Environmental Science

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

Residence time of water in a reservoir

Reservoir A has a capacity of 48 000 million litres, drains a catchment area of 263 hectares and receives approx 1170 mm in available rainfall each year. Question: Calculate the steady state residence time of water in reservoir A (if water is removed and replenished at the same rate).

People, science and the environment

Compare and contrast the practice of Preservation and Conservation as they relate to the maintenance of ecosystem.

People, science and the environment

Explain the different reasons why people in highly developed countries and developing countries are not living sustainable and discuss how the natural environment is linked to sustainable development.

Nature or Natural

How many different ways do we use the terms “nature” or “natural?”