Introduction The article I chose for Essay two talks about president elect Donald J. Trump nomination decision for the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A). Trump chose Scott Pruitt, who is currently the attorney general for Oklahoma, as head of the EPA. The article states that this decision can have a negative effect in the environment, due to the fact that Pruitt supports the fossil fuel industry. The article also states how Pruitt has constantly shown his support against President Obamas Clean Power Plan; president elect Trump has also voiced his views. Trump views global warming as a hoax, and plans disassemble the EPA. The article mentions that all of the threats Trump made towards the EPA can become a reality with Pruitt as head of
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We have discussed the importance of the Environmental Protection Agency and the different standards they set in order to preserve the environment. It specifically mentions the regulations the EPA have established, in order to force power plants to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions. We also have talked in depth about the effects of fossil fuels. By Pruitt being a supporter of the fossil fuel industry presents many threats to the environment. With, Pruitt being appoint head of the EPA, he has the potential of lowering the standards regarding the use of fossil fuels. We learned that fossil fuels emit many greenhouse gases into our atmosphere. Greenhouse gases causes the greenhouse effect which leads to global warming, but it also can cause health issues among people. Also, if Pruitt lower the EPA standards more fossil fuels will be extracted. In class we learned that the extraction of fossil fuels leads to the destruction of environmental habitats. The extraction of fossil fuels can also be costly and have a negative impact on the economy. In class during chapter six air pollution lesson, we learned about the Clean Air Act of 1970. This act worked to establish funding to study and clean up pollution as well as established the EPA and was talked about in the article. I feel the biggest way this article relates to the course is that is shows the impact humans can have on the environment outside …show more content…
The recent election opened my eyes to a lot of issues that I wasn’t aware of as a new voter. I think it is important to know who will be controlling what parts of this country and how it affects everyone as a whole. New York Times is known for being a credible new sources. Also, as mentioned in the critical evaluation section, there were a number of embedded links that allowed you to fact check the information being given. I do not feel this article show any evident bias. The authors didn’t include information that showed they were leaning towards a certain side, but instead provided information about the recent appointment and how ways the appointment can impact the
We have discussed the importance of the Environmental Protection Agency and the different standards they set in order to preserve the environment. It specifically mentions the regulations the EPA have established, in order to force power plants to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions. We also have talked in depth about the effects of fossil fuels. By Pruitt being a supporter of the fossil fuel industry presents many threats to the environment. With, Pruitt being appoint head of the EPA, he has the potential of lowering the standards regarding the use of fossil fuels. We learned that fossil fuels emit many greenhouse gases into our atmosphere. Greenhouse gases causes the greenhouse effect which leads to global warming, but it also can cause health issues among people. Also, if Pruitt lower the EPA standards more fossil fuels will be extracted. In class we learned that the extraction of fossil fuels leads to the destruction of environmental habitats. The extraction of fossil fuels can also be costly and have a negative impact on the economy. In class during chapter six air pollution lesson, we learned about the Clean Air Act of 1970. This act worked to establish funding to study and clean up pollution as well as established the EPA and was talked about in the article. I feel the biggest way this article relates to the course is that is shows the impact humans can have on the environment outside …show more content…
The recent election opened my eyes to a lot of issues that I wasn’t aware of as a new voter. I think it is important to know who will be controlling what parts of this country and how it affects everyone as a whole. New York Times is known for being a credible new sources. Also, as mentioned in the critical evaluation section, there were a number of embedded links that allowed you to fact check the information being given. I do not feel this article show any evident bias. The authors didn’t include information that showed they were leaning towards a certain side, but instead provided information about the recent appointment and how ways the appointment can impact the