What items that you frequently use do you think have the greatest negative impact on the environment? Explain how the use of the item or items impacts the environment and the people in your community.
What steps might individuals in your own community taken to lessen negative impacts on the environment? What are some approaches communities could take to encourage members to reduce waste or negative impacts on the environment?
How can renewable energy sources like solar and wind power help mitigate climate change, and what are the challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon energy system?
What is the role of human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, in exacerbating climate change?
To what extent does the prospect of failed states and “ungoverned spaces” resulting from the impacts of climate change pose a threat to U.S. national security? In what ways does recent history provide some context for addressing this question?
Global Warming is Not a Myth. Explain
How do different climates and regions impact horticultural practices, and what are the best practices for adapting horticulture to local conditions?
What are the major environmental and sustainability issues facing the United States, and what initiatives and policies are in place to address them?
Watch online video clips from the documentary “Unnatural Causes: Is Inequity Making Us Sick?” Go to http://www.unnaturalcauses.org/video_clips.php, use the dropdown next to “Select Filter” in the center of the page in order to watch the clips associated with each episode. Episode 1: Three ClipsEpisode 2: Three ClipsEpisode 3: Three ClipsBased on what you watched, thoroughly …
Compare and contrast the prevention through design concept with design safety reviews. Provide examples that illustrate the strengths and weaknesses of each.
