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ECO NEW SLETTER by MARTHA PELENSKY, PE It has been a great honor and pleasure to have been nominated as Ecology Chair of the UNWLA, and I accept the position with deep gratitude. As Ecology Chair, It will be my duty and pleasure to share with you some news, thoughts, ideas and commentaries on the environment and ecology. It is a vast and interest ing field and it should concern us all. Let us first begin with some basic definitions that we will be sharing and discussing. First of all, let us clarify the two basic words that seem to be used in terchangeably, namely Ecology and Environment. Webster's New World Dictionary and Thesau rus defines Ecology as the branch of biology that deals with the relation between living organisms and their environment. It also deals with ecological engineer ing, human environment, anti-pollution projects, pol lution control, survival studies, study of ecosystems, and conservation of natural resources. A textbook definition indicates that "Ecology can be defined as the study of relationship between organisms and the environment." Webster defines Environment as surround ings; all the conditions, etc., surrounding and affecting the development of an organism, conditions, living conditions, circumstances, surroundings, scene, exter nal conditions, background, milieu, setting and habitat. If it all seems a bit abstract and theoretical, let's remember that we are all living beings who can only live and survive and procreate in an environment that is favorable to our existence. Our air, water, food, shelter, transportation, communication, et cetera, have to meet certain minimum requirements so that we can function, and in turn, regulate them in our favor. We have all heard about the El Nino phe nomenon of the last few years and the current La Nina that have been creating climactic havoc in the western hemisphere. Global warning has also become an issue of interest to many people. What is causing it and what can each of us do about it in our own small way? Can we do anything about the apparently unchecked development that consumes and destroy the greenery around us? What shall we teach our children or grandchildren about respecting and conserving every thing around us? What local action should we be tak ing in a positive, pro-active way? As any concerned individual who has thought about these issues knows, there are no simple and pat answers. In future issues of Our Life. I hope to address and discuss some of the obvious and sometimes not so obvious relationships between our lives and our sur roundings. I will also be discussing some topics of en vironmental/ecological interest here in the United States, in Ukraine, and worldwide. Your input in the form of letters, questions, suggestions, tips or advice will always be welcome and appreciated. Please let us know of any subject of particular concern that you would like us to address. Na vse dobre, Martha. “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛИСТОПАД 1999 21
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