Category: Environmental science

How earthquake preparedness factors into your own emergency plan.

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Earthquakes are a major concern in many areas of the United States. What is your community’s level of risk from a quake? Use the USGS’s earthquake website (Links to an external site.) to determine when the last earthquake took place in your state. Consider how earthquake preparedness factors into your own emergency plan.

Using the website, determine what community leadership should do, and advise community stakeholders to do, before, during, and after an earthquake. If earthquakes are not prevalent in your area, choose a hazard common to your area and evaluate the federal/national and state emergency plans for your community.

Government environmental policy

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Choose from the following:

Clean Air Act (1970)
Clean Water Act (1972)
Endangered Species Act (1973)
Superfund Act (1980)
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Select and review one government environmental policy referenced

Discuss the impact of the policy on you and your community, including the following questions:

How has the policy contributed to sustainability in your community?
How has the policy improved living conditions for people in your community? Consider biodiversity, economics, agriculture, health, etc.
In what ways is resource consumption reduced or stabilized as a result of the policy?
How does the policy promote stewardship of resources now and for future generations?

The different approaches companies are taking to address global warming

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In this assignment students will learn the different approaches companies are taking to address global warming and focusing on sustainability. Students will also learn about career opportunities in the new, green economy.

Research companies that have successfully switched to more sustainable products and services, to address global warming. Explain what approaches they are taking to address sustainability and global warming. Provide recommendations on how every company can switch to more sustainable products, services, and strategies. Research sustainable employment positions and opportunities that look interesting for future employment.

 

Hurricane Katrina,

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For this assignment, after reading the chapter and the case study, you should write a short report addressing the following:

1. A brief synopsis of the chain of events involving Hurricane Katrina, from lead up to the storm to “final” recovery efforts;

2. A brief analysis of the criticism of the response efforts; and

3. A brief statement of your assessment of which level(s) of government performed adequately, if any, and which levels failed in their response.

 

 

Endangered species

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Visit the World Wild Life link to view a list of endangered species:https://www.worldwildlife.org/species

 

Select any species classified as endangered and do further research on issues and conditions threatening that animal. Present a solution for its preservation. Cite your sources. Once you have made your initial post, critique the solutions presented by at least two of your classmates with whom you disagree.