That's a lot of trips to the moon!

This article can be found at: http://www.macroevolution.net/carbon-releases.html#.UHx_tm_A83E

There are so many rivers and streams and lakes in the United States. So many that we could not even begin to start to count them. We go swimming in them, go camping by the side of them but, I bet you don't know that these rivers actually destroy our environments. On the mainland or the land around these bodies of water, Carbon Dioxide is generated. Then, after a short time or a long time, these gases spread into the rivers and then eventually into the atmosphere. You might ask about how much is being emitted into the air and the answer would be enough carbon to fuel 3.4 million car trips to the moon! That is a lot. Some people might say wow that's cool, but in truth, it is a disaster. 

In reality, it will affect everyone that is in the area of that specific lake or river or stream. You could even be walking by these bodies of water and just breathe into the air and you wouldn't even know how much bad things you are taking in. It also affects a lot of the animals that walk along-side these rivers because they breathe in the air here. This is pretty much like a lot of other current events in the news that have to deal with the environment in the way that it affects all of the people in the area. 

This definitely relates to the Lorax because these gases are hurting the environment badly and it needs to stop. Although, in this special case, it is not anybody's fault that these gases are in the air. (Unless they are driving cars here 24/7) But either way, the environment is being harmed by these gases and soon, these places won't be a place to live or even to visit since there is just so many gases. This has been happening for a long time because these rivers have been here for the longest time as well. 

Personally this article caught my eye because I did not know much about the environment and ecosystems/communities of a river and I wanted to learn more. Also, I think that it is horrible that these gases are destroying this area and we cant do anything about it until we learn more. Also, I hope that we can continue to try to do something about this current issue and save the environment. I will definitely be looking out for more info on this subject and how to help the situation.