Non-native/introduced/exotic species and their impacts to the environment.

I am looking for answers to this question on Citrus cancer in Florida. 1. How long has the organism been in this country and your state? 2. How did it get here? 3. How has it impacted the environment (both direct impacts, and indirect from eradication efforts) 4. What are the costs associated with this non-native species? (i.e. does it destroy crops/property?) 5. How has it impacted native species?

Problems with coercive population control and possible alternatives.

Based on growing population and China's policies on population control, discuss your feelings on the following; 1. How do you feel about this policy? 2. What types of benefits and downfalls could you see happening with this type of policy? 3. What impacts could it have on the population both scientifically and socially? 4. Do you think a policy such as this would ever be passed in the United States?

Environmental Science

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-community-population) that may occur with each of these resources if these resources become limited. Try to link up your consequences directly to the resources you haven chosen. Helpful hints are; Think about what early man living in caves needed for survival. You can think about this homework from several avenues. Consider this question in terms of ABSOL... click for more

Renewable Resources

There are many starving nations around the world. We have many funded organizations that try to help with this problem, yet there are still millions of starving people on the globe. If you served as a Peace Corps volunteer trying to do something about world hunger what types of plans would you try to implement to help solve the problem? Some things to consider: 1. Do we grow enough food to feed everyone on the planet? 2. Is there enough food being donated? 3. What types of trials and tribulations do you think surround food donations and distribution?

Nuclear Energy.

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages to nuclear power? 2. How would you feel if your township decided they wanted to build one very close to your home? 3. Do other countries utilize more or less nuclear power than the United States? Why? Please include references if used Thanks