Environmental Issues

The article is concerned mainly about the extinction of native flora and fauna due to the increase in human population. And in the study, a lot of extinct plants and animals were stated due to the main cause habitat loss. Basically, they consider urban spread had resulted to habitat loss, but the one that had the greatest effect is farming. The usage of heavy equipments and machines and the popularity of fertilizers and chemicals had brought about the constant extinction of wildlife and this had been occurring ever since. We had been constantly destroying the natural habitats of different species which led to their extinction.

I dont see any major bias from the author aside from the fact that he didnt take into consideration the positive effects of farming to soil and its productivity if properly maintained. Well, Im, not saying that all kinds of farming are good, nor its extensive effects, but we also need to consider its good effects. Well, if what the author had said is correct, then there really is a problem with habitat loss if people will continuously eradicate forests and other habitats of these extinct animals. I think control and limitation are the keys to the problem. It is just right to get a piece from nature but we should also take into consideration the harmful effects that our actions could cause the environment. We should know when to stop and when to compensate. Its just a matter of benefitting mutually between humans and the environment.

Since the author did not indicate any major actions to the problem, I would like to know what solutions the authorities have done for the problem of wildlife extinction and excessive habitat destruction. I would also like to know the total impact of farming and other land-keeping activities of humans to the extinction proven with statistical data. Because there might be other causes which lead to this problem.

PART 2. Discussion
WORK 1
I agree with the reviewer regarding the management of chicken manure being a good alternative to proper disposal of waste, although this had been already done before so its not totally a new and fresh idea. Before though, the process is not really that specific and not too technical. I like the way the author put a technical process to it such as the use of the label biochar.

Well, if I were to be asked, there are other things that we can still explore on like what the reviewer said. Things such as the possibility of using other animals fecal remains for energy could be an alternative. Or maybe, not just the feces but also other biodegradable wastes could be used for other things such as energy.

Like the reviewer, I would like to ask the lifespan or the duration of biochar and its possible long-term effects to the environment. Of course, it is just right to know the implications and the consequences that biochar has to the environment.

WORK 2
I dont have any contention against the reviewers assessment of the article. He is right in highlighting the effects of the studys results into an environmental perspective. I believe that this study would start a new idea regarding the usage of fertilizers which could be harmful to other aspects of the environment.

Well, since this research is just new and is still in a continuous study, there can really be no alternatives yet, but of course, the use of fertilizers can be prohibited through other natural means such as using compost for soil fertility and plant growth.

The only thing I would like to know is if this study is applicable to any plants anywhere in the world. I would like to know the success rate or growth rate of different plants based on different locations and how RSL4 affect other plants in the surrounding area.