Describe the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere and how they interact.
Scenario
Each of us has directly or indirectly been impacted by a natural disaster or severe weather event. For this assignment you will be required to recall a personal, real-world experience about the power of one of the Earth’s four spheres that you have experienced in your lifetime, creating a mixed media PowerPoint presentation that brings this event to life. The goal is to illustrate the interconnectedness of the Earth’s four spheres to human health and safety, to the current state of our climate, and to the mitigation of such disasters in the future as the consequences of climate change continue to worsen.
n a well-organized presentation using PowerPoint, you will construct a visual presentation that illustrates the power of a natural disaster/geologic event in history from the standpoint of a personal experience. Consider a time in your life when you have been impacted, either directly or indirectly, by a natural disaster or severe weather event.
Your presentation should include the following elements as well as a robust discussion of each in the slides’ speaker notes section:
· Discuss background, history, and location of your chosen event/disaster. (Where did this event occur? How many people were impacted by this event?)
· Specify measures taken to mitigate the event/disaster. (What was the response of the community/state/country to this event?)
· Discuss how we might mitigate a similar event/disaster in the future. (How can we mitigate disasters to more fully protect human health and safety?)
· Be sure to include images/maps/statistical information from your chosen event/disaster.
Category: Environment
Global climate change
Why are so many people skeptical about global climate change? Why are so many people reluctant to listen to public health advice? How do we get information to people in order to change their behavior or to get them to support laws that protect public health?
An environmental pollutant
Research an environmental pollutant, and compose a scholarly activity response that discusses the following aspects of the pollutant:
Identify the pollutant.
Discuss how this substance is produced and how it is used.
Explain how the pollutant is introduced and transferred throughout the environment.
Discuss the negative effect the pollutant has on the environment.
Provide two examples of the negative effects of the pollutant on the environment discussed in two peer-reviewed research articles.
Discuss how the negative effects of the pollutant on the environment impacts humans.
A plan for sustainable energy for the hypothetical city of Greenburg.
Scenario
The community of Greenburg is located near sea level at the base of a snow-capped mountain, on a secluded ocean inlet, surrounded by rugged, forested land. The only access to the city is by ferry or plane; no roads connect it to other communities in the region. Winters are wet, mild, and long. The city serves as the capital for the state of Newbridge. As such, government agencies are its leading employer, though tourism is also a major source of income, followed by commercial fishing. The city is renowned for its scenic beauty; tall mountains capped by glaciers can be seen from downtown.
Population: 32,000
Avg. High Temp (Dec): 34oF
Avg. High Temp (June): 62oF
Annual Precipitation: 62 in.
Urban Area: 15 sq. mi.
Main Power Source: natural gas
Instructions
Construct a plan for sustainable energy for the hypothetical city of Greenburg. Your plan should consist of the following elements:
Specific measures to promote energy conservation measures (e.g., promoting biking by implementing a bicycle sharing program)
Specific steps to move the city toward sustainable energy production (e.g., solar facilities/greenhouses/community food production)
Consider actions that involve switching from traditional (non-renewable) energy sources to renewable sources, for both vehicles and buildings/homes
Reducing energy will help, but your plan should include a detailed plan that will move the city forward using renewable energy
The root causes, effects, and solutions of environmental problems.
Describe the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere and how they interact. Analyze the root causes, effects, and solutions of environmental problems. Determine how the environment and economies are interconnected. Analyze the importance of water and soil in the production and distribution of food. Evaluate the relationship between energy use, waste, and pollution and their impacts to the environment. Apply stewardship and sustainability solutions to environmental issues.
Local ozone levels
If local ozone levels are partly the result of long range transport, but the responsibility for attainment is left to the local level, how can we protect health?
The Maunder Minimum
The Maunder Minimum was a time within the Little Ice Age (1645-1715) where there was little sunspot activity and colder temperatures. One the other hand, there was a period in the North Atlantic Region (950-1250) we refer to as the Medieval Climate Anomaly.
In your opinion, are we in a climate anomaly, in a period of natural warming, or in a time of anthropogenic induced climate change?
Climate change policy.
Discuss the following questions pertaining to climate change policy. Should there be an effort at the federal and/or state level to limit greenhouse gas emissions and the effects of climate change? If not, should there be an effort made by public and private industry? Why or why not?
Managing in a Changing Environment
As a recent hire, you’d like to become familiar with the current organizational structure in your company. This organizational chart (org chart) has
not yet been created, so you decide to make your own.
Create an org chart of your company. This high-level information is typically found on the company’s website or other websites about the
organization. The org chart should include key leadership and level of responsibility. If the information is not public, base your decisions on a
similar organization and research. You may use any Microsoft® program or web-based program.
Review sources on your company. Analyze the company using Porter’s Five Forces.
Write a 1000- to 1200- word proposal to the company of your plan to align the operational needs with business strategies based on your analysis.
Complete the following in your proposal:
• Explain in 350-words the structure of your org chart.
o Discuss the type of hierarchy and related details of each role.
o Assess how each role in the organizational chart is related to the other areas within the organization.
• Analyze the company based on Porter’s Five Forces.
• Analyze the effectiveness of the leadership model the company is currently using.
o Consider the current leadership style or styles in place at the company.
o Determine the effectiveness of the leadership style/s and whether an alternative style/s would be more impactful.
• Assess how to determine effective leadership. What makes a leader effective or ineffective?
o Consider sources of managerial power when leaders are effective.
• Provide a recommendation for the following actions:
o Leadership model changes not reflected in the current organizational chart (Part 1)
o 2- to 3- actions needed to align operational needs with business strategies previously identified
Managing in a Changing Environment
As a recent hire, you’d like to become familiar with the current organizational structure in your company. This organizational chart (org chart) has
not yet been created, so you decide to make your own.
Create an org chart of your company. This high-level information is typically found on the company’s website or other websites about the
organization. The org chart should include key leadership and level of responsibility. If the information is not public, base your decisions on a
similar organization and research. You may use any Microsoft® program or web-based program.
Review sources on your company. Analyze the company using Porter’s Five Forces.
Write a 1000- to 1200- word proposal to the company of your plan to align the operational needs with business strategies based on your analysis.
Complete the following in your proposal:
• Explain in 350-words the structure of your org chart.
o Discuss the type of hierarchy and related details of each role.
o Assess how each role in the organizational chart is related to the other areas within the organization.
• Analyze the company based on Porter’s Five Forces.
• Analyze the effectiveness of the leadership model the company is currently using.
o Consider the current leadership style or styles in place at the company.
o Determine the effectiveness of the leadership style/s and whether an alternative style/s would be more impactful.
• Assess how to determine effective leadership. What makes a leader effective or ineffective?
o Consider sources of managerial power when leaders are effective.
• Provide a recommendation for the following actions:
o Leadership model changes not reflected in the current organizational chart (Part 1)
o 2- to 3- actions needed to align operational needs with business strategies previously identified