Managing Environmental Concerns and Resources
DJ Baker
Sci/256
November 27, 2012
Mrs. Solchik

Managing Environmental Concerns and Resources

In the simulation for Environmental Pollution, it explains that an Ecosystem refers to a community and its physical environment. Also included is the interaction of the community and organisms of the community. By understanding just what the ecosystem entails, we can better understand what is needed to meet the growing needs of an environment and all that inhabit it, and what to do to sustain the health of all within this city.
As the population of an area increases, the need to expand the city’s area, this cuts into the rural areas and will cause environmental problems, such as the loss of wetlands and biological habitats, the increase of air and water pollution.
First phase would be to take measures to reduce pollution levels in the environment. In the case of the simulation, it was the city of Keywich. Environmental surveys are established and then reporting measures to reduce pollution and manage energy resources are made. The way to proceed in this matter is to examine the major air pollutants for pollutants and their effects, examine factories for pollution control devices in factories, explore the pollution levels for pollution levels in Keywich. Emission testing for benefits of emission testing as well as the green facts for benefits of planting trees. There is an Effect Prism to use for the cumulative effect of meeting the budget set aside for clean-up and the reduction of pollution.
“When reducing black carbon emissions, this benefits both the climate and health. By reducing black carbon emissions it would prevent millions of premature deaths and meet climate change mitigation targets. (Law, 2010)” “Climate impacts on air pollution could increase respiratory disease and the rapid reductions in emissions from fossil fuel burning are needed to curb increases in ozone and protect public health. (Law, 2010)” The cost-benefit analysis has been developed by setting a standard for the maximum use, so that if the fuel user choses to continue to burn the same fuel as before (such as coal or oil) he can still meet the standard number by blending high sulfur fuel with low sulfur fuel then the price would be lower and it would meet the compliance of the pollution standard set by that particular city or state. Another benefit is to switch to Natural Gas, it is sulfur free and is can be directly compared to the cost to utilities because it is published information. Utility fuel users can go nuclear, but this is only possible for a few new plants. And can be seen as a benefit not a cost. But hopefully would be placed outside urban areas. But at the same time, if this step was cost efficient , it would have taken place by now, in more places. (Netschert, 1971)
There are many trade-offs that are not strictly economic, but may have economic implications. There are standards which aspire to regulate the maximum level of emissions allowed. It is important that the standards are known and followed. (Netschert, 1971)
There are also tax incentives that could be given to subsidize the companies for the impostions of standards that will result in the imposition of cost. Although a tax incentive would be at the cost of lower government revenues and could be a tax loss to the government. (Netschert, 1971)
“A trade-off could happen if a particular pollutant emission leads to additional atmospheric warming instead of cooling. Climate change mitigation actions can reduce air pollution, and then the clean air measures can help reduce the GHG emission which would lead to reduction of global warming.” (answers, 2012)
My techniques that I chose in the simulation, as it turns out, where not the best choices I could have made. I chose Pollution control legislation for factories, I thought this was the most obvious place to start. I also chose Random emission testing so to make vehicles more cost effective. I also selected to encourage walking and bicycle usage, although it may not be an effective measure to curb pollution levels. Imporving roads where another choice, although it was pointed out that it may not be an effective way to curb pollution in the city. An wider roads could lead to speading and my increase the accident rate in the city. And last, I suggested carpooling among employees. This measure could prove a good way to measure the polllutions levels as well as provide for some incentives for the employees who chose to implement this measure.

References

answers, c. (2012, February 9). The trade-offs for the various polllution reduction measures. Retrieved November 26, 2012, from chacha Answers.
Law, D. K. (2010, November). Science for Environment Policy. Retrieved November 26, 2012, from Air Pollution and Climate Change.
Netschert, B. C. (1971). Economic Trade-Offs in Air Pollution Abatement. Retrieved November 26, 2012, from lawdigitalcommons.bc.edu/ealr.