This illustration is meant to represent the abuse of nature. In particular, it shows how, through the abuse of land, one disregards the environment for the purpose of personal gain. This main idea is seen similarly in all the following readings: “Scraping Bottom” by Robert Kunzig, “Trees” and “From New York to Great Whale” by Margaret Sam-Cromarty, “#24” by Jayanta Mahapatra, and “Song of the Blantyre Explosion” by Scottish Miners. All the texts bring attention to factors that contribute to environmental injustice. They all argue that humans have a role in abusing the environment. In…