Vaping-Linked lung problems surfacing in Florida
Florida legislature and bureaus have identified several
cases in Florida and are investigating the link to vaping illness.
Problem: Respiratory illnesses are on the rise because of
vaping instruments and their popularity.
Who has the problem: The problem effects those who vape and
are at risk of respiratory issues.
Society’s problems rooted in our misplaced priorities
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/letters/fl-letter-pompano-beach-tree-permit-20170418-story.html
The author details the struggles in the blue collared
neighborhood in Pompano, Florida that struggles with drug issues and invasive plant
life.
Problem: Society has misguided values that punishes those at
the bottom of the ladder because they try to better their own lives through means that the city does not agree with.
Who has the problem: Those in the blue-collar neighborhood
that struggle with drug dealers and a city that does not care about them.
Beaches closed after people complain of breathing and skin
problems in Palm Beach County
Along Palm Beach County’s coast many people have experienced
skin irritation and breathing problems due to unknown factors that some think
is red tide, which is related to an algae infestation.
Problem: Unknown allergen causes many people to complain about
skin and respiratory issues leading to closing off beaches.
Who has the problem: The beachgoers on the strip of Florida
coast who experienced the skin and breathing problems.
Here’s what to do about Florida’s top environmental problems
Explores other environmental issues besides
toxic algae blooms such as drought, runoff issues, and water quality.
Problem: Florida’s water supply is increasingly
becoming contaminated and effecting communities throughout the state.
Who has the problem: Floridians both
politicians and citizens who must create legislation to solve the issues and
drink Florida groundwater supply.
Florida has the most small cities
with hurricane evacuation problems, analysis finds
The author details the extent to
which smaller cities have insufficient plans to evacuate during hurricanes and
other natural disasters and shows a parallel to many US cities across the
nation.
Problem: Ineffective evacuation
routes have caused many issues when hurricanes have come through the area in
small cities leading to heavy traffic and accidents.
Who has the problem: Floridians
living in small cities that need to evacuate to safe areas during disasters.
Hey Austin,
ReplyDeleteWhile I didn't include it in my post, I also came across several articles about vaping illness around the country. Specifically in college aged students, the trend is increasing and the side effects are extensive. However, as I wrote in my post, the people directly affected are not the only ones with this problem. Families of those who have to handle medical bills and care for those suffering from illness have the problem as well.
-Jordan Jacobs
Hello Austin, I think vaping is a huge issue, especially in teens. Most people use these pens/vapes without knowing the negative consequences, and the harm they are doing to themselves and the people around them. Florida has major environmental issues, most people do not know of all of them or how to help them. Not being aware of the issues is the beginning of the problem.
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