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Please author an essay that reflects upon the nature of the distribution of wealth in the United States discussed in the Inequality Infographic provided titled Wealth Inequality In America. Try to address all three dimensions presented: 1) what people “think” that distribution looks like; 2) what people think the “ideal” distribution of wealth should be; and 3) the “reality” of wealth distribution. What are some of the consequences, positive or negative of the “reality?”

To prepare for this journal, Review Chapter 1: Understanding Environmental Science and Sustainability. Review Chapter 2: Understanding Ecology and Biodiversity. Ensure you have participated in all discussions and completed all other assignments and activities for the week. In your journal, Share your previous experiences, if any, with learning about environmental science and environmental issues. What previous courses have you taken on the subject? Do you have any previous work or life experience related to the subject? How might this class add to your knowledge of the field? What new topics or issues do you particularly want to learn about in this course? What concerns or fears might you have about this class? What strategies could you put in place to address them? Have you thought about where you might go for your nature experience project? Do you have any concerns about that particular assignment? Explain your learning from the first week of class. What are three new concepts or terms that you learned about? How has your outlook on biodiversity and ecosystems changed because of this new knowledge? What topics might you be interested in learning more about in the future? Look ahead to Week 2 when we will be examining how to sustain our agriculture and soils. Discuss some ways that this new topic might intersect with what you learned this week about biodiversity. How do the subjects of biodiversity and agriculture impact each other? List at least five specific, concrete lifestyle changes you will commit to making for your course-long Environmental Footprint Reduction Project. These should be things that you can realistically accomplish before the class ends. For example, buying a new electric car is marvelous, but unless you plan to do that in the next few weeks, it should not be included on this list. You will document your first week’s efforts in the Week 2 Journal, and you will report on the ultimate impacts of your efforts in a discussion in Week 5.

Hi, I have this assignment and needed help completing it. It is due April 22 at 12 pm. I will put all the information you need to know below. Please reach out if you have any further questions. Instructions The first task would be to "find yourself a job", i.e., you pick a potential job that is in some way related to this class, for example, in environmental management or treatment, policy-making, research, data management. It could, for example, also be in controlling climate change, which has also a huge impact on water availability (drinking water, farming, environmental impact of energy production…). Hopefully, you can find something in alignment with skills and interests that you already have in engineering, business, law, science, or environmental planning and management. pick a job title and describe in two sentences why you picked the one that you did.(2) The second task is a bit harder (8) Either you find a job ad, e.g., environmental management, or government sources such as EPA, USGS or NOAA, or local sources such as water treatment plants. (if possible, post your ad here in the respective box). Or, if you do not find anything suitable, you can write your own ad. Pick a random ad for nothing water-related and adapt it to what you wrote in 1.) (Not more than a third of a page) Describe the skills that may be required for the job and divide them into major and minor skills. Maybe you are or want to be a law student and want to get involved in environmental policy-making. Thus a major skill would be law, and a secondary but important skill would be to have some basic background in environmental geochemistry. (4) Describe where you are with those skills at the moment: Which skills do you have already, at least partially?(2) For what skills have you learned a bit in class?(2) What additional skills would you have to acquire, and what would be a way you think you could do that? (3) If you think, for example, about the Flint water crisis (even though we have not specifically talked about this, you may have heard about it), there can be a number of important jobs: Research on what the best ways are to avoid lead contamination of drinking water. Also, how did legionnaire's disease evolve, and what are the best ways to treat the disease or treat the water to avoid it? Once the science is done, there are tasks for engineers, in how to implement what we learned from the science into a large-scale operation of a water treatment plant for an entire city. The original task was to save some bucks for the city. But now comes a business major to evaluate what a new treatment in Flint costs vs. staying with Detroit water vs. getting water from Lake Huron. There is a money issue here but also time because maybe interim solutions may have to be found before the changes are operational. There should also be a lot of policy making (law) and enforcement in place that regulates how water should be treated, where, how, and how often it needs to be sampled, and finally, who is responsible for what.

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Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites – Groundwater Quality Samples were taken from test wells and analyzed to determine the compliance of hazardous waste disposal sites with environmental protection procedures, particularly groundwater contamination. The file (R1) (in theattachment) contains the analysis results for several test wells in 6 different disposal site locations. A report needs to be prepared based on the attached results, explaining the extent of compliance with the required standards. Sample Code Owner Company Name RD                    Research and Development Company HS                    Health and Safety Company ES                    Environmental Sciences Company PF                    Professionals Company CT                     Creatives Company PA                      Practical Applications Company The reports must consist of the following sections (at a minimum): Executive Summary Introduction Purpose of the Report Regulations and Standards Data Analysis

Air quality data was collected for a site suspected of being polluted over a period of three days. The attached file contains the air quality data (R2) (in the attachment). Please analyze the data and write a report on the air quality in the study area. The reports must consist of the following sections (at a minimum): Executive Summary Introduction Purpose of the Report Regulations and Standards Data Analysis Conclusion

Complete the following: Discuss each of your five specific environmental footprint reduction actions or habits and give an update on what progress was made between Week 3 and the end of Week 4 for each item. If you experienced challenges along the way, identify them and map out a plan to move closer toward that original goal, if possible. If, after some time, an action does not seem like it will work, then you can choose a new action to replace it. Explain your learning from the 4th week of class. What are three new concepts or terms that you learned about and explain each one? How has your outlook on managing our atmosphere and climate changed because of this new knowledge? What topics might you be interested in learning more about in the future? Look ahead to Week 5 where we will be examining issues related to managing our waste, including industrial effluent and the garbage we generate in our homes. Discuss some ways that these new topics might intersect with what you learned this week about sustaining our atmosphere and climate. How do the subjects of managing energy and climate and waste management impact each other? The Environmental Footprint Report and Reflections on New Learning, Week 4 journal,

This Paper has been graded.  So, I am going to upload two files. The first file is called Climate Change-graded, where you can see the  comments on how to make the paper better. The second one is called the climate change paper, where you can edit it on that Word doc. Please use track changes so I can see what was done. Also, don't worry about the units missing on the Excel part, I will fix that part. Also, in one of the Excel parts, the comments says to redo the Excel. again don't worry about it.

this is the discussion question. This course has touched upon many different environmental problems and several ethical approaches to those problems. What is your considered view about the place of humans in the natural world? Do the actions of human beings constitute part of the natural world, or do human actions belong in a different category? Compare environmental problems that occur with no human involvement, such as volcanic eruptions, to environmental problems that occur at least partially due to human actions. Consider such questions as whether humans have a special moral status that other creatures do not have, whether humans have any moral obligations to nonhuman creatures, and whether there is a morally preferable attitude that humans ought to have toward the environment. In your replies to others, consider how one’s views of the place of humans in the natural world might change depending on one’s job or position within a community. the first discussion to respond to. Trying to chose my specific view about the approaches that we’ve talked about in this course, has been a difficult task. I do believe that human actions should be put in a different category because we are aware of and responsible for our actions. We can think and experience morality, therefore I think we should. Environmental occurrences like volcanic eruptions do cause damage to the ecosystem around it, but it is a naturally occurring process. I believe that the world can sustain and withhold the damages caused by naturally occurring instances. I think the world is meant to handle these events and come back stronger than before in a great cycle. Human involvement is where things get rough. A power plant explodes, causing extreme damage to the environment, can that environment bounce back? Maybe, but it shouldn’t have to. The climate has always been warming, this is naturally occurring cycle, but it’s our involvement that’s speeding the process up. We should be morally accountable for our actions that have contributed to the sped-up process.  As stated in the readings this week, we live in a time when there are massive amounts of information and research out there for us to read and better understand how we live and how it affects everything around us. How our activity affects the planet is a well-known phenomenon at this point, shouldn’t we be focusing on making changes more quickly? It’s kind of like that quote about what makes someone insane, doing the same actions over and over, but expecting a different outcome. Is that not what we’re doing by turning our shoulder to our moral obligation to planet and all that is a part of it? How do we expect to always have access to clean water and food when we take more than we need? These questions and arguments are difficult to discuss. Choosing just one approach and argument is something that I cannot do. I believe that all need to be considered when discussing environmental issues. I have enjoyed getting to delve further into this issue with you all this course. It is a great tool to be able to communicate, especially in controversial, necessary conversations. I hope to take these skills learned and communicate with as many as I can about the importance of environmental ethics. the second discussion to respond to. This class has really made me reflect upon my own views and helped me to understand other viewpoints as well. I’ve held certain opinions but never reflected too deeply on why I had such opinions. Having views without good reasons or evidence is not wise or reasonable to keep holding onto. With that being said, this is the worldview I feel is right for me, and maybe most people, to follow: Human beings are not special. We are animals that are a part of nature, just like every other “thing”- living or non-living - on this planet is a part of nature. Although human beings are animals and are of no more importance than anything else in nature, we have the unique skills of superior intellect, reasoning skills, and abstract thought. We can foresee events (in certain aspects), understand the difference between right and wrong (for the most part), and shape/influence the entire biome of Earth with our choices. With our mental abilities, we are able to understand that our actions can have positive or negative consequences. We should be a “big brother” and take care of the planet to provide a clean, safe, and sustainable future for all life on Earth, for if one group fails or is harmed, it indirectly harms the rest of the life on the planet. Because of the extreme changes human beings can make on the planet, certain human activities can be considered outside of the natural world. For example: burning fossil fuels, mass agriculture. Most human inventions don’t seem to fit in the natural world, but some can promote the health of the Earth, while others hurt the environment. Seumas Miller mentions the theory of collective moral responsibility in our readings this week. He states that “Agent A” has a moral responsibility to “action x” (Boylan, 2014, 262). I feel this makes perfect sense, especially when reviewing human actions. For example: If Company “A” wishes to build a dam (action x), they are morally responsible for ensuring the safety of people, animals, and the environment surrounding the dam from foreseeable harm. I feel this idea Miller brings up can also be expanded. If “action x” causes unforeseen harm/unintended consequences, then “Agent A” is morally obligated to resolve the problems. A perfect example would be burning fossil fuels. Human beings figured out how to burn fossil fuels and used the technology to better the lives of our species, but did not have the knowledge of how damaging burning these fuels would be. Now that we understand how horrible fossil fuels are for the environment, humans are obligated to convert to cleaner energy sources and to try to repair the damages that were unintentionally caused. With such overwhelming evidence that burning fossil fuels harms the environment, any who deny this or keep massively contributing to the problem are morally bankrupt (looking at you oil companies and politicians taking bribes). Individuals shouldn’t be required to revert back to pre-industrial times to save the planet, but with as advanced as technology is, and having the knowledge of environmentally-friendly practices, people should strive to make small changes in their lifestyle. Small changes made by all can create big changes to benefit the planet, as Miller suggests in his work (Boylan, 2014, 258-259). Although natural disasters, like earthquakes, have no moral agent to blame, I feel it is the duty of human beings, with our intellect and reasoning skills, to help all those impacted by the event. People, animals, plants, etc. suffer from natural disasters, and since the human species is capable of helping all groups recover, we are obligated to lend a hand. As I stated before, when one group on Earth suffers, all other groups indirectly suffer as well. The “Web of Life” connects us to all things, and when one part of the web is destroyed (a broken link in the food chain, an animal going extinct, etc.) it will lead to more stress on other parts of said web. My last thoughts about human beings and our place in the world make me think of Dr. Carl Sagan (and kind of reiterates a bit of what I stated at the beginning of my post). The first chapter of his book, Pale Blue Dot, always brings me peace and clarity when I feel anxious or unsure of what to do. He expresses that everyone and every event that seems so big and important, all occurred “on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam” (Sagan, 1994, 6). That what we think of as so great and vast is really tiny on the grand scale, and that we should care for our “pale blue dot” for it is “the only home we’ve ever known” (Sagan, 1994, 7). I heartily suggest you all google Sagan’s “Pale Blue Dot” and read that excerpt from his book. It really points out the folly of greed and fighting, and that we should all love and care for our little home.

Objective: Students will research an environmental issue of their choice and create both a short presentation and a brochure. The goal is to educate others on the issue by addressing its causes, impacts, potential solutions, and recommendations for addressing the problem. Instructions: Step 1: Choose an Environmental Issue Select an environmental issue that interests you. Examples include: Climate Change Plastic Pollution Deforestation Air or Water Pollution Loss of Biodiversity Ocean Acidification Overfishing Soil Erosion Step 2: Research Conduct thorough research on the issue. Be sure to use reliable sources, such as academic journals, environmental organizations, and government publications. Step 3: Create a Presentation (5-7 minutes) Your presentation should be clear, concise, and engaging. Address the following points: What is the issue? Describe the environmental problem. How does the issue affect the environment? Discuss its impact on ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. Where is the problem the biggest? Identify specific geographic areas most affected. When did the problem become an issue? Outline key moments or turning points. Who or what caused the problem? Discuss the human activities or natural processes contributing to the issue. Who is responsible for fixing the problem? Highlight the roles of governments, industries, and individuals. Has there been any progress in reversing the problem? Provide examples of initiatives, policies, or actions taken. What are the solutions? Propose potential solutions based on research. Suggestions: Offer your own ideas or strategies to address the issue. Graphic Requirement: Include at least one graph or chart in your presentation to illustrate changes or trends over time (e.g., levels of pollution, deforestation rates, species decline). Step 4: Create a Brochure Using the templates in Word to guide you, design a brochure that complements your presentation. It should summarize your key points and include: An overview of the issue. Causes and effects of the problem. A timeline of important events or trends. Progress and solutions to the problem. Recommendations for future actions. At least one visual element (graphic, photo, or chart). I will include a short how to video below however keep in mind there are MANY resources available online: