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One unfortunate result of the scientifically unsupported contention that vaccinations play a major role in the development of autism spectrum disorder is that in the first half of 2008, rates of measles cases in the United States doubled as compared to the rates observed between 2000 and 2007.
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- Though the contention was not supported with scientific findings and was only based on general observation, the results of the contention clearly exhibited that the vaccination has failed as there was an increase in cases with measles contraction.
- Merely for the fact that the contention lacks scientific support, it was not given enough emphasis and means and methods other than what the contention suggested were implemented to address the problem.
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Alternative energy use is a sustainable practice of a post-industrial society.
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- Since the advent of industrialisation, the world has heavily relied on energy generated out of burning of fossil fuels. This has led to serious issues of environmental pollution and degradation.
- The term alternative energy use refers to the use of non-polluting, sustainable energy resources.
- Alternative energies include solar energy, wind energy, tidal energy, etc.
- The use of alternative energy is ensures that there is no emission of polluting byproducts from industrial activities.
Plants and animals have to be able to cope with the environment. (An animal that is good at keeping in heat would not do well in a desert.)