environment

LECTURE 4Dicken, chapters 5 and 6. SUGGESTED READINGS Information Technologies and Geographical Space Historical perspectiveWenzlhuemera, Roland. . Journal of Global History (2007), 2:345-372. Feldman, Maryann. 2002. . International Social Science Journal 54 (2): 47-54. Morgan 2004. . Journal of Economic Geography 4 (1): 3-21. -OverviewMarcum, Todd. Undated. . Access. MacDonald, Glen M. 2016. AAG Newsletter. Dixon, Nancy. … Read more

Envs 4: Power Plant Construction and Societal Impacts

Before building a new power plant, a utility company must gain permission and procure the required permits for construction from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  At this time, the policy of the EPA is to limit construction of power plants to clean burning natural gas systems (to reduce emissions of CO2).  One result of this … Read more

Envs 3: Disease Status

Visit the .  Look up the current status of Ebola and Leishmaniasis, and compare them to a disease (of your choice) that occurs closer to where you live (consult Figure 8.6 in your text for information). What organisms cause the three diseases?  What is their current distribution and prevalence? What environmental (think of natural environment, not … Read more

everglades national park paper

 This paper will discuss the history of the Everglades National Park, its importance, and  what makes it unique  It is based on the 2 assigned videos, but you ALSO must do your own research for thisYou will write a 2-3 page research paper that covers the following how the ENP was formed what makes ENP … Read more

Environmental Science

  Due Thursday  Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:  In this discussion, you will have an opportunity to make connections between your prior knowledge and the new content you are learning this week. Use your results from this weeks Build Your Proficiency Diagnostic to provide context for your prior knowledge and … Read more

Can environmental scientist provide precise answers?

eople want scientists to give them precise and definitive solutions to environmental problems. How possible is this? Be sure to include your responses to Q#1 and Q#2  in your own postings and/or replies.Number your responses so I can clearly see how you have addressed each part of the overall question. How does science work to … Read more

ENVS 1

After reading the appropriate text and visiting the following website; , answer the following questions: What are the fundamental differences between utilitarian conservation, biocentric preservation, modern environmentalism, and global environmentalism? Which view do you feel is more appropriate? Why?