The probability R called risk that an exceedance occurs at least once in n successive years. R = 1 - (1-1/T)^n T= Return period EXAMPLE: What return period must a hydrologist use in designing a critical spillway to accept only a 10% risk that flooding will occur in the next 5 years? 0.10 = 1 - (1-1/T)^5 T=48.1 years HOW? ...continues
If you were asked to become the minister or secretary in the Federal Government or United Nations in charge of doing something about global warming, what policies would you attempt to implement? Why?
Revolutionary changes in human culture; sustainability, stewardship, and sound science.
1. Revolutionary changes in human culture have greatly changed the relationship between humans and the environment. How have the Neolithic and Industrial Revolution impacted the natural environment, and what is meant by the Environmental Revolution? The recycling of elements is another vital functional process occurring in a ...continues
Environmental Laws and Urban Sprawl
Select one of the following topics and explain your position and rationale in a convincing style . 1. It has been argued that many environmental laws and regulations are too costly and cannot be justified by their benefits. Do you agree or disagree ? Explain using specific examples where po ...continues
What problems prevent the widespread use of hydrogen fuel cells?
What problems prevent the widespread use of hydrogen fuel cells?
Suppose you were hired by the largest natural history museum in the world. Your first responsibility will be to design an exhibit that emphasizes the importance of biodiversity. Pick three regions and show the causes in wildlife extinction as well as demonstrate ways wildlife extinction impacts our world. While outlining the ...continues
advantages of organic food to the local, national, and global environments
Can you explain the postive and negative effects that if I ate only organic food would have on my local environment and from a national and global perspective.
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources.
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 ...continues
educate the public about the consequences of over-population
You are a demographer, a person who studies population patterns. Like most demographers, you are well aware of the growth of the human population in the last century. In 1900, the earth had a population of about one and a half billion people. By 2000, earth's population had quadrupled to six billion people. Most of these people ...continues
Water and Air Pollution Analysis
I need help in conducting brief research on my local community to identify air and water pollution issues (I live in the State of RI, USA). I must reference at least two outside sources. I must Identify climate and topographical factors that (a) intensify air pollution and (b) help reduce air pollution. What sources of water pol ...continues
