Enviromental Issues
Oct-27-14 Environmental Issues in 3 Regions by: Helen Lee
Were you aware that the Coastal Plains have expanded in population by 119%? Did you know that the Western Cordillera could impact Canada’s water resources because of climate change? Did you know that the Arctic ice is melting faster than ever? These are a few of many environmental issues that are faced in the Coastal Plains, the Western Cordillera, and the Arctic today.
The Coastal Plains has many issues that need to be addressed. The Coastal Plains is a flat, low-lying area of land which is beside the sea coast. It stretches 3000km along the United States and Mexico. It varies in climate depending on the region. For example in the north, it is defined by snowy and cold winters although in the summer it is hot and humid. In the southern part of the coastal plains it is sub-tropical, which means the winters are usually mild and warm. One of the many environmental issues in the Coastal Plains is urban sprawl (overpopulation). The Texas plains has expanded in population by 119% from 1970-90. The consequences of this are a large amount of carbon dioxide being emitted into the atmosphere caused by cars and factories. This also contributes to the climate change in the planet and global warming. Along with this, sea levels are rising and tropical storms/hurricanes are becoming more apparent. A solution to this issue is less usage of cars. If we could use fewer cars and start using more public transportation such as bikes and buses, we could put less carbon dioxide into the environment. We can’t fix the overpopulation issue but at least bringing awareness could possibly make a difference. Overall, the Coastal Plains is a beautiful area that needs to have these issues fixed or bringing more awareness to the public. The Western Cordillera is a region in North America with environmental issues that can affect us greatly in the future. The Western Cordillera goes along the west coast
Were you aware that the Coastal Plains have expanded in population by 119%? Did you know that the Western Cordillera could impact Canada’s water resources because of climate change? Did you know that the Arctic ice is melting faster than ever? These are a few of many environmental issues that are faced in the Coastal Plains, the Western Cordillera, and the Arctic today.
The Coastal Plains has many issues that need to be addressed. The Coastal Plains is a flat, low-lying area of land which is beside the sea coast. It stretches 3000km along the United States and Mexico. It varies in climate depending on the region. For example in the north, it is defined by snowy and cold winters although in the summer it is hot and humid. In the southern part of the coastal plains it is sub-tropical, which means the winters are usually mild and warm. One of the many environmental issues in the Coastal Plains is urban sprawl (overpopulation). The Texas plains has expanded in population by 119% from 1970-90. The consequences of this are a large amount of carbon dioxide being emitted into the atmosphere caused by cars and factories. This also contributes to the climate change in the planet and global warming. Along with this, sea levels are rising and tropical storms/hurricanes are becoming more apparent. A solution to this issue is less usage of cars. If we could use fewer cars and start using more public transportation such as bikes and buses, we could put less carbon dioxide into the environment. We can’t fix the overpopulation issue but at least bringing awareness could possibly make a difference. Overall, the Coastal Plains is a beautiful area that needs to have these issues fixed or bringing more awareness to the public. The Western Cordillera is a region in North America with environmental issues that can affect us greatly in the future. The Western Cordillera goes along the west coast