America's 10 worst man-made environmental disasters
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The planet is in our hands
As millions of gallons of oil leaked into the Gulf of Mexico last year — killing wildlife, contaminating waters and threatening the fragile ecosystem — it was hard to determine the worst part of the disaster. But perhaps it was the fact that it was preventable.
Most environmental disasters — earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and wildfires — lie outside human control, but some of the world’s most devastating catastrophes were caused by people. As mankind continues to pursue fuel, food and building materials, we’re polluting ecosystems and destroying the planet we depend on for survival. Here’s a look at the 10 worst man-made environmental disasters in U.S. history. When it comes to environmental destruction, the blood — or oil — is often on our hands. (Text: Laura Moss)
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I find it wrong that you would refer to huracanes, tornados, earthquakes, etc., as disaster. Just because humans die when these happen does not make them a disaster. They are nature being its natural way.
Wrong.
Natural disasters level towns, destroy families, etc. Even if they're natural, it doesn't mean disaster doesn't entail. I'm sure you'd change your mind pretty quickly if you found yourself in one.
that is crazy
If people don't wake up to the presence of the 21st Century's New Messiah we will be dead within 100 years. The time has come to discover whether life means anything, and whether we need to Live or Give Up!
I'd add these for your consideration:
1) Introduction oif smallpox and other European diseases to western hemisphere - killed 10's of millions
2) Distruction of western forests, grasslands and buffalo in pursuit of "manifest destiny"
3) Pyrite smelting - Ducktown, TN after 100 years it is still a mess
4) More smelting Sudbury, Ontario - So bad it was used to train the moon walkers
the world is groaning under the weight of us all now...we need to be better stewards of the Earth...we are its caretakers.
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