ENVR 1301-Jessica Barboza

  Cuyahoga River: Caption describing the image. Maher (2019).  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/22/climate/cleveland-fire-river-cuyahoga-1969.html 1. Point of View   The video presents the story of the Cuyahoga River from the perspective of environmental recovery and community pride. It shows how the river was once extremely polluted, even catching fire in 1969, and how the community, government, and environmental groups worked together over decades to bring it back to life. The perspective is one of hope, restoration, and learning from past mistakes, highlighting that human action can change the outcome for the better.   2. Purpose   The main purpose of the video is to demonstrate that investing in the environment is worth the time, money, and effort. By spending billions of dollars to clean up and restore the river, people were able to protect wildlife, improve water quality, and create recreational spaces for the community. The goal is also to educate viewers...

  What I Most Look Forward to in My Environmental Science Class I look forward to understanding the environmental challenges humanity faces and learning how to address them. I am eager to gain as much knowledge as possible, since I have little background in environmental science, and I believe it is crucial to stay informed and make a positive impact on these issues. What I Think This Class Will Be About I think this class will be about understanding the environmental challenges we face today, learning how to address and prevent these problems, and exploring ways we can improve and protect our environment. I hope to gain knowledge that will help me make informed decisions and take action to have a positive impact on the world around me.