Opportunity 1
Early Storms whets state's expectations - Summer is season of discontent for dogs terrified of thunder http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/16C348DEF70BF6F8?p=WORLDNEWS
The article explains how petrifying thunder can be to dogs and how some owners cope with the problem. Some owners use sweaters, pills, gels, and other products to help their furry friend. Thunderstorms are a common phobia for dogs and it often takes multiple tries to find a solution.
The problem is that dogs freak out during thunder storms, leaving the owner stressed out trying to comfort their dog.
The problem is that dogs freak out during thunder storms, leaving the owner stressed out trying to comfort their dog.
Opportunity 2
Rainy days mean more encounters with snakes
Since it has been raining a lot lately, snakes have been slithering their way out their burrows looking for drier land. The snakes are causing a nuisance and they can be a problem, since some of there are poisonous. The problem is the snakes coming out looking for drier land because of all the rain. People who's surroundings are getting flooded by rain may have this problem.
Opportunity 3
We need to transform our communities to address sea-level rise
South Florida has been experiencing the effects of climate change. Waters are rising and it's effecting the local communities. The purpose of the article is to inform of the effects and how people locally and globally should start advocating for the future. The sea has risen by nine inches in the last 100 years and it's projected to rise three foot in south Florida by 2060.The problem concerns people locally and globally.
Opportunity 4
Acid reflux might be cause of kids' runny noses, specialist say
Specialist say that reflux is often misdiagnosed with other problems like asthma, cough, even nasal congestion. To help the children, parents need to pay attention to their diets to maintain the amount of sugary and acidic foods they eat. Specialist just want to give awareness to the parents and they encourage them to pay attention. The problem is that kids are being misdiagnosed with other sicknesses, even though it's acid reflux. Parents and the children are the ones presented with the problem.
Opportunity 5
Ban sought on sunscreen chemicals
There will be a ban on a chemical that are called oxybenzone and octinoxate. These chemicals have been studied and it is said that the chemicals are bleaching the coral reefs. About 70% of sunscreens contain these chemicals, which will be a drastic change for them, if the vote goes through to ban the chemicals. The ban on these chemicals, may also make the sunscreen less effective on people. The problem is the chemicals destroying the coral reef ecosystem. People and ecosystems are presented with problem of the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate.
Hey Christian, I enjoyed your post and found it interesting. I found opportunity surprising, as I am not the healthiest eater and do not watch what kind of foods I am putting in my body. I was told that I got sick often because I had a weak stomach and acid reflux, but the main cause was my diet. I also like how you are trying to make more people aware of the rising sea levels. Florida is going to be in trouble one day due to climate change and global warming. It is up to us human beings to prolong that as much as we can.
ReplyDeleteHey Christian. Very interesting blog! I especially found opportunity 3 interesting. Scientists have predicted the sea level will rise but anyone who has been to south Florida can see they are not attempting to plan ahead. Some people are still building on the beach, which sounds insane when you read the mountains of evidence supporting the fact that sea levels are rising. Hopefully we see some change in our infrastructure soon.
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