Essay-SFREY-FA10

Q: The human experience, no matter where you live, is relatively the same.

A: If this statement were true, then it would make very little difference to people if they lived in a modernized country or a poverty stricken nation. It would make very little difference to people if they lived in a pristine environment such as the mountains of Argentina or the polluted slums of India. This can be studied by looking at the environmental conditions in four countries that are on different continents around the world. In Sudan, the human experience is unique because of the various environmental issues that overwhelm the country. Sudan’s atmosphere is covered in smog from the amount of industry taking place in the work force. The Sudanese do not have many outlets to fresh water, which limits their options and increases the consumption of contaminated water. The human experience for people in Sudan is difficult because of the increase in environmental hazards as they transition to urbanization and the desire to modernize their country. The Sudanese government and citizens have studied the environment to analyze what needs to be done in order to improve their quality of life. Today, many projects, developments, and laws have been created for the preservation and safety of the environment and people. In India, the quality of life is affected by several environmental issues. The use of coal is one of the causes of global warming. More coal is being burned in order to create the energy needed to modernize their cities and country. There is evidence of deforestation as caused by India’s expanding population and the high demand for palm oil. India’s agricultural soil is decreasing from erosion due to the flooding from the Krishna River, Eastern Ghats, and the Ganges River. In 1986, the government passed an environmental protection act. Clearly the environment is making an impact on many people’s lives in India. In Iran, over the past 40 years, the country has experienced a noticeable climate change. The average temperature has risen and there has also been an increase in floods, severe storms, and droughts. New industry has lead to gases entering the o-zone layer. Seasonal rains have been altered considerably due to climate change. In addition to contending with these environmental issues, the Iranian citizens have also been dealing with the ongoing war, which pollutes and endangers their natural resources. In Argentina, the Urban SO2 Concentration is ranked number one in the world. SO2 is sulfur dioxide gas, which is emitted from fossil fuels used for cars, electricity, and industry. The gas can cause respiratory illnesses and increase solar radiation. Argentina has evolved with more industrialization to cause more pollution in the air, water, and land. Argentina is the world’s leader for setting voluntary greenhouse gas targets. This is evidence that the population of Argentina is looking for ways to improve the environment in order to better their human experience. Given a choice, people around the world are envious or desire to modernize their country and to live in a clean environment. People’s individual life experiences are greatly influenced by the environment in the different countries in which they live. People’s collective human experiences differ greatly by the environmental conditions in which they live.