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eating such filthy item. Luckily, I was not affected from any lead poisoning. Now that I am older I know what is eatable and what is not eatable. Moreover, it is even shocking to me that lead poisoning is an environmental problem in Philadelphia. Large amount of lead in a child’s blood can cause high blood pressure;…

Why Cats are Superior to Dogs If you’ve ever thought about getting a pet and then later have finally narrowed it down to either a cat or a dog, get a cat and you won’t regret it. Here’s why: Cats are much less maintenance as a pet to take care of compared to dogs. They are also very beautiful creatures physically and emotionally. I believe that cats are superior to dogs as a pet. Firstly, it doesn’t take a lot of responsibility to take care of a cat. All you would need to do is feed, give water…

“Unsafe water, sanitation, and hygiene are responsible for almost 4% of the global total in disability adjusted life years (DALYS) and almost 6% of the total attributable DALYs in high-mortality countries (WHO 2002).” In this scientific paper, I will discuss the neurological effects of lead contamination in public water through a series of case studies in the hopes of urging the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to place stricter regulation on the EPA in monitoring lead pollution of…

Jennie gave us a very good insight during our meetings on Black Board Collaborate, and explained what it is really like being on the picket line campaigning against the project. The Muskrat Falls Project is taking place at Lake Melville in Newfoundland and Labrador, which is an ecologically and culturally significant subarctic estuary. The Lake is mostly situated in Labrador within Inuit Territory. Lake Melville is essential to the Inuit community and has provided subsistence and well-being for…

Often people assume that two species of animals are either predator or prey and that if they are enemies then they can’t help each other, however this is not always true, sometimes individuals from different species of animals can help each other and even bond. An example of such would be a dog that just had puppies might take care of a litter of kittens. Its maternal love would spread even to the kittens and she would become their loving and makeshift mother. The first passage…

Prenatal exposure at small doses not affecting the mother still can produces adverse effect to infants as abnormal behavior. Behavioral effects could happen as result of disturbing of neurotransmitter in brain. Recent study suggests that prenatal mercury exposure is associated with increased risk for ADHD. Methylmercury has been reported in many studies that they produce mutagenic and carcinogenic effects as well. Methyl mercury produced renal carcinomas in mice, after had given 15 mg/kg in…

Are cats better than dogs? By:Samara Burgess Are cats better than dogs? Well, I think they are! Cats are a smart, calm, and gentle species that love to be petted. On the other hand dogs are hard to take care of because they are just plain hyper! Cats are better than dogs because, cats don't ruin toys unlike dogs that rip toys open. Cats also don’t need a lot of space, but dogs because they are so hyper they need lots of space.Also, cats are natural-hunters that will help keep…

Many Pb exposure prevention problems have been instated since the 1970s on both federal and local levels. The CDC explains in their guide to preventing Pb poisoning in children that Pb has the ability to “affect every part of their body” (1991). Early in understanding Pb effects, it was commonly introduced in its solid form from, most commonly, Pb paint. While high concentrations of Pb can lead to coma or death…

Dogs Vs. Cats Believe it or not, your cat may not love you! But don’t worry, your dog still loves you. There are many reasons why dogs are better than cats. I’ve always been a dog person and have always wanted to prove that dogs are the better pet. Today, this essay is going to be doing exactly that. So get your bones and your chewed up shoes people, here we go. The first reason why dogs are better than cats is that they love you much more than cats do. According to…

from gasoline was responsible for approximately a 56% decline in violent crime" (Reyes). Tetraethyl lead contributed to higher crime rates and the deaths of 15 individuals. Thomas Midgley and Charles Kettering not only ignored the signs of lead poisoning amongst their laborers, but they ignored others warnings as well. Other oppositions of lead came from a lab director for the Public Health Service (US Department of Health and Human Services branch) who wrote to Charles Kettering stating lead…