Historians R Us

This blog is the property of the AP US History class at Pope John XXIII High School in Everett, MA, USA. Here students explore current events in America, while seeking to understand the historical roots of those events. At the same time, students are able to carry on classroom discussions in the cyber world.

Thursday, March 29, 2007

No More Plastic ?

In San Fransico, it was decided by a board that there was to be a ban on non-biodegradable plastic bags in its large grocery stores and pharmacies. This decision was made on Tuesday March 27, 2007 to help put an end to global warming. The plastic bags are made from polyethylene, which is derived from oil, which is needed for gasoline. They feel that if they use less plastic bags, then some of the demand for oil will decrease, making gasoline cheaper. Plastic bags can not be recycled and San Fransico is very involved in recylcing to benefit the enviroment. The residents of San Fransico are expected to either bring their own canvas and cloth bags from home and use paper. This will eventually lead to job losses and layoffs if this trend spreads through Californa and then throughout the country.

Global Warming has been an on-going issue since the late 1800s and early 1900s. Scientists can prove that the solar activity had arose just as the temperature did. The invention of the car had only sped up the process because of all the pollution. Global Warming in inevitable and can not be avoided. Pollution and poor air is not the only reason for Global Warming, but rather the cycle of life.

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