Climate Change/Greenhouse Gases

The developed country Parties...shall adopt national policies and take corresponding measures on the mitigation of climate change, by limiting its anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases and protecting and enhancing its greenhouse gas sinks and reservoirs. These policies and measures will demonstrate that developed countries are taking the lead in modifying longer-term trends in anthropogenic emissions consistent with the objective of the Convention, recognizing that the return by the end of the present decade to earlier levels of anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases not controlled by the Montreal Protocol would contribute to such modification, and taking ... click for more

Opinions regarding the importance of human population growth on the environment.

If you were a federal (US) government secretary or a delegate to the United Nations in charge of doing something about global population increases, what would you recommend? Take a clear stance, supported by evidence that either confirms or questions the importance or urgency of this global issue. Using this evidence clearly define the background of the issue and your positions. Are there impacts if action is not taken? What policies would you implement? Why? Are there impacts if action is not taken? Explain. Please provide references in APA format.

Energy Policy

Research and summarize the current US administration's energy policy. Briefly evaluate the policy against how you perceive the challenges of environmental issues (Pollyanna or Cassandra?).

Use of alternative-fuel vehicles

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 least environmental impact. * Electric * Natural gas * Hydrogen * Fuel Cell

Discuss the themes of Environmental Science in Today’s World.

Your comments to the editor of your favorite magazine intrigued her enough to call you and request that you write an editorial, for which, you note with a little surprise, you will be well-paid. She provides you with two topics which she feels would be of great interest to readers. Select one of the following issues and write an article explaining your position and rationale in a convincing style. It has been argued that many environmental laws and regulations are too costly and can not be justified by their benefits. Do you agree or disagree? Explain using specific examples where possible. It has been argued that urban sprawl is the root of many environmental problems. Do you agree ... click for more