In 2002, feeding waste to pigs was banned in Europe due to a huge disease outbreak. Food Policy however, has come up with great evidence on why the ban should be lifted. "...much land could be spared from farming if pigs were fed treated, recycled food waste." Adding food waste to pig diets could reduce the amount of land that is farmed for other pig food (grains).
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Methane is the single most harmful form of carbon emissions damaging our ozone today. A methane leak in Los angeles has contributed to this problem greatly. "For more than two months now, a ruptured storage well has poured thousands of tons of methane..." Sadly, this is not the biggest emission to date. All over world, people contribute to this problem everyday. Luckily new technologies can now track this invisible, odorless gas more effectively. "Now, high-tech cameras and satellites are capturing those releases better than ever, putting pressure on companies and officials to take action." I believe this is important because having the ability to track a gas that is 84X more potent that CO2 can help restore the ozone layer. Being able to see exactly how much and where the methane is coming from can help reduce the emissions. For hundreds of year, poor elephants have been hunted for their ivory. Luckily Chief Executive, Leung Chun-ying, announced plans to ban the domestic trade. "That motion passed unanimously, demonstrating agreement by lawmakers across Hong Kong's political divide." Sadly 25% of Hong Kongs population are in strong support of the ivory trade. They are currently searching for effective ways to ensure the ban of imports and exports of the item. Although many jobs will be lost, this ban is now one step closer to saving endangered elephants. I believe this is important because this inhuman form of killing is closer to being over. Many elephants are key stone species and without their existence the areas around them will heavily differ for the worse. |
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