Alexis Baer                                                                                        about 150 words
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Student, INTD 105-19: Writing Science

“Land Divided, Coast United” Response
by Alexis Baer

Author, Josie Glausiusz was awarded for the article, “Land-Divided, Coast United” that exposed several issues Gaza faced. The polluted Mediterranean Sea has invaded into the populations drinking-water making the salt content high. As a result of this; humans have been experiencing illnesses such as single-celled protozoans, viruses, parasites, bacteria, and death. Humans are not the only ones affected, marine mammals are forced to live in this type of unhealthy environment and it also allowed viruses to continue growing. Gaza also has a shortage of electricity and needs hydrogen peroxide, Israel originally denied their request for help and would not let any chemicals pass the border due to past conflicts between the two territories. This case is similar to Long Island in terms of beaches being polluted; individuals realize they are damaging the waters and the life in it, but will not stop. Humanity must come together as one and begin preserving the environment that we live in.