Environmental Science

This unit has presented the impact of industrial waste on human populations. It has presented an appraisal of the laws enacted to reduce the impacts of environmental hazards on human populations as well as a determination of the impact of toxic substances on human populations. The essay assignment is an opportunity for you to share […]

Part I: Introduce yourself to your classmates with your name, location, current employment, and future goals. (Memphis Tn, quest Diagnostics Laboratory.. promotion in EHS) Part II: Discuss the ways environmental laws have impacted your life. Have you been exposed to toxic substances? Please explain. Please include the name of the person or question to which […]

Please describe your short and long term academic/professional goals. What do you hope to do after you finish your graduate degree (Msc) in Environmental Science in 750 words ?Write a statement of purpose why you are applying for Masters program in Environmental science after completing BSc in same program (1500 words)Write a letter to your […]

1. The age structure for the US was a pyramid indicating that our population is still growing. Give one reason why our growth is slowing and one reason why we are still have a pyramid age structure.2. Explain why organisms like trees and sea turtles have a Type III survivorship curve while most mammals have […]

Question: What are some economic and social benefits of the Slow Food movement? What are some potential economic and social consequences? How has Terra Madre served to address the charge of “elitism” within the Slow Food movement? In which realms might it still make improvements?         So much stress and so little […]

In the assigned reading for this unit, you learned about various chemicals that induce reproductive toxicity. Not limiting yourself to the chemicals that are mentioned in the assigned reading, identify a toxicant that causes reproductive toxicity. Develop a research paper that includes the following:background information on the toxicant, its use, and routes of exposure;the process […]

Metals are basic elements that do not degrade any further, so they are able to persist in the environment. Metals may not always stay in the same form because they are able to react to form different compounds. Research a metal that was discussed in the textbook reading such as mercury, arsenic, or cadmium. Create […]

1Q: What is your carbon footprint according to the quiz? (also include a screen shot of your completed quiz score from the website above). Are you surprised by your score?  What three factors do you believe contributed the most to your score? 2Q: Describe at least five anthropogenic causes for global climate change that were discussed in the film Before the Flood. 3Q: What is the Paris Agreement?  How do you feel about President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from this agreement?  (please remember to be respectful to your peers….we are all entitled to our opinion). 4Q: Describe at least three things or changes in your everyday behavior that would allow you to reduce your overall carbon footprint in the  upcoming year.

Discuss present-day environmental problems and identify their roots in China’s environmental history. Find a news article about a present-day (post-2016) environmental issue in China that is related to the topic of the lectures, films, and required readings for that week. Write a short paragraph explaining how the article is connected to that week’s them. To receive full points, you must post your current events report (including a link to the news article you selected) Many news outlets keep online articles behind paywalls, but you can start by looking for articles free of charge on chinadialogue.net, npr.org, theguardian.com, apnews.com, and bbc.com. I already uploaded this week’s Video and article, please watch and read, and find a news article about a present-day (post-2016) environmental issue in China that is related to the topic (video and article) Topic is: Agriculture climate famine I uploaded the video, please watch it, and find a article relate to the video. report should explain how the news article is “related to the topic of the lectures, films, and required readings for that week.

In this unit, you became familiar with environmental sustainability efforts by industry including conventional and new renewable energy alternatives. For this assignment, you will write an essay describing a fossil fuel (coal, oil, or natural gas), a conventional energy alternative (nuclear power, bioenergy, or hydroelectric power), and a renewable energy source (solar or wind). There may be other types of energy sources in each category, but only choose one from each category that is listed. In your essay, describe each of your three selected energy sources. Be sure to mention if you are discussing the energy source as an electricity source or as an overall energy source. For instance, natural gas can be used for heat by simple combustion or can be used for electricity by heating water to steam and then using the steam to turn a turbine generator. Your essay should address the following for each of your three energy sources: impact on the environment and ecosystems, conservation strategies, energy use, environmental policies related to pollution prevention, energy options for industry, and power company initiatives related to sustainability. Your essay should be at least three pages in length, not counting the title or reference pages. Support your essay with at least two academic articles from the CSU Online Library. The articles that you select from the CSU Online Library should have been published no earlier than 2000. In addition to your two academic sources, you may also use the textbook and other sources to support your essay. Be sure to properly cite and reference all sources using APA format.