In working this semester on environmental issues throughout Ohio, I have truly become disgusted in our current condition. From mines to water pollution, air pollution to pipelines, micro-plastics, invasive species and on. It truly has been depressing to see our earth be treated so poorly. I have always wondered how I can make a difference [...]
Author: MacKenzie Michalojko
Hell Fire Below Us
Could hell be right below our feet? Though afterlife is a mystery, one thing is certain, under the ground flames are burning. You might not know it, but right now there could be a mine under your feet. Though unlikely to have a fiery one under your current location, the phenomenon happens quite frequently. Around [...]
Earthquakes in Ohio
You’re sitting in you living room. Cuddled up on the couch with your dog watching your favorite late night show. You turn to the coffee table to the left of you, pick up your drink, take a sip, and place it back on its coaster where you retrieved it. As you cozy back in place, [...]
How Drinking Lead Contaminated Water Affects the Body
What happens to the body? When you consume lead in your water, it enters your digestive system and is dispersed throughout the body. The main parts that feel the impact of the lead are the brain, liver, kidneys, and bones. Many different factors such as age, sex, genetic makeup and amount of lead consumed determine [...]
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