a dream that you were on a cruise and got it?
  5. Why is Meta having so many employee layoffs?