Fires can be terrifying events. Has there ever been a fire in your community? If so, what was the experience like for you? What impact did this fire have on your community? If not, think of a fire you observed through the media or news. What do you think it …
Have you ever prepared for a possible hurricane? If so, reflect on this experience. What efforts did you take, and did you feel you did enough to prepare? If not, reflect on the efforts you would take if ever in that situation. How would you prepare for a hurricane?
Flooding costs the United States billions of dollars per year in recovery efforts after storms. What is your flood risk in your home? Is this something that you worry about? Have you ever experienced a flood? If so, what were the circumstances? If not, share what you think it would …
Pick ONE environmental law or regulation, explain its history, purpose and goals in detail, and evaluate its successes and failures since enactment. Use subsequent court and legislative events, as well as information from the internet and/or printed literature, to help in your evaluation. Most students pick the Clean Water Act …
Determine how much water you use in a typical week. Be very specific (use each category listed) and show calculations for you (and if possible each person in your home). Make your calculations and show totals in a spreadsheet. If there is something that you do not do (for example outdoor watering) put Not Applicable …
Environmental health concerns are major risk factors globally. One study looked at environmental risk factors and concluded that 22% of global death and 23% of the global burden of disease are attributed to environmental risk factors. After reading this week’s chapters and reviewing the PowerPoints and websites provided, please respond to the following (700-900 words, …
List and describe at least 6 alternative energy sources to the use of fossil fuels. Identify at least three that would be practical for the area where you live to develop further.
List and describe at least 6 alternative energy sources to the use of fossil fuels. Identify at least three that would be practical for the area where you live to develop further.
List and describe at least 6 alternative energy sources to the use of fossil fuels. Identify at least three that would be practical for the area where you live to develop further.
Explain how and when coal, oil, and natural gas are formed. Discuss seven environmental concerns involving the use of coal, oil, and natural gas.
