Extinction Of Species
It is a fact that the ecological situation on planet Earth is becoming desperate. Apart from the environmental challenges of pollution, global warming, and logging, there is a more significant threat of species extinction. Currently, we are awaiting the sixth mass extinction after the other five occurred on Earth. The largest of them all was the Permian- Triassic, as well as the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinctions. This occurred 245 and 65 million years ago, respectively. Percentages of 14% and 84% of genera vanished entirely from the records of fossils. While human beings can somehow slow the processes causing extinction, it is unclear whether the extinction can be prevented.
Siipi, H., & Finkelman, L. (2017). The Extinction and De-Extinction of Species. Philosophy & Technology, 30(4), 427-441.
In this article, outcomes of resurrection biology have been explored, and alternative ways of clearing the concepts of the resurrection of species have been explored. These include replication, re-creation, non-extinction, and renewal. This article will assist in research on ways in which the extinction of species can be combated. Being a scholarly reviewed article, more room for research has been created to ensure better outcomes are realized.
Iacona, G., Maloney, R. F., Chadès, I., Bennett, J. R., Seddon, P. J., & Possingham, H. P. (2017). Prioritizing revived species: what are the conservation management implications of de-extinction?. Functional Ecology, 31(5), 1041-1048.
The article explores de-extinction technology that revives back species that are extinct, making it a reality and positively impacting biodiversity conservation. The paper examines essential factors that would be considered if the de-extinct animals were to be released back into the wild. The article will be of great assistance in my chosen topic since it will show the risks involved in attempting to de-extinct species. Being a peer-reviewed article, it has become a credible source of information and, hence, a valuable resource for my research.
Simon, J. L., & Wildavsky, A. (1992). Species loss revisited. Society, 30(1), 41-46.
The article focuses on the extinction of species, and if maintained, the areas harboring biodiversity stability can counter the danger of species becoming extinct. Being from a credible online library, it provides a credible source of information that will help me in exploring this global issue. Further, it has room for further studies, having been peer-reviewed.
Refugees Escaping War
For several years now, tens of thousands of refugees have been fleeing their countries in an attempt to escape the war. The war has been caused by rebels, terrorists, and even civilians, which has resulted in a lot of bloodshed. The immigrants leave their home origins with the mindset that they will lose their lives even if they stay anyway. This makes them attempt dangerous methods of accessing their preferred destination. For example, crossing the Mediterranean by boat has seen massive numbers die in the process. Europe has been raising concerns over the ballooning number of immigrants. The solution to the current refugee crisis cannot be solved by European countries opening their bodies, though it would offer a temporary solution.
E. A. (2017). The Refugee Crisis as Civil Liberties Crisis. Columbia Law Review, 117(5), 1191-1229.
The article discusses the expanded number of refugees who have been leaving their home countries to seek shelter in safer countries for the last few decades. The most vital duty that the refugees bank on is the duty of non-refoulement that guarantees them that they cannot be returned home since they are endangered. This article will be of great help because it is from a credible source and because it has been criticized by other scholars, leaving more room for studying the current topic. The recommendations can be used by lawmakers in the host countries so that they can handle this issue delicately since human lives are involved.
Lucassen, L. (2018). Peeling an onion: the “refugee crisis” from a historical perspective. Ethnic & Racial Studies, 41(3), 383-410.
This article seeks the answer to why Western politicians are becoming alarmed by the current refugee crisis, especially after comparing the situation with what was happening in the 1990s. The article will assist in laying the foundation of my research, establishing where the problem originated and the magnitude to which it has grown. It will assist in evaluating the effects of globalization, and by being peer-reviewed, room for further development has been created.
References
Siipi, H., & Finkelman, L. (2017). The Extinction and De-Extinction of Species. Philosophy & Technology, 30(4), 427-441.
Iacona, G., Maloney, R. F., Chadès, I., Bennett, J. R., Seddon, P. J., & Possingham, H. P. (2017).
Prioritizing revived species: what are the conservation management implications of de-extinction?. Functional Ecology, 31(5), 1041-1048.
Simon, J. L., & Wildavsky, A. (1992). Species loss revisited. Society, 30(1), 41-46.
E. A. (2017). The Refugee Crisis as Civil Liberties Crisis. Columbia Law Review, 117(5), 1191-1229.
Lucassen, L. (2018). Peeling an onion: the “refugee crisis” from a historical perspective. Ethnic & Racial Studies, 41(3), 383-410.
