...Essay 4 Is there an “imperative of responsibility” toward the future? How is human interest measured in relation to the environment? Humans are inherently selfish creatures. We have a need to satisfy what we feel are our own essentials first and foremost. We have very little care or caution for things that do not immediately affect us. But as we begin to see that our lack of restraint affects us, or will affect us in the future, we begin to be more careful and attentive to our surroundings. Humans have a responsibility towards the future and should care about the environment, if only in relation to themselves and their interests. In the past, we have been too reckless with our use of nature and the waste we have created. Humans have a parasitic relationship with the environment, in which we take from nature without regard to the significance of our actions. In the past, our needs were more important than the potential effect we could have had on nature. But we are now at a point where we are using up resources for pleasure, and wasting just as many resources as we are using. We have caused (and are still causing) so much damage to nature that it will never return to the way it was. But there is a chance that we can at least limit the damage we are causing now so we can find an answer in the future. Many people have already realized that we need to make changes immediately, and so there have been some attempts at improving our situation. Large tree planting programs...
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...ENVS 1127 Chapters 6, 8, 9 & 10 Homework Assignment 4 Due Noon Tuesday, October 15, 2013 1. Name and describe the four different revolutions leading to significant increases in the human population. What is the importance of the fifth revolution, the environmental revolution, to the size of the human population on this planet? (Chapter 8) The Neolithic Revolution was the first revolutions that lead to a increase in human populations. The Neolithic Revolution occurred approximately 12,000 years ago and was the rise of stable food, the rise of settlements, specialization of labor, and the reduction of mortality. Following this is the Industrial Revolution saw the birth and rise of modern technology and science. Because of new energy sources, production became more efficient and faster. Food could be produced quicker; this also began increased environmental resource exploitation. The Medical Revolution included the increase of epidemics and other rise in diseases that gave children a high mortality rate. This resulted in a low population growth. Because of this, more health regulations were put into place. This in turn, increased human population growth rate. The Green Revolution began with the concern of over-production of food, this lead to an increase in agricultural efficiency. The newest revolution, the Environmental Revolution, consists of policy and industrial changes. This also includes efficient technologies, urban, regional planning and also changes in personal...
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...Waste and Energy Paper Monique Clemons, Angie Downs, Chisa Jackson, Sierra Richardson, Tim Rodabaugh, and Yvette Scott ENV / 100 October 28, 2013 Pamela Primrose Waste and Energy Paper Environmental Science is a way to obtain agricultural knowledge of how things are going on around the world and the effect it has on the environment. In this document you will obtain a brief explanation of nuclear waste, plastic, coal and oil. What are the alternatives of other energy resources, advantages and disadvantages that would contribute to stabilize the environment currently around the the surrounding areas. Effects: Plastic is one of the most used resources that society has; the most common are plastic bags and beverage bottles. Plastic though durable is very slow to degrade. Plastic is sourced from two major categories, thermoset and thermoplastics; thermoset means that the plastic solidifies when it’s heated. Thermoset plastics are most commonly used in cars and construction; soften when heated however they resume their original composition when at room temperature. Some common thermoplastic products include milk jugs, credit cards and carpet fibers. Plastic makes up 13% of solid waste in our water system ; shockingly 8% of plastic is recycled. Plastic in our soil can block the flow of water through the soil as well as hinder the growth production. Plastic covers about 40% of our world’s ocean surfaces. The greatest affect of all is the effect on our...
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...Data: SITE #1: Horse Creek Dissolved Oxygen: 8.3 ppm Total Nitrates: 0.2ppm Total Phosphates: 0.8ppm Hardness: 3.3ppm (Calcium and Magnesium) BOD: 3.6ppm pH: 7 Temperature: 8°c Flow Rate: 36 ft3/sec Turbidity: 99.4% Coliform: Positive SITE #2: Yokohl Dissolved Oxygen: 7.2ppm Total Nitrates: 1.6ppm Total Phosphates: 0.8ppm Hardness: 3.2ppm (Calcium and Magnesium) BOD: 5.1ppm pH: 7.5 Temperature: 11°c Flow Rate: 14 ft3/sec The creek with the most nutrients, turbidity, flow rate, and lower temperature seemed to have a greater variation and number of different species. Organism Identity (Morpho-Species) SITE 1 | # Of Individuals | May Fly 1 | 18 | Mayfly 2 | 26 | May Fly 3 | 41 | Stonefly 1 (larvae) | 16 | Stonefly 2 | 31 | Dragonfly 1 (larvae) | 8 | Dragonfly 2 (larvae) | 6 | Crane fly | 4 | Ketisfly | 14 | Blackfly | 18 | Diving Beetle 1 | 6 | Diving Beetle 2 (Boatmen) | 7 | Water Striders | 14 | Worm 1 | 12 | Worm 2 | 16 | Tadpoles | 8 | | | Total: | 245H’= -2.626564532 | Organism Identity (Morpho-Species) SITE 2 | | Mayfly 1 | 16 | Mayfly 3 | 14 | Stone Fly 1 | 3 | Stone Fly 2 | 10 | Crane Fly | 9 | Black Fly | 38 | Water Striders | 17 | Beetle 1 | 3 | Worm 1 | 19 | Worm 2 | 27 | Worm 3 | 7 | | | Total: | 163 | | H’= -1.925108694 | Analysis and Discussion: Abiotic factors such as rain and oxygen levels in water may affect the life/quality of an aquatic system, in this...
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...Team A Nutrition 31 January 2014 o Anita’s Original Diet Breakfast: Orange juice, corn flakes, banana, and skim milk Lunch: Hamburger on white bun, potato chips, lettuce salad, skim milk, sugar cookies Dinner: Baked chicken, white rice, zucchini, stewed tomatoes, frozen yogurt Cycely McMillan’s part to week 2 team scenario. Anita decided to substitute bran flakes with her corn flakes to have more fiber in her diet. The change in diet resulted in bloating and constipation. One suggestion for her would be to also substitute the banana for an apple. Apples help regulate the digestive system and offer other beneficial nutrients. She could also substitute any of her beverages to water. By drinking more water the body is able to function the way it is meant to and it helps get the food where it needs to be, that includes leaving the body. Katie Stanton’s Part to week 2 team scenario Anita decides to substitute bran flakes with her corn flakes to have more fiber in her diet. The change in diet resulted in bloating and constipation. One approach for Anita can take to change her diet and get more fiber in her breakfast and not have constipation and bloating is she can have oatmeal, oatmeal in high in fiber and packed with energy this will help her not be constipated so much this will help her not be so bloated when she is done eating. Anita can also put blueberries and bananas in her oatmeal this is also high in fiber and will help her...
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...THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF THE ENVIRONMENT: CASES FROM SOUTH ASIA ECONOMIC VALUATION OF THE MANGROVE ECOSYSTEM ALONG THE KARACHI COASTAL AREAS Samina Khalil Applied Economics Research Institute, Karachi January, 1999 This paper is forthcoming in Joy E. Hecht, ed., The Economic Value of the Environment: Cases from South Asia, to be published by IUCN in 1999. This paper is copyrighted by IUCN/US. It may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or non-profit uses, without special permission from the copyright holder, provided acknowledgement of the source is made. All four papers in the forthcoming volume are available on the web at http://www.iucnus.org/publications.html. ECONOMIC VALUATION OF THE MANGROVE ECOSYSTEM ALONG THE KARACHI COASTAL AREAS Samina Khalil Applied Economics Research Institute, Karachi ABSTRACT The mangroves of the Indus River Delta in the Karachi, Pakistan coastal areas provide a wealth of goods and services to people who live and work among them. However, these products are not sold in established markets, so their economic importance goes unrecognized. As a result, the expansion of regional industry, agriculture, and population are permitted to threaten the sustainability of the mangrove ecosystems. This study describes the broad array of goods and services provided by the mangroves, and uses market data to estimate the economic value of a few of them. It then argues for the importance of more thorough ...
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...OKOROMU OMOHAN DANIEL 51, Nuru-Oniwo Street, Aguda, S/Lere, Lagos. Tel: 08022230878, 01-8503335 dan.shalom@yahoo.co.uk PERSONAL DATA ▪ Date of Birth: 16th June, 1967 ▪ State of Origin: Edo State Nationality: Nigerian ▪ Gender: Male ▪ Marital Status: Married CAREER OBJECTIVE: ▪ To develop a career with a reputable organisation, whose priorities are placed in the achievement of excellence through hard-work, integrity and result oriented services to succeed. ▪ To engage in a challenging task around with opportunities to make decision on managerial level. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES ▪ Ability to take on tasks and accomplish them ▪ Ability to assume responsibility quickly and effectively ▪ Inter-personal skills ▪ Ability to adapt to change ▪ Excellent communication skills INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH QUALIFICATIONS ▪ University of Lagos, School of M. Sc Geography Postgraduate Studies. (2007- 2008) ▪ University of Lagos, Faculty B.Sc (Hons.) Geography & Planning of Environmental Sciences, (1986-1990) Geography & Planning ▪ C.M.S. Grammar School, Bariga W.A.S.C O’Level Lagos – State (1978-1984) • Biggix Limited Corporate Management...
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...Approaches to Environmental Management by Workplaces According to Wikipedia Encyclopedia, Environmental Management is not only, the management of the environment per se, but rather the management of interaction by the modern human societies and their impact upon the environment. Environmental management is therefore not the conservation of the environment solely for the environment's sake, but rather the conservation of the environment for humankind's sake (Owen, 1995). According to Thornton & TideMann (1998), There is a broad range of Environmental Management approaches on the market right now. Depending on the definition the total number ranges between several dozens. Most of the Environmental Management systems have been developed in Europe, especially Northern Europe, a second stronghold is Japan which now counts for quite a number of local environmental management approaches. There are indications that more and more countries are getting involved in the development of new Environmental Management approaches. Most of the EM approaches have seen a rapid increase in participating companies within recent years. Sometimes growth is even exponential. In many regions already more companies participate already in an Eco - Management & Audit Scheme (EMAS) than in ISO 14001 or alternative Environmental Management approaches. Most of those schemes which already attract several hundred participants were established in the second half of the 90’s. However, the majority of the...
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...ENV/100 Week One Individual Assignment Environmental Fundamentals Paper Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you discuss the fundamental principles of environment science. In your paper, answer the following questions: • How do you define environmental science? Environmental science is the study of how humans interact with the environment. Environmental science is the study of the interaction of the living and non-living components of the environment with special emphasis on the impact of humans on these components. Environmental science is a very dynamic area of research and involves many different fields of study. (Hartwick College, 2013) These other study areas include biology, ecology, geology, chemistry, physic, engineering, math, computer science and other sciences that work together to keep the world moving forward. • How does the relationship between science and technology affect environmental problems and solutions in today's society? Science and technology have been and will be ways to study the environment and the issues that are occurring including climate change, pollution and the reduction in natural resources. Over the past thirty years scientist have studied air pollution and how it is affect the environment which has led to new technology to monitor air quality. Also science and technology have developed new engines and manufacturing plants that reduce pollution back into the environment. Automobiles produce lower volumes of carbon dioxide then...
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...Final Exam for Environmental Law ENV 320 Please write the correct answer on the left line for each question. Each question has 2 points. Please use another color than black for your answers. D 1. Which of the following is not considered one of the threshold issues that must be met before one can bring a lawsuit? a. standing. b. ripeness. c. case or controversy. d. none of the above (all must be present). B 2. A case challenging a statute as violating a person's rights under the U. S. Constitution. a. must be heard in a state court. b. must be heard in a federal court. c. may be heard in either state or federal court. d. must be heard in the U. S. Court of Claims. C 3. To render a binding decision in a case, a court must have a. subject matter jurisdiction. b. jurisdiction over the person. c. either A or B. d. both A and B. B 4. The federal district court and the court of common pleas have concurrent jurisdiction over a. cases involving the interpretation of the Constitution. b. most cases requiring the interpretation of a federal statute. c. both a and b. ...
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...ENV 322 Entire Course (Ash) For more course tutorials visit www.env322.com ENV 322 Complete Class Business - General Business Gaia Hypothesis. In Chapter 3, the Gaia hypothesis is introduced. It addresses two hypotheses; (1) life, since its inception, has greatly affected the planetary environment and (2) life has altered Earth’s environment in ways that have allowed life to persist. Do you agree with these two hypotheses? Why or why not? Energy and Food Supplies. The underlying theme of this course is energy. As a whole, the global society needs to find ways to reduce our energy consumption. The food pyramid is a prime example of energy transfer within individual ecosystems and the biosphere. As you increase the trophic levels, a greater amount of energy is lost. Some environmentalists argue that humans should eat a vegetarian diet in order to conserve energy. ====================================================================== ENV 322 Week 1 Assignment Model Ecosystems (Ash) For more course tutorials visit www.env322.com ENV 322 Week 1 Assignment Model Ecosystems Business - General Business Model Ecosystems. Review the virtual lab in Model Ecosystems. Within this laboratory exercise you will categorize various organisms into the correct trophic level for five different ecosystems. Once completed, you will calculate the amount of energy transferred between levels. Record your observations. Answer the journal questions and upload it as a Word document into...
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...ASHFORD ENV 322 Entire Course For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 1 DQ 1 Gaia Hypothesis ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 1 DQ 2 Energy and Food Supplies ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 1 Assignment Model Ecosystems ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 2 DQ 1 Energy Policy ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 2 DQ 2 Fossil Fuel Reserves ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 2 Outline for Final Paper ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 3 DQ 1 Nuclear Energy ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 3 DQ 2 Nuclear Waste Disposal ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 3 Assignment Non-renewable Energy Sources ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 4 DQ 1 Alternative Energy Sources and Your Local Ecosystem ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 4 DQ 2 Unorthodox Energy Sources ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 4 Assignments How Big Is Your Footprint ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 5 DQ 1 Energy Consumption ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 5 DQ 2 Voluntary vs. Regulatory Involvement ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 5 Final Paper. __________________________________________________________ ASHFORD ENV 322 Week 1 Assignment Model Ecosystems For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Model Ecosystems. Review the virtual lab in Model Ecosystems. Within this laboratory exercise you will categorize various organisms into the correct tropic level for five different ecosystems. Once completed, you will calculate the amount of energy transferred between levels. Record your observations. Answer the journal questions and upload it as a Word document into the online course. __________________________________________________________ ...
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...ENV 322 Entire Course (Ash) For more course tutorials visit www.env322.com ENV 322 Complete Class Business - General Business Gaia Hypothesis. In Chapter 3, the Gaia hypothesis is introduced. It addresses two hypotheses; (1) life, since its inception, has greatly affected the planetary environment and (2) life has altered Earth’s environment in ways that have allowed life to persist. Do you agree with these two hypotheses? Why or why not? Energy and Food Supplies. The underlying theme of this course is energy. As a whole, the global society needs to find ways to reduce our energy consumption. The food pyramid is a prime example of energy transfer within individual ecosystems and the biosphere. As you increase the trophic levels, a greater amount of energy is lost. Some environmentalists argue that humans should eat a vegetarian diet in order to conserve energy. What are some of the pros and cons of this action? Consider the impact to the agricultural industry? How low on the food chain do you eat? Would you consider eating lower? Model Ecosystems. Review the virtual lab in Model Ecosystems. Within this laboratory exercise you will categorize various organisms into the correct trophic level for five different ecosystems. Once completed, you will calculate the amount of energy transferred between levels. Record your observations. Answer the journal questions and upload it as a Word document into the online course. Energy Policy. The U.S. Energy Policy is currently...
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...Water and Air Pollution There are many pollutants within the world today. These pollutants cause many problems within the environment from causing deformations, death, miscarriages, and many other problems. These pollutants can harm the air or water in the ecosystem and cause many problems. There are many types of pollutants and those are anything in the environment that does not belong. These pollutants can be anything from burning fossil fuels, spraying pesticides, toxic chemicals being released into the water, and trash loose in the ocean. These types of pollutants have different effects on the environment and can do different things. There are two types of air pollution; these are primary and secondary pollutants. The primary air pollutants are emitted right into the air from a source. These can come from anything that burns fossil fuels. These are car burn fossil fuels and create carbon dioxide that is released into the atmosphere which contributes the harm of the ozone layer creating the green house gasses. This is caused mainly because there is a incomplete combustion of the gasses leaving the gas in a state in which it is difficult to change. The carbon dioxide does not only come from car emissions but also the transportation activities, electricity, and industry emissions. These all release emissions into the atmosphere through burning fossil fuels which is where they get the energy they need to function. There are other types of air pollutions as well. Secondary...
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...Week 1 Assignment Environment Fundamentals Paper ENV 100 To touch on an essence of what is or is not important on the impacts on our environment. To include a summary of what has happened so that we may not repeat it. Every individual should to be proficient in correctly recognizing the edible and non-edible plants. Some toxic plants can be mistaken for edible plant variety. This applies for both buying the grocery from a place in US as well as taking a walk in natural surroundings. We must be capable of recognizing the difference between helpful and toxic materials that may help or endanger this planet or living beings. Our explanations of them can be explained by facets of environmental science. Environmental science Noun The division of science dealing with the objective, elemental and organic states of the atmosphere and their consequences on living things (dictionary.reference.com) It is confirmed that science and technological advancements are applied to boost the fabrication of high yielding harvests and mineral ore. It is also confirmed that big organizations and governments offer the funds provided for these technological advancements. And there are confirmed facts and figures that prove that these big organizations and governments are more interested in enhanced financial returns rather than the source of yield and ending destination. Some people have the funds to study the already done researches. They...
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