Environmental Science

go to these weblinks and learn about ecosystem services, and also learn about the economic value of protecting natural ecosystems and their services.The Ecological Society of AmericaCostanza, R., et. al. (1997). The value of the world’s ecosystem services and natural capital. Nature, 387, 253-260.The United Nations: The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment & HumansOf the different kinds […]

Visit the World Health Organization web site. Look up the current status of Ebola and Leishmaniasis, and compare them to a disease (of your choice) that occurs closer to where you live (consult Figure 8.6 in your text for information).What organisms cause the three diseases? What is their current distribution and prevalence? What environmental (think […]

Before building a new power plant, a utility company must gain permission and procure the required permits for construction from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). At this time, the policy of the EPA is to limit construction of power plants to clean burning natural gas systems (to reduce emissions of CO2). One result of this […]

Prepare your essay comparing the missions of each of the four organizations and their influence on the practice of industrial hygiene. Choose one of the organizations, and describe how the passage of the OSH Act of 1970 influenced the foundation of the organization. What is the most significant contribution that your chosen organization has made […]

Before building a new power plant, a utility company must gain permission and procure the required permits for construction from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). At this time, the policy of the EPA is to limit construction of power plants to clean burning natural gas systems (to reduce emissions of CO2). One result of this […]

Create a PowerPoint presentation of 15 slides (not counting title and reference slides) that provides an overview of the three major environmental, health, and safety (EHS) disciplines. Include each of the following elements:summary of the responsibilities for the discipline,evaluation of types of hazards addressed by the discipline,description of how industrial hygiene practices relate to safety […]

 Instructions: Write a well-developed summary about both the National Park Service (NPS) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). This summary should include a statement of the mission of the agency. a brief explanation of their organizational structure, a description of its role in the Federal environmental arena, identify the major programs it implements. In describing the […]

Research Paper – The paper for this assignment will be a minimum of 3 pages single-spaced formal research paper on the topic of your choosing. While the topic may be of your choosing, the paper must be supported by very recent scientific and academic sources. The paper must have a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed sources, […]

Some environmental regulations seem to stand alone whereas others act like add-ons. Research the Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations under Section 402, Section 403, and Section 405. Explain how each of these relates to other types of environmental regulations. How did these relationships come about? Why do you think “cleaner” statutes were not written to […]

What is the essential dividing line between human beings around the world?” In your opinion, is there one fundamental difference which separates people of the world? What is the primary division of the world? As global citizens vs citizens of somewhere? As the winners and losers from globalization? As a clash of civilizations? There is […]