Phoenix Pollution: Strategies and Trade-offs
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Environmental Pollution |
Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Environmental Pollution
For this assignment, you will choose from the following options: • Option 1: Analysis of Global Warming Case Study • Option 2: Environmental Pollution Scenario Review and Summary Read the instructions in the University of Phoenix Material: Environmental Pollution located on the student website and select one option to complete the assignment. Include at least two outside peer-reviewed references. Submit WritePoint and TurnItIn reports, and Certificate of Orig. with paper. |
I chose option #2:
Option 2: Environmental Pollution Scenario Review and Summary
Read the following scenario: You are an associate level environmental scientist in Phoenix, AZ. Growing human population within the city increases pressure on the infrastructure and on natural resources, and this affects the environment. As cities expand, they cut deeper into surrounding rural areas, causing environmental problems, such as the loss of wetlands, loss of biological habitat, and air and water pollution. The high density of automobiles, factories, and commercial enterprises in urban areas adds to airborne emissions, including particulate matter, various types of oxides, and hazardous volatile compounds.
Phoenix, AZ has experienced rapid growth in population over the past decade. The Phoenix City Council is worried that this pattern of population growth is beginning to create a number of negative environmental, economic, and social consequences. These include deteriorating infrastructure, increasing traffic congestion, declining air and water quality, and the loss of open space. The City Council has charged you with writing a report with recommended measures to fix the pollution issue. The City Council provides a budget of $18 million for tackling the environmental issues.
Make decisions on the optimal measure for addressing the pollution management issue.
Choose 4 of the 7 measures given below based on popular acceptance, budget use, and pollution reduction:
Write a 750- to 1,050-word summary briefly describing the background information and details. Include information on your selections:
For example, bringing in legislation to install pollution control devices in factories may sound like a good choice, but installation of such devices is a huge expense, and there is likelihood of strong opposition by business groups.
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Include two outside references.
Format your summary consistent with APA guidelines.
17.500 Word Answer to Question Based On Intro To Politics
Because court decisions decide who gets what, when, and how, they are a type of public policy. The power of judicial review allows the courts to play a crucial role in the policymaking process. Explain and discuss the patterns in the way judicial review has been exercised over time. Further explain the various constraints on judicial review and the effectiveness of each. based on chapter 15.
In your post, you may choose one essay question to answer. In your post I look for demonstrated familiarity with the course content, synthesized understanding, critical analysis, and most importantly your original thinking. Your post is worth five points. You grades should reflect the quality of your work along these criteria. As a general guideline, your post should be about 500 words.
It is an open note, open book test, and you are required to work on your own independently. Let me know should you have any questions and please list all the references, including the textbook, academic books and journals, and any online resources, at the end of your post.
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