EPA Limits Pollution From Medical Incinerators

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/09/16/us/politics/AP-US-EPA-Medical-Waste.html?scp=3&sq=pollution&st=cse

September 16, 2009
The New York Times
By The Associated Press

Brief Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency released new regulations Wednesday which will force about 50 medical waste incinerators nationwide to reduce their air pollution. These new rules will decrease toxic pollution by 390,000 pounds annually through better monitering and the tightening of emissions limits.

Short Response:
I think it's very positive and good for the environment that these new regulations were made, although it will be very costly. The air pollution from these heavy metals and acid gases are very dangerous, and the more air pollution we can reduce at a time, the better off we will be.

Global Warming Could Forestall Ice Age

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/04/science/earth/04arctic.html?scp=4&sq=global%20warming&st=cse

September 3, 2009
The New York Times
By Andrew C. Revkin

Brief Summary:
New evidence shows that human activity which effects global warming is predicted to fend off a new ice age over the next few milleniums. If we don't act fast to slow the rate of global warming, Arctic ecosystems and global sea level will see major changes sooner than expected.

Short Response:
Our generation needs to get more motivated to help save our environment rather than being selfish and making future generations pay for our mistakes. These may not have the full impact me or my family directly, but we should care more to save our environment and potentially the lives of future generations.