In this assignment, you will examine an example of Environmental Injustice and discuss how ethnicity and socioeconomic status are factors in this injustice. Instructions: • Research and find a recently published article or an accredited website (.org, .edu) that describes a current environmental injustice. Describe how particular minority groups or people of lower socioeconomic status are affected by this environmental injustice. • Find an additional […]

Evaluate current (must be dated between 2010 and the present) writings on a recreational program trend or issue. Students may use a variety of references to gather information including newspapers, magazines, journals, or Internet sources. Assignment Outline: Use these headings for the paper. Title page: This is the first page which includes the class name and number, the title of the paper, student’s name, date […]

Traditionally, technology has been associated with rationality,  objectivity and structure; traits oft considered “masculine” in the  traditional societal definition of gender roles. While some technologies  have largely been male-dominated, throughout history, women have had an  often unrecognized presence in making significant contributions to  these technological advancements. One such technology would be the  digital computer. While its development is generally viewed as a product  of male […]

v As you have read, water pollution comes in many forms and is a major threat to environmental sustainability. Discuss the difference between point and nonpoint source water pollution, providing a specific example of each. Furthermore, air pollution can lead to a variety of environmental consequences such as the production of acid rain. Discuss at least two causes of acid rain and two of the […]

A controversial issue, closely related to cloning, that has caused a lot of debate is the use of embryonic stem cells. One possible application of these cells is that they may be able to supply replacement tissues to treat diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, paralysis due to spinal cord injuries, and other degenerative diseases. The word “embryonic”, has caused fierce opposition to this type […]

Write an essay consisting of at least 500 words addressing all of the following topics (a through h):  a. Explain the features of solid waste landfill design that were new with the passing of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).  b. On the Internet, search for “40CFR279.30” which is the portion of the Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to “Do-it-yourselfer used oil collection centers.” […]

The Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1981 (FPPA) (amended in 1987) provides specific criteria for projects that attempt to convert viable agricultural land to nonagricultural purposes. The impetus is the protection of a potential food source for an expanding population, however, many environmentalists feel that natural lands should be afforded the same stringent protection. Review the FPPA in Chapter 16 of Environmental Impact Assessment: A […]

Unit outcomes addressed in this activity:  Demonstrate an understanding of the problems associated with the effects of the environment on public health.  Identify the importance of occupational safety and industrial hygiene in the workplace.  Explain the most important challenges faced in environmental and public health. Course outcome HS415-5: Describe the risk-assessment and risk-management process. GEL-1.1: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of […]

Review Harmon v. Ogden City Corporation, 2007 UT App. 336, Case No 20060434-CA, October 18, 2007. The full decision is available at http://caselaw.findlaw.com/ut-court-of-appeals/1238012.html Harmon was a captain who was terminated for his involvement in a number of inappropriate, off duty activities during his twenty-one year career. FIR 4301, Political and Legal Foundations of Fire Protection 7 Discuss what policies your department has in place to […]

Your readings this week have discussed the concept of peak oil and detailed the pros and cons of numerous fossil fuel production methods. In the face of rising gas prices, one alternative to oil is coal. However, this fossil fuel comes with its own set of costs and benefits. In your initial post, discuss in detail the costs and benefits of coal use over oil […]