http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/hybrid-vehicles Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:22:19 -0400 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:22:19 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/189/stepping-back-from-the-brink-working-to-stop-and-reverse-the-ecological-damage-caused-by-modern-industry By Thomas Backus - In recent years, it has become clear through scientific investigation and public opinion that the current state of environmental degradation and ongoing damage are a practice that cannot be carried into future generations if mankind wishes to maintain a healthy, habitable planet in which to advance and thrive. Because our ‘methods of damage,’ or ways in which industrial development and human progression have marred our environment, have been an ongoing and multi-faceted process, it only makes sense that the stoppage and reversal of such a process be sustained and multi-faceted as well... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:05 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/189/stepping-back-from-the-brink-working-to-stop-and-reverse-the-ecological-damage-caused-by-modern-industry