As the global population increases so does the demand for resources. List five resources you believe are needed for survival and discuss why they are needed for survival. If these resources become limited it may have an effect on the individual, community or population level. Discuss 3 consequences (1 at each level-individual
You have been assigned to a scientific commission whose mandate is to research ways of reducing air pollution from motor vehicles. Your specific assignment is to research the types of alternative-fuel vehicles that are currently under development, examine the advantages and disadvantages of each, and decide which would have the
I am looking for more information on what are the values, ethics and philosophies that are in conflict when we try to decide whether or not to develop nuclear power plants?
I need help with writing a response to the issue pasted below on Energy for China I have also attached the article. Faced with explosive economic growth, China's energy demands have soared, forcing it to become a net importer of oil. In 2004, China became the world's second largest importer of oil, beating out
Discuss a region or location that is facing or has faced a shortage of resources (energy, productive farmland, clean water and air, or minerals). a. Write a clear description of the problem, the political and economic issues behind it, and how the shortage is affecting the community. b. Analyze resource management factors t
I need to compile a list of renewable and three non-renewable energy sources. These energy sources should be located in the region of Southeast Asia. For each source of energy I need at least four advantages and four disadvantages of each renewable and non-renewable energy source. I need to write a paper but I need help gathe
Identify and briefly describe an innovative state energy or environmental initiative.
Consider all the renewable energy sources available today. Of those you are not currently using, which would be the most likely forms that you would consider using within the next year? What personal advantages or disadvantages would prompt your decision?
Explain the fundamental misunderstanding about fossil fuels that is embedded in this recent quote: "If extinction is happening at a greater rate now, why is our supply of fossil fuels decreasing?" (Rep. Steve Pearce - R, New Mexico - at a hearing on the Endangered Species Act, 6/16/05) Compare and contrast the following terms
How electricity production, transmission & marketing is regulated by federal and state agencies. You may answer in outline format, bullets, essay or any method that you prefer and that enables you to get a lot of information into a short time frame.
What problems prevent the widespread use of hydrogen fuel cells?
You have been assigned to a scientific commission whose mandate is to research ways of reducing air pollution from motor vehicles. Your specific assignment is to research the types of alternatives -fuel vehicles that are currently under development. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of each ,
You have been assigned to a scientific commission whose mandate is to research ways of reducing air pollution from motor vehicles. Your specific assignment is to research the types of alternative-fuel vehicles that are currently under development, examine the advantages and disadvantages of each, and decide which would have the
Food is traded between states as well as globally. Global food trade is extremely important to all countries. But how many of you know where the food on your tables comes from? Many scientists wonder if we will be able to continue to grow enough food for a growing population. One of the most widely debated issues right now is
What are the direct and indirect environmental impacts of coal, oil, natural gas, biomass, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, wind, and hydrogen usage in Canada?