Rachel Carson Under The Sea Wind Analysis

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A Choice: Develop an Ecological Conscience or Remain in Universal Ignorance

“A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children,” states John James Audubon. The world and all that it holds, from its wonders to its natural resources, are not simply ours alone for the taking and it certainly isn’t ours to destroy. The importance of having what is known as an ecological conscience, allows individuals to veer away from the ignorance that has consumed our society. When it comes to human relations with our natural environment, and the land that surrounds us, our lack of understanding is astounding, but not surprising. Nature authors such as: Aldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, Loren Eiseley, and Jane Goodall advocate the urgency for humans to
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We are fed accurate details about various birds and the way they function. Based off Carson's writings, it is important to understand the significance of other species in a given community. Our actions and ability to live alongside other creatures is necessary and results in a chain reaction. One species cannot stand without the other. If one falls, so will the next. We are responsible and accountable for preserving the integrity of beautiful creatures such as the birds in Carson's writings. Nature has so much to offer, but we are often limited by our own perspective due to the small piece of technology that has found its place as a barrier between us and the natural world. Technology has engulfed our society, causing us to miss the finer things in life nature has freely given