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Problem-Solution Argument Essay: Virginia’s Environmental Issues
In December 2007, the Executive Order 5 was issued by the then Virginia
Governor Timothy Kaine that created the Virginia Commission on Climate Change. Recognizing
One of the most pressing problems facing the world today and Virginia regarding the use of
energy fueled the need to convene the commission to fulfill the Virginia Energy Plan that aimed
to return the states greenhouse gas emissions to levels recorded in the 2000s and 30% reduction
by 2025 (Meredith et al. 89). The Virginia Climate Change Action Plan is a research-supported
synopsis of the problems facing Virginia with regards to climate change that additionally offers
suggestions and guidance to reduce and adapt to the impact that climate change has on the state.
The progress made in implementing the Action Plan can be followed via a coalition of citizens,
businesses, and organizations, the Virginia Climate Initiative, to protect the natural heritage
(Meredith et al. 89). There is a general a general agreement within the state the human activities
are instrumental in the change in the Earth’s climate and prompt action is needed to effectively
address the threats posed by climate change.
One of the pervasive issue facing Virginia is the loss of biodiversity attributed to loss and
degradation of habitats for species. Across the entire state, there is increased conversion of land
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to intensive utilization, particularly affecting woodlands and pastures that developers are
converting to shopping establishments, subdivisions, and infrastructure and utility corridors.
Current estimates depict that there are over 93,000 acres of the state’s open space lands that have
been converted to non-renewable uses annually (Meredith et al. 89). The Virginia Natural
Heritage Program has made contributions in numerous ways to assist in protecting sensitive
habitats affected by these threats. One of the most direct ways is addressing the land acquisition
for Natural Area Preserve System (Meredith et al. 89). Such an approach has been particularly
effective for rare communities and species like limestone barrens capable of pers...