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Provide one example of a keystone species found in the biome/ecosystem. Why is this keystone species important to the biome/ecosystem? What defines it as a keystone species?

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Assessments

BIO-220 Environmental science Pick a biome and ecosystem and create a 500-700 word essay addressing the following: Refer to the infographic provided and chose a biome to describe with an example ecosystem. Provide one example of a keystone species found in the biome/ecosystem. Why is this keystone species important to the biome/ecosystem? What defines it […]

Describe the new initiative you suggest and why it’s important to the company and community. Describe how the 3 laws or regulations your researched support your initiative. For each law or regulation, include the title, a description of the law or regulation, and how environmental science influenced its development.

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Assessments

Wk 4 – Summative Assessment: Environmental Regulations and Sustainability Memo [due Mon] Assignment Content Imagine that while you have been enrolled in this course, you have realized there are no sustainability initiatives at the company you work for. You mentioned your interest in implementing a sustainability initiative for the company that demonstrates environmentally supportive practices […]

Who provides funding to ensure that we have safe drinking water in the U.S?Who is being impacted? What are the impacts on their health?

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Assessments

1.What are the sources of lead in Flint’s drinking water? 2. Who is being impacted? What are the impacts on their health? 3. What content connections can you link to environmental science . 4. What is the source of your town’s drinking water? Be specific. 5. Who provides funding to ensure that we have safe […]

Do you agree with this statement? Explain your position.

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Assessments

This week you were introduced to environmental science. With some of your background knowledge, and what you have learned from your readings, consider the following statement: The world will never run out of resources because we can use technology to find substitutes; this will help us reduce resource waste. Do you agree with this statement? […]

Prepare a science paper about environmental science and the use of nuclear power to make sustainability.

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Ambrose

Environmental Science Prepare a science paper about environmental science and the use of nuclear power to make sustainability.

What lessons does Carson extract from the stories about spraying for the gypsy moth and the fire ant? What was the role of local activists? Of government officials? Of the chemical industry?  

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Ambrose

Silent Spring is an environmental science book by Rachel Carson published in 1962 that documented the adverse environmental effects caused by the indiscriminate use of pesticides. The work was originally published in 3 parts in the New Yorker. Also a documentary titled ‘American Experience: Rachel Carson’ (1:53:59) for prompt 3. FORMAT: Arial 11, 1.15 […]

Write a persuasive essay on the issue of whether or not DDT should continue to be used.

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Ambrose

From an environmental science/ public health perspective: Instructions: Write a persuasive essay on the issue of whether or not DDT should continue to be used?

Identify an environmental issue that impacts your local community, state, or region.Describing a sustainable solution to the issue and the impact this solution will have on the environment, economy, and quality of life, including how you can promote awareness throughout the community and your daily life.

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Ambrose

Creation of an environmental issue paper. In the field of environmental science, it is crucial to be able to understand interrelationships and consider all aspects of an issue from ecology to economics. It is important to recognize yourself as a part of the system and how your actions are active contributions to that system. As […]

Thinking about the choices above,Which of the choices above is the most important to you? Why?Explain

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Ambrose

Environmental Science:Discussion Board Eating food grown using sustainable methods, such as natural pesticides and crop rotation, is better for the environment than eating food grown using conventional methods, such as synthetic pesticides. Eating plant-based food is better for the environment than eating meat-based food. Plants require less land, water, and resources than livestock. Eating imperfect […]

Select an article from a newspaper or news website that pertains to either this week’s topic or another topic covered so far in class.Summarize the article, write your reaction to and critical analysis of the article.

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Ambrose

Environmental Science Every day, there are news stories published on a variety of topics related to environmental science. Select an article from a newspaper or news website that pertains to either this week’s topic or another topic covered so far in class. Summarize the article, write your reaction to and critical analysis of the article. […]

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Provide one example of a keystone species found in the biome/ecosystem. Why is this keystone species important to the biome/ecosystem? What defines it as a keystone species?

Who provides funding to ensure that we have safe drinking water in the U.S?Who is being impacted? What are the impacts on their health?

Do you agree with this statement? Explain your position.

Prepare a science paper about environmental science and the use of nuclear power to make sustainability.

What lessons does Carson extract from the stories about spraying for the gypsy moth and the fire ant? What was the role of local activists? Of government officials? Of the chemical industry?

Write a persuasive essay on the issue of whether or not DDT should continue to be used.

Thinking about the choices above,Which of the choices above is the most important to you? Why?Explain

Select an article from a newspaper or news website that pertains to either this week’s topic or another topic covered so far in class.Summarize the article, write your reaction to and critical analysis of the article.