Biological processes and ecological systems
Based on the topics covered throughout this course, choose a specific (national or global) environmental issue impacted by the human population. Explain the issue and the impacts of humans. Give examples of how the issue affects the biological processes and ecological systems. Then, suggest sustainable practices that can be used to mediate the impacts of this issue. Be sure to include citations of reliable, scientific references to support your explanations.
Include a title page with your name, the title of the assignment, and the University.
Plastic pollution
This week’s assignment contains an imaginary scenario in which you will demonstrate your knowledge of the concepts presented in this course.
Scenario: Your friend, an 8th-grade earth science teacher at the local middle school, is organizing an Earth Day celebration for his students and their families. He knows you have recently been learning about environmental policies in this environmental science class and has asked you to be one of several guest speakers at the event. He would like you to explain to the students how scientific research and public awareness of an environmental issue led to an environmental policy or law. The goal is for the 8th-grade students to understand how people and communities (scientific community, government bodies, citizens of a country, etc.) can effect positive change for the environment.
Environmental issues in Brooklyn New York
2. Review the website regarding the Toxic Release Inventory. What facilities/industries in your community (Brooklyn NY) are required to report the release of hazardous chemicals into the environment according to the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990. The results may surprise you. Hospitals, for example, produce a lot of hazardous waste.