Research the Internet and other sources for information regarding public land agencies that have used some method of determining the value of a natural resource. You could focus your research on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents (Environmental Assessments [EA], Environmental Impact Statements [EIS], resource management plans, general management plans, etc). Check out the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website for NEPA Compliance documents; try […]

A powerful earthquake struck Japan on March 11, 2011. The quake triggered a tsunami a short time later which, in turn, set into motion the events leading to the failure of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. This resulted in radioactive contamination of the local environment. The health consequences will likely continue for decades and may well extend beyond the borders of Japan. Disasters frequently lead […]

Case Study 1: 50 points Review Case Study 8-1: Fire Apprentice Program to Recruit Minorities – Added Points on Entrance Test, found on page 99 in the textbook. IAFF Local 136 v. City of Dayton, 107 Ohio St. 3d 10, 2005-Ohio-5826 (November 16, 2005). To view the full decision copy and paste the following web address into a web browser: http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2005/2005-ohio-5826.pdf Although the Ohio Supreme […]

This final project paper will utilize many of the sections of material you have studied during the duration of this course. You will make use of your own personal observations and occupational experiences to enhance both quality and quantity of the final paper.   Whether you are employed in the public sector of safety or the private sector of safety and health management, your expertise and […]

You may use this website to identify a species that can be used for this discussion: http://www.myfwc.com/nonnatives/ Choose an invasive, exotic organism that is found in Florida that was introduced through natural or artificial means. Plants and animals, land based, freshwater or marine organisms may be used and they must be a species that is established as a reproducing species (i.e. that has successfully produced […]

Review Case Study 18-1: EMT Injured by Toxic Fumes – Files Suit Against Chemical Company, found on page 231 in the textbook. Kapherr v. MFG Chemical, Inc., No. A06A0184, December 28, 2005.The full decision is available athttp://caselaw.findlaw.com/ga-court-of-appeals/1005355.htmlIn Kapherr, the Georgia Court of Appeals found that the fireman’s rule does apply to emergency medical technicians. Address the argument that Kapherr maintained regarding treating the injured only […]

In this course to date, you have considered several criteria that stakeholders utilize in the policy development process. Often, all the criteria you have discussed play a role in trying to find a solution to a problem and often you have to weight opposing values. For example, should the benefit to human and ecological health outweigh the potential economic harm a policy might impose?  For […]

Unit II Case Study Research the Mount Polley mine spill. Write a case study of at least three pages (not including title and reference pages) on this event. Your case study should address the following items:  Describe the incident and its environmental impact.  Summarize the physical and chemical characteristics of the waste.  The article mentions poor regulation and oversight, an industry-friendly attitude, […]

I will preface this assignment by saying that I am a huge National Geographic fan, (the magazine more than the TV channel…we don’t watch much TV in our household). Thus, I have compiled a National Geographic Magazine assignment for you. I actually gave you lots of flexibility in designing how you will complete the assignment…just read through the attachment and decide how you will complete […]

ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science Essay Questions Test Period 1: Ecosystems and Energy The essay questions below are intended to have you think critically about and express your understanding of the environmental issues we are discussing in class. For the first test period, we are focusing on energy and how it moves through ecosystems and changes form. These questions help you consider how that […]