1. Where is America Now? Where is America going? By: Kyle Hensler Dwyer 6 th Hour

2. AMERICA NOW

3. America is abundant with gas hog vehicles, like this truck and Hummer

4. There is trash on the streets and in general public While other places there is heavy pollution from cars and factories

5. Which leads to “Smog” blanketing entire cities during humid, hot times shown here: Los Angeles, CA Which causes..

6. The ozone layer to be depeleted. This computer generated diagram of the south pole over Antarctica shows how the ozone layer is being destroyed from CFC’s in the air This isn’t just an American Problem, but America is a LARGE influence in the rest of the world on political issues like this Billions of cubic tons of pollutants Are being poured into the Earth’s thin atmosphere every single day.

7. American crime rates are on the rise… And jails are becoming a more natural part of today’s society..

8. People lose their homes due to foreclosures Causing the poverty level to rise..

9. We work long, hard days at the office for our small paycheck… Only to drive home for the night, and head back out the next day and do it all over again…

10. … At least for those of us who HAVE a job. Unemployment. Enough Said? Southern Texas, USA

11. Families are more commonly splitting apart… And hey, America’s Education is gradually slipping too..

12. However... Is making changes

13. The U.S. Department of Energy has created extensive guidelines for major companies and production factories to follow. As well as average American’s and their homes and surrounding areas Implementing recycling of raw and processed materials to the max..

14. We use them everyday to recycle and reuse tons of paper and plastic waste “ Going Green” is the catchphrase for today’s recycling gig. Usually accompanied by large blue plastic “Recycle Bins”

15. Factories recycle their unused products… That are eventually bought and used by American’s

16. Energy saving lightbulbs reduce the amount of electricity used Vs. This lady is at a demonstration, supporting the use of fluorescent bulbs

17. Heating and Cooling have also become more energy efficient… Like this American A/C company “Goodman” Saving you money on your monthly bills!

18. America is heading in the right direction when it comes to transportation.. Hybrid cars & Buses 2008 Toyota Prius The Obama Administration has put effort into inner cities’ transportation systems to reduce air pollutants and smog control

19. And, At least the U.S. Gov’t recognizes our Education crisis, and is initiating a plan to help…Thanks George W. Bush!

20. And now it is easier to obtain and pay off student loans for college thanks to president Obama YOU will go to college…someday

21. America is going into the super technology ages. Are you ready?

22. America may be advancing, but one thing will always remain the same here: American PRIDE!