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Anthropocene (Technology (Atomic Bombs (The United States dropped two…
Anthropocene
Technology
Atomic Bombs
The United States dropped two atomic bombs on both Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 to end World War II, since then a lot of bomb testing has occurred in a handful of nations and have advanced to the point where they can launch within a 15 minute time frame.
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Governmental Systems
EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency( EPA) was created in 1970 by President Richard Nixon. It is responsible for enforcing environmental regulations passed by Congress. The EPA was granted the power to fine companies that are found to pollute the nation's air and water as well as regulating carbon emissions that cause climate change.
Miscellaneous
Other Species
Global warming causes temperature increase which have begun to affect animal’s hibernation habits, spread of mosquitoes, endangerment of animals with calcium shells, harmful algae, and so much more. Not to mention, pests that used to be found only in certain areas of the world with warmer weather can now carry diseases to every US state.
Culture
Fireworks
Fireworks are very popular during occasions like the Fourth of July. However, fireworks are known to emit a significant amount of ozone which is a greenhouse gas like carbon dioxide. They not only contaminate the air around us, but waterways and marine life when they are launched above bodies of water.
Economic Systems
Carbon Taxes
Two types of taxes are in the process of being passed, both relating to carbon taxes. An emissions tax on GHG emissions that require individual emitters to pay a fee, charge or tax for every tonne of greenhouse gas released into the air. The second tax being an energy tax that is charged directly on energy commodities.
Political
Department of Energy
The United States has signed into law what is known as the Department of Energy Organization Act which created the Department of Energy. This particular department overlooks problems and solutions to certain factors of climate change. They do this through the implementation of nuclear power, fossil fuels, and alternative energy sources.
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