The 15 most toxic places to live
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Posted By Caroline - Thu, Mar 04 2010 at 7:50 AM ESTceekees
Human beings are so greedy and disgustingly egotistical. Me, me, me, that's all they know.
Posted By Jill - Sat, Feb 13 2010 at 6:01 PM ESTHumans are the enemy of the earth
Sadly, we should be alarmed at the condition the earth is in yet we continue to procreate and overpopulate this finite planet. Rather than our religious and government leaders addressing this reality, they ignore the core problem. Stop procreating humans and address the condition of the earth or your precious children will be condemned to experience a shorten lifetime of poorer quality. I do not have any children and I do my best to recycle and not pollute the earth. I feel sorry for the.... More
Posted By Scott - Tue, Feb 09 2010 at 4:44 PM ESTThink People Think!
I sure hope the other 15 photos aren't falsified like this last one obviously is (the one of space).
Some people seem to think the space picture is true...please use your minds!
To give you an idea, here's a quick estimate of how "polluted" space is...
4 million pounds = 1.8 billion grams
Assuming aluminum parts (density = 2.7 g/ml), this is 670 cubic meters
How thick a layer is? Well, assuming a geosynchronous orbit (36000 km) above the Earth (radius = 6368.... More
Posted By billlly - Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 2:55 AM ESTthink!
The problem with the seemingly small amount of space junk is that it is orbiting at very high velocities, up to several km/s. So what is a 5g bolt traveling at a speed of 7km/s? A: A bullet. Optical equipment and solar panels are especially sensitive because they can not be shielded from smaller debris. Finally, this is a problem that could become exponentially worse if left uncontrolled. That is because for every collision between 2 objects in space, there is the potential to create many more.... More
Posted By Sarah W. - Fri, Feb 26 2010 at 1:47 PM ESTRe: Think People Think!
Here is a link to the European Space Agency that published the earth debris picture with the facts about the picture and its "fabrication":
http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/ESOC/SEMN2VM5NDF_mg_3_s.html
The description says "Note: The debris objects shown in the images are an artist's impression based on *actual density data*. However, the *debris objects are shown at an eggagerated size* to make them visible at the scale shown." [Emphasis added is my
Posted By Scott - Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 2:24 AM ESTThanks for the Link
Thanks for the info. It's just sad that misleading pictures like this backfire so much. Anyone who thinks for a few seconds about this kind of stuff realizes how false pictures like this are. For those satellites to be real in, they'd be 10s or 100s or miles wide! Why can't people just report stuff like it really is? :-(
Posted By Anonymous - Thu, Feb 18 2010 at 4:54 PM ESTMisrepresentation backfires!
Enter your comments here
Thank you for your research. I agree wholeheartedly with your statements.
Posted By Hirohito Tida - Mon, Feb 01 2010 at 4:00 PM ESThttp://twitter.com/tida_hirohito
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Posted By BMutinyTheCorporationsAreEvil - Wed, Jan 27 2010 at 3:30 PM ESTAVATAR about THIS planet, not an "imaginary" one
The film AVATAR was an Allegory, not pure fiction. It shows what THIS Planet used to look like, especially the New World {Western Hemisphere} - like tree-and-nature-filled "Pandora" - until the greedy Corporations came in with strip-mining, clearcut logging and toxic pollution. When you get past the "love story" and extraordinary Special Effects, you see that "Pandora" is really EARTH; and the "Na'vi" are US {or our Ancestors and Native peoples}. The Corporations have NO SOCIAL VALUES EXCEPT.... More
Posted By F Murph - Mon, Feb 22 2010 at 5:36 PM ESTAvatar
Contrary to your post, most of the tree and nature filled pandora was removed by the early settlers to build and heat their homes, cultivate as farm land.... Currently New England has more natural are with forest and trees than it did in the early 1700's. Most of this thanks to corporations that have purchased property for preservation.
Posted By Tan - Wed, Feb 10 2010 at 2:20 AM ESTAvatar, life, respect - and Greed
While watching Avatar, and they way of the "Na'vi", I kept thinking that this is how we should be, respecting life, each other and our planet.
Avatar had some very important messages for us all and portrays what most corporations are sadly about. Greed.
It is tragic...
Posted By Heidi - Tue, Jan 26 2010 at 2:47 AM EST15 worst sites - start a ww"shame" list
We can take pictures, talk and write about it. The money which was wasted by hundreds of politicians flying into Copenhagen attending the failed Climate Change talks would have gone some way to start clearing up some of the mess.
We need commitments from all Governments, to start cleaning up their own backyards, targeting one shameful site at a time.
Create good will and teach the kids everywhere to do the right thing and instill pride for a healthy planet.
Posted By look to yourselves - Mon, Jan 25 2010 at 1:28 PM ESTthe one thing that will work
Reading all these comments is a prime example why it is so hard to live together on this large globe... blatant consumerism, yep we have it.. a through away society, gottahaveit-gottahaveit-gottahaveit... We are way out of balance. Everyone knows what it takes to straighten all this out! Live with regard to nature.. reinstitute respect for life and our surroundings... we are reactive(so much it is often over the top) and never quite find the answer to the original problem but we create some.... More
Posted By Anonymous - Mon, Jan 25 2010 at 10:43 AM ESTinstead of trying to pretend the pictures don't matter, WAKE UP!
There is actually a whole lot of space junk and not only does it threaten satellites and astronauts, it eventually falls to earth. SO- as one scientist argued, before it does that, these peices get broken up into smaller pieces- ummm, who said space isn't a place we live??? Moron! someday when it rains metal space shrapenel you might care. And the Pacific isn't a place you live?? You are incredibly selfish and ignorant. Do you eat seafood of any sort? The suffering of other creatures is beyond.... More
Posted By Shari - Mon, Jan 25 2010 at 10:40 AM ESTThe 15 Most Toxic Places to Live
There are still plenty of beautiful places to live too, (if you have ever been to the Rocky mountains, you know this) but unfortunately they are disappearing at an alarming rate. I think Mother Earth will be allright, she will heal once we're gone, meaning the human race. It's not the planet's survival we should fight for, it's our own! By destroying the Earth, we are slowly killing ourselves, and like so many on this board, I blame Western consumerism. Check this out, it explains it all:.... More
Posted By marika ford - Mon, Jan 25 2010 at 9:23 AM ESTPhotoshop cheapens others
The final photo makes me wonder about the other photos in this article - have they also been "photoshopped"? Too bad it ended this way, now the entire article hints at being a work of fiction instead of what it might have been - a call to action.
Posted By reality check - Sun, Jan 24 2010 at 1:46 AM ESTAre these comments for real?
Amazing how a grain of salt (just a dash of truth) can alter perceptions. The space image is truly hilarious, as are some of these bleeding heart comments. I, too, am concerned about the health of our world but find it even more shocking that people are as gullible as they are. They'll take the time to forge into "save the world" criticisms before doing any real research. No, folks this is not true research or journalism, just shock jock internet filler that apparently people buy into hook,.... More
Posted By Justin Jones - Wed, Feb 17 2010 at 5:52 PM ESTHere's my related thoughts form traveling
I have just finished a two year round the world trip. Some of what comes to mind:
Needing to pull out my gps to indicate North in Beijing because the pollution was blocking the sun from making shadows.
The layering of pollution, dirt and garbage in China... where they celebrate the cover of night with fancy computer controlled light shows on otherwise dilapidated and dirty buildings.
A senior Buddhist Monk ( and everyone else) throwing a large foil chip bag out of the.... More
Posted By Anna - Mon, Jan 25 2010 at 8:43 AM ESTIt's True
If you've ever left your computer desk and travelled the world rather than seeing it on Google then you would see for yourself what the world is like. There are good places to hide the bad,maybe you should see for yourself as T have.
Posted By marika ford - Mon, Jan 25 2010 at 9:38 AM ESTwhat if you can't?
Easy to say "leave your computer desk" but what if financial or physical limitations make this impossible? In some cases, the web is the only way for people to see the world - whether from a chair at a free library or if circumstances render them bedridden.
Posted By Dave - Sat, Jan 23 2010 at 9:53 PM ESTLive is a bad choice of words...
I appreciate the article, but no one could live in orbit or the north Pacific gyre regardless of pollution. Most polluted places would be a sufficient title. Just sayin...
Posted By THE SirLOL/ WhiteChief - Sat, Jan 23 2010 at 10:39 AM EST!!!You Asked for IT!!!
@ALL THE COMPLAINERS: If your not doing anything to change it, then shut up.
@THE ANTI COMPLAINERS: Your just as bad, if your not doing something, then shut up.
If you are doing something, report it so others can get involved.
GENERAL: I am an AMERICAN and love the earth more than the IDIOTS in it. I Have seen the world, like unto that china smog picture, and worse in visions and dreams. Anything not good for the enviroment should be, without question, annihilated, including.... More
Posted By Taz - Sat, Jan 16 2010 at 4:56 PM ESTre: What About Gas?
I wish I only released 500ml of methane per day. So does my wife!
Posted By Miles Tougeaux - Fri, Jan 15 2010 at 8:31 PM ESTEarths Orbit
Sad photos indeed but the view from space picture is photoshopped
Posted By Adriana Herrera - Thu, Jan 14 2010 at 8:10 PM ESTA Pictures Worth a Thousand Words
These images and descriptions made me cry. I've seen listings like this before but the images are horrific. I hope people seeing and reading the information for the first time will truly begin to understand isn't a "gray" area between how we live and consume and the impact on our earth.
Posted By JohnnieAppleSeeds - Mon, Jan 18 2010 at 5:36 AM ESTA Lie is Worth a Million Dollar$
The Treatment of Human Beings in America is the Reason America is #1 Most TOXIC PLACE to live ON PLANET EARTH. Homeless HUMANS are REFUSED CREATURE COMFORTS, even JAILED for BURGLARY for EATING FROM GARBAGE DUMPSTERS, public Toilets LOCKED & they are JAILED for PUBLIC EXPOSURE for Excreting, Yet PEOPLE GIVE MILLIONS to SAVE HOMELESS ANIMALS..."TOXIC THOUGHT DISORDER!" WE ARE THE MOST REPRESSIVE NATION ON EARTH, yet PROPAGANDIZED into believing we are "FREE & DEMOCRATIC!" Haw!
Posted By Ed - Sat, Jan 23 2010 at 9:46 AM ESTA lie is worth a Million $
Problem with that is the animals, which we bred, cant take a bath, and get a job! I am so sick of driving to work every day and seeing the same bum holding a will work for food sign in front of a McDonalds store with a help wanted sign. Get real.... Don't like it here MOVE! Pick one of those 15 toxic places and go there. We have enough free loading whiners now, and probably will wind up caring for half of the population of Mexico who breed like fleas. Get a life !!!
Posted By Ecane - Wed, Mar 03 2010 at 11:07 AM ESTMaybe two...
What's with the racial comments, dude? Education is a BIG matter affecting and causing migration and all the environmental issues we have; which by the way is the focus of this forum. But short sightedness and that narrow mindseet is also reflected on people's attitude towards others.
Posted By Andrea - Sun, Jan 24 2010 at 1:34 AM ESTget a life??
I certainly hope that you aren't breeding, sweetheart. Your venom is part of the problem.
Posted By Gas - Thu, Jan 14 2010 at 6:36 PM ESTWhat about gas?
The average person releases 500ml of methane gas per day. The population of the World, therefore adds nearly 2 BILLION litres of methane to the atmosphere every day.
Posted By Pepys - Thu, Feb 18 2010 at 11:07 AM ESTWhat about gas?
"The population of the World, therefore adds nearly 2 BILLION litres of methane to the atmosphere every day."
Light a match.
Posted By Majeed thahim - Thu, Jan 14 2010 at 2:59 AM ESTShocking Information
Watching the pictures of 15 most toxic places to live really make me shocked. Even I surprised to know that only 3 or 4 pics belong to third world countries, whereas others belongs to developed countries. I think it is the responsibility of United Nations and Environmental organizations to take actions for the restoration and conservation of environment.
Posted By ... - Thu, Jan 14 2010 at 2:06 AM ESTGod will destroy those who destroy the Earth
Genesis 2:15 specifically calls us "to watch over and care for" the bounty of the earth and its creatures. Scripture not only affirms this role, but warns that the earth is not ours to abuse, own, or dominate. The Bible clearly says in Revelation 11:18 that "God will destroy those who destroy the earth."
Destroyers beware. Take heed. It was by and for Christ that this earth was made, which means it is sinfully wrong -- it is a tragedy of enormous proportions -- to destroy, degrade or.... More
Posted By Joe - Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 6:35 AM ESTThe problem with god
the problem is that the last confirmed sighting of god was about 2000 years ago. he has not been seen since then, although much fuss it made at about 10 year intervals that his arrival is just about to happen....
I think that if we wait until his much ballyhooed reappearance, that we are going to be waiting for a very long time. meanwhile things here are getting pretty dire.
seems like it would be prudent to hedge our bets and not wait around for somebody else to do.... More
Posted By flipflopper - Sun, Jan 10 2010 at 10:40 AM ESTjob?
any cleaning jobs shud get the best paying job, it will help economics and will encourage more people to apply..
Posted By meowsers - Tue, Jan 05 2010 at 12:29 AM ESTSpace Debris image according to ESA
"Note: The debris field shown in the image is an artist's impression based on actual data. However the image does not show debris items in their actual size or density. Note: The debris objects shown in the images are an artist's impression based on actual density data. However, the debris objects are shown at an eggagerated size to make them visible at the scale shown."
Posted By marika ford - Mon, Jan 25 2010 at 9:46 AM ESTNice to know
The information about the debris field should have been included with the image in the original article instead of buried in the comments section. What other data was "eggagerated" (or exaggerated, even)?
Posted By md fairchild - Tue, Dec 29 2009 at 9:23 AM ESTspace debris
certainly the photos of earth most toxic places are sad or indicative but the photo of earth from space must be altered? I like photoshop please tell me this an exercise in artistic license?
Posted By Joe - Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 6:27 AM ESTPhoto Exageration Required
people love to tilt at windmills with their spears of ignorance....
look people, when drawn to scale, the earth atmosphere would not even be visible in that picture either. the earth is huge -- thousands of miles, and the atmosphere is tiny, about 50 miles of consequence. percentage-wise it's so small you could not have seen anything at all if drawn to scale.
concept drawings are useful to help us to understand things. perhaps more important then total mass is how many.... More
Posted By Michic - Mon, Dec 28 2009 at 6:18 PM ESTThe 15 most toxic places to live
No one aliens don't show themselves. They take one look at our orbit and go "Well..screw that".
Posted By Dave - Mon, Dec 28 2009 at 11:30 AM EST"Is it too big"- she said, of the probem, by Mother Earth
Great expose'.
With all the problems facing Mankind and the Planet you'd think that some philanthropic or otherwise industrious entrepreneur would create a vacuum system- making the effort to clean up the ocean- large yes.. but to at least keep it maintained at the current level IS doable. The waste plastic could be compressed into giant wafers on board, for ease of storage and disposal on land- sandwiched witin the landfill.
Posted By arkmo - Mon, Dec 28 2009 at 11:22 AM ESTI want to know...
Is the image of the orbiting junk an actual photo or is it the ESA's 'idea' of what is in orbit based on real, launched stuff over the years?
Anyone know? A PhotoShop image perhaps?
Posted By Irish Seámy - Sat, Dec 19 2009 at 4:09 PM ESTA repeat of the truth
What do you expect?
Honestly? What do you expect? I have clicked through the afore metioned images - each atrocity being worst than the other, and yet it makes no difference. Unless America and Western Europe (Ireland included) wake up to the threat that is our gargantuan consumerism then nothing will happen. Relocate in the U.S? No chance! In Europe? No chance! Then why is it acceptable in countries like Peru, Argentina, China, anywhere for that matter; were it "doesn't affect.... More
Posted By Jomama - Thu, Dec 10 2009 at 12:34 PM ESTItsnot
Yeah, earths orbit i wouldnt want to live there.. Oh right, its not in the biosphere.
Posted By Aaron - Thu, Dec 03 2009 at 3:08 PM ESTmisuse of word "toxic"
The authors are misusing the word "toxic". Toxic refers to contamination by poisons or chemicals. Yes, deforestation in Haiti is a massive problem for the environment and the other plants and animals that (once) lived there, but it is not a toxic place.
Posted By Rory - Thu, Dec 03 2009 at 12:58 PM EST15 Most toxic places to live
For the disaster of garbage in other countries, look around your home, look in your neighbors home, look in your friends house who lives in Canada, Europe, Middle East. Our own consumerism has created this mess, the more is better, bigger is better attitude we all have has put us in the place we are now. Also, governments in those countries need to held accountable, we talk about the US being the bad guy in global warming, these trash infested countries also have a role and should not be.... More
Posted By AC - Sun, Nov 15 2009 at 5:20 PM ESTThe Reason Why
I am glad this article is out here, we need to see whats going on in our world. Its soo bad that we can't even contain it within our planet; it surrounds our planet. This beats being sad its pathetic I mean this is our home and look at how we keep it. Some serious house cleaning needs to be done but there is no recognition for it. Its the reason why I want to become an Environmental Engineer to do my part in helping clean up this mess. This article is a true heart breaker but its also.... More
Posted By Frank - Tue, Nov 24 2009 at 5:58 PM ESTThe reason Why
You can be an Environmental Engineer...but it's not easy work. I feel bad about the guy who takes our trash...not to mention our Janitor at the office. What are you waiting on to become one?
Here's a thought.
Istead of using up the limited resources we have on Earth, isn't there a way to collect up all the debris from space for example, and actually RECYCLE.