Analysis of Population Growth Effect Global Warming in India

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Assignment 1: Analysis of the Effects of Population Growth

Due Week 4 and worth 110 points

Imagine you have been hired as a consultant for the United Nations. You have been asked to write an analysis of how global population growth has caused the following problem and how it affects climate change or population growth in a developing country of your choosing:

A growing global population that consumes natural resources is partially to blame for the release of greenhouse gases since human consumption patterns lead to deforestation, soil erosion, and farming (overturned dirt releases CO2). However, the critical issue is the burning of fossil fuels (hydrocarbons) such as coal, oil, and natural gas to produce energy that is used for things such as electricity production, and vehicle, heating, and cooking fuels.

The UN has asked that you choose a developing country from this list: https://www.mrs.org/developing-countries-list.

The UN has also given you the following guidelines.

Content

The UN has asked that your paper contain three sections. It has asked that each section be one page (or approximately 300 words) in length and answer specific questions, identified in the outline below. The UN also asks that you use examples from your developing country when answering the questions.

Introduction

Provide an introduction (a half-page minimum) that addresses points a-e below.

      1. Explains the problem the UN has asked you to address in your own words;
      2. Identifies the three sections your paper will cover;
      3. Identifies the developing country you will consider;
      4. Tells the UN which causes of greenhouse gases you will explore; and
      5. Provides a one-sentence statement of your solutions at the end of your introduction paragraph.

Section I. Background

      1. What are greenhouse gases?
      2. How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?

Section II. How Emissions Cause Problems for the Developing World

      1. Which countries produce the most greenhouse gases?
      2. What are the economic challenges of these emissions (include examples from your chosen country)?
      3. What are the security challenges of these emissions (include examples from your chosen country)?
      4. What are the political challenges of these emissions (include examples from your chosen country)?

Section III. Causes of Greenhouse Gases and Solutions to the Problems Greenhouse Gases Cause

      1. Name two causes of greenhouse gases.
      2. What are the potential solutions that address each of the causes you identified?
      3. What is the relationship between population control and greenhouse gas emissions?

Conclusion

      • Provide a conclusion (a half-page minimum) that includes a summary of your findings that the United Nations can use to inform future policy decisions.

 

Research Methodologies Focus Groups

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Research Methodologies Focus Groups

QUESTION TO ANSWER: (W1 DQ2 PUB 620)

Identify a research methodology that can be used in a community needs and asset-based assessment (community survey, key informant interview, focus groups, etc.). Discuss strengths and weaknesses. How would this methodology support your community needs project? Describe how community culture would influence your implementation of the needs assessment.

PLEASE:

– minimum of 250 words or more

– strong academic writing / APA style (please use in-text citing and References at end )

– used attached resources or additional ( must be scholarly articles only no older than 5 years ) and reference and in-text cite.

– please be original writing and must answer all parts of question for full credit.

View “9/10/08: Needs Assessment Procedures,” by Nextlab (2008), located on the Vimeo website.

https://vimeo.com/3835197

Broad ecosystem patterns

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Broad ecosystem patterns

Broad ecosystem patterns have a predictable set of organisms that live under particular conditions. Different regions have distinct biotic communities that reflect the altitude, climate, soil conditions and other environmental factors. Biomes are named after the dominant vegetation in the community as it often represents prevailing conditions. Trees have the added advantage of being easy to identify and are valued as a source of food, shelter, habitat, and recreation within the ecosystem.

Threats to Land Sustainability & Soil Erosion

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 Threats to Land Sustainability & Soil Erosion

Assignment Content

  1. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper examining at least three of the following threats to land sustainability:

    • Agribusiness
    • Drought
    • Soil erosion
    • Exhausted land
    • Overpopulation
    • Pest control
    • Genetically modified grains
    • Hormones
    • Antibiotics

    Discuss the sources of each issue and explain how the issue affects the global food supply. What are the positive and negative effects of each issue?
    Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
    Submit your assignment.
    Resources:

Our Dependence upon Environment Lab Report

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Oil Spill Bioremeditation Laboratory

[WLO: 3] [CLOs: 1, 3, 4]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the Oil Spill Bioremediation investigation manual. This lab will enable you to simulate the bioremediation of a marine oil spill.

The Process

Take the required photos and complete all parts of the lab assignment (calculations, data tables, etc.). Use the Lab Worksheet as a resource to complete the Lab Report Template. Transfer any answers and visual elements from the Lab Worksheet into the Lab Report Template. You will submit the Lab Report Template through Waypoint in the classroom.

The Assignment

Make sure to complete all of the following items before submission:

  • Before you begin the assignment, read the Oil Spill Bioremediation investigation manual; you may also wish to review the video, SCI207 – The Scientific Method.
  • Complete all activities using materials in your kit, augmented by additional materials that you will supply. Photograph the setup following these instructions:
    • When taking lab photos, you need to include in each image a strip of paper with your name and the date clearly written on it.
  • Use the Lab Worksheet as a resource to complete the Lab Report Template.
  • Must use at least two credible sources outside of the textbook and lab manual.

https://au.waypointoutcomes.com/assessment/26385/preview

Municipal Solid Waste

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Municipal Solid Waste

  • A community generates 225 tons of municipal solid waste per year.
    • What is the actual average annual production of methane that a community should expect from the landfill operation in BTU per year? (For Part A, show all of your work.)
    • What are the factors, laws, or standards that can limit the amount of methane production in the landfill? (Your total response for Part B should be at least 200 words.)
  • Use the treatment options in Table 8-11 (p. 357) that lists biological and physical/chemical operations for treating leachate generated from a landfill to answer the following questions. (Your total response for all parts of this question should be at least 300 words.)
    • Recommend a treatment train that uses one biological and one physical chemical operation. Provide your reason for making this recommendation.
    • In what order would you put these units? Describe your reasoning for your prescribed order.
    • If your proposed treatment scheme does not meet the prescribed permit discharge limits for the facility, what post-treatment technology would you recommend to ensure that discharge limits are met. Provide your reasons for your technology selection.
    • For each part of the question, be sure to explain what law and standards factor into your recommendation or reasoning.
  • Leachate and Groundwater Monitoring
    • Why are landfills designed to have a leachate head of 12 inches on the liner? If the leachate head had the potential to build to 24 inches, what is a simple design technique that could relieve the hydraulic pressure on the liner?
    • What are the monitoring requirements for an operational landfill? Create a table to describe what each parameter measures and why knowing this is important.
    • What are the post-closure monitoring requirements? Create a table to describe what each parameter measures and why knowing this is important? (Your total response for all parts of this question should be at least 200 words.)
  • Assume that a landfill is proposed for a location that is located east of a forest, west of a national park, and north of a major river.
    • What are some political factors that go into deciding if this is an acceptable location for a new regional landfill?
    • What engineering modifications could you recommend that would make this site acceptable to the city council?
    • If the landfill location is rejected, what recommendations would you propose for managing the municipal solid waste for the community? (Your total response for all parts of this question should be at least 200 words.)

Population Growth Report

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 Population Growth Report

Introduction: (write the headings at the beginning of each section)

  • One paragraph about human population growth depending on access to resources, protection from predators, etc…
  • Explanation of the hypothesis about whether resource availability (per capita) impacts survival rates
  • Explanation of hypothesis about how certain advantages or privileges may impact access to resources and thus survival

Methods:

  • Short description of scavenger hunt—search with half-size population; search with full-size population
  • Short description of scavenger hunt with 2/3 of players having less time to access resources
  • Short description of how you managed the data and generated graphs.

Results:

  • Bar Graph of % Survival for each round of the scavenger hunt.
  • Three or four sentences that state what the graph shows.

Conclusions:

  • A brief summary of the general trends in the Results.
  • A short paragraph showing how this informs our understanding of the two factors of environmental concern: # of people and amount of resources those people are using. Reflections on opportunities to share resources, negotiate, build alliances, etc. to ensure just and fair distribution of resources.

Leading Causes and Effects of Marine Pollution

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Leading Causes and Effects of Marine Pollution

Create an Outline for your Research Essay (the three article is attached, the template is there and also a sample)

  • Use full sentences for thesis statement, topic sentences, and research only
  • Use key words for all other content
  • Cite all research used
  • Include a reference list

Surface Runoff in the City of Philadelphia

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Surface Runoff in the City of Philadelphia

Write a draft 1 page single-spaced paper answering the questions based on the paragraph below.

Surface runoff is an enormous problem in the City of Philadelphia.  When it rains in the city water runs down streets, sidewalks, and off parking lots causing our rivers such as the Delaware and Schuylkill to flood. Besides causing flooding, the water also carries with it non-point source pollution such as fertilizers, dog waste, oil, and trash.

Philadelphia has begun to charge churches, businesses, and even colleges and universities for the amount of paved or impervious surfaces on their properties.  Since this charge has begun, the Community College of Philadelphia has completed major renovations in this department.  Many of these upgrades cannot be seen by the eye, but they are there.  A couple includes green roofs on the Pavilion and Bonnell buildings and an underground rainwater collection systems behind the West building on 18th street.  All of these additions have lowered the College’s runoff charge.

Your paper should answer the following questions in detail and with a factual basis:

  • Paper explains the problem of surface runoff in the City of Philadelphia. Including the variable that causes runoff and how surface water is related to the hydrologic cycle.
  • Paper explains why the table on the following link is important to understand flooding in Philadelphia and what inferences can be taken by the amount and size of flood events in recent years. Be sure to include the reasons why flooding has increased in recent years (this is not related to CO2 emissions)https://rclutz.wordpress.com/2019/04/18/urban-flooding-the-philadelphia-story/ (Links to an external site.)
  • Paper gives examples of ways that residents can lower their runoff charge, to lower the charge on their water bill.
  • Paper gives factual reasoning as to whether the current runoff charge deters residents from paving over surfaces. Remember the Hardin article and mutual coercion.   You can also tie the charge to the sugary beverage tax or any sin tax.

Energy Futures

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Intro to Environmental Science – Week 6 Assignment

Energy Futures

The Department of Energy invests in research and development of energy technologies. Let’s explore the types of energies. Choose 2 types of non-renewable energies and 2 types of renewable energy to compare and contrast using the outline below. Conclude with which energy source you feel should be the dominant choices some supporting statements. Explain with strong details in complete sentences and cite your references.

Nonrenewable Choice One: ______________

Explain how it works and where it is used

Two Pros

Two cons

Nonrenewable Choice Two: ______________

Explain how it works and where it is used

Two Pros

Two cons

Renewable Choice One: ______________

Explain how it works and where it is used

Two Pros

Two cons

Renewable Choice Two: ______________

Explain how it works and where it is used

Two Pros

Two cons

If you got to choose which of these should be the dominate energy used in our country, which would you choose and why?