For as long as I can remember I have held an appreciation for nature. As a child I adored playing outside in both the sun and rain. As long as I could joyously run barefoot with the grass between my toes I was happy. Unfortunately as I grew older and as my schoolwork load increased, I remained bound to the indoors. Schoolwork kept me from my happy place but also opened my eyes to the destruction of the environment I cherished in childhood. Last summer I read "The Forest Unseen" by David George Haskell, a book which explores the forests ecosystem and tells the tale of each organism residing inside. Haskell captured my attention and spurred my interest in the environment. Haskell also explains the dangers of deforestation along with other anthropogenic sources of habitat destruction. Learning of the disturbance of this marvelous habitat brought me heartbreak and despair, but fueled my desire to enhance my knowledge on our fading environment.
When this project was announced I knew in an instant that I would be working on an environmental issue. As I searched for articles on recent deforestation I kept encountering news that was only relevant years ago. This topic choice seemed dismal and sparse, but it didn't deter me from searching for a topic concerning the environment. I began asking my friends if they had heard of any environmental issues in the media. Elise Newhouse, a close friend of mine, suggested that I investigate the recent increase in arsenic poisoning in India and the surrounding countries. Although it was not the topic of my dreams, it nevertheless contains the environmental factors I searched for.
While researching the mass arsenic poisoning, I uncovered truly horrific information which displays the devastating reality faced by millions of Indian citizens. My original intent was to research the arsenic in the water itself, but after witnessing the crisis the people experience I knew I had to speak about how the people have been affected. My hypothesis was that the arsenic in India's underground well system is destroying the people’s health by increasing the rate of cancer and non-communicable diseases. The topic was straightforward and my hypothesis was quickly proven correct. As I learned about new cancers and diseases caused by the element, my thesis evolved into the inarguable fact that arsenic in India's water sources causes cancer and non-communicable diseases while their government fails to take effective action. The message still pertained to the environment but had a primary focus on the poisoned victims and their leaders.
The research process was emotionally taxing as I encountered stories of children diagnosed with fatal cancers and images of suffering victims. I pressed on in the research process in hopes of discovering a solution, and to try to elicit a reaction from my peers once I presented my final project. Students with concerns like mine may view this website and will be inspired to raise awareness for this crisis. I feel optimistic that students may even participate in fundraising for organizations who work to relieve countries like India of water contamination. One outstanding example of these organizations is The Thirst Project, which is the world's largest youth water organization. They have one mission: bring clean water to everyone in the world. While researching for this project I discovered this organization and immediately regained my diminishing hope for India and its surrounding countries. A link to their website can be found on the homepage of this website. Please visit their website to learn more about their mission and learn how you can end water crisis' across the globe.
When this project was announced I knew in an instant that I would be working on an environmental issue. As I searched for articles on recent deforestation I kept encountering news that was only relevant years ago. This topic choice seemed dismal and sparse, but it didn't deter me from searching for a topic concerning the environment. I began asking my friends if they had heard of any environmental issues in the media. Elise Newhouse, a close friend of mine, suggested that I investigate the recent increase in arsenic poisoning in India and the surrounding countries. Although it was not the topic of my dreams, it nevertheless contains the environmental factors I searched for.
While researching the mass arsenic poisoning, I uncovered truly horrific information which displays the devastating reality faced by millions of Indian citizens. My original intent was to research the arsenic in the water itself, but after witnessing the crisis the people experience I knew I had to speak about how the people have been affected. My hypothesis was that the arsenic in India's underground well system is destroying the people’s health by increasing the rate of cancer and non-communicable diseases. The topic was straightforward and my hypothesis was quickly proven correct. As I learned about new cancers and diseases caused by the element, my thesis evolved into the inarguable fact that arsenic in India's water sources causes cancer and non-communicable diseases while their government fails to take effective action. The message still pertained to the environment but had a primary focus on the poisoned victims and their leaders.
The research process was emotionally taxing as I encountered stories of children diagnosed with fatal cancers and images of suffering victims. I pressed on in the research process in hopes of discovering a solution, and to try to elicit a reaction from my peers once I presented my final project. Students with concerns like mine may view this website and will be inspired to raise awareness for this crisis. I feel optimistic that students may even participate in fundraising for organizations who work to relieve countries like India of water contamination. One outstanding example of these organizations is The Thirst Project, which is the world's largest youth water organization. They have one mission: bring clean water to everyone in the world. While researching for this project I discovered this organization and immediately regained my diminishing hope for India and its surrounding countries. A link to their website can be found on the homepage of this website. Please visit their website to learn more about their mission and learn how you can end water crisis' across the globe.
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