n's children, doing my part for the environment. My vision for the future of consumption would for companies and industries to compete for making products the most environmentally sound. For manufacturers to use recycled metal from automobiles, cans, etc.; for industries to create the least amount of waste and air pollution that is feasible and financially reasonable.
             The second aspect of my life, which I would like to explore, as it relates to the environment, is a future and current career. No matter what career I choose, it will have some sort of environmental implications whether they deal explicitly with the environment or not. It is important for me to consider the impact that my chosen field may have in the future, as well as what impact it currently has. Currently, I'm employed part-time as a photojournalist, weekend reporter for a local television station. Perhaps the most substantial impact this field has on the environment, is air pollution and electricity. Much of my job is on the road, driving to newsworthy events, car accidents, house fires, and car scenes. In fact, this past weekend, I drove for two-hours to film an overnight warehouse fire, which destroyed an international company's storage and operation facility in Pennsylvania. Driving and burning gasoline omits harmful fumes into the atmosphere, which are a leading cause of acid rain and smog. Although smog does not appear to be a problem
             ...