Do you think that sound science has proven that global warming is a credible threat or not?

For this project, be sure to start with the first two Laws of Thermodynamics and show how these apply to our use of energy.(Note: You do not need to explain the zeroth law or the third law.)The description of the first two laws of thermodynamics and why this is important for energy efficiency can stand as your introduction for the assignment.

• increasing energy efficiency by our government in all buildings and bases
• requiring manufacturers of appliances to increase energy efficiency
• better labeling of energy efficiency
• changing the schedule for daylight savings time
• providing tax credits for new nuclear facilities and loans and grants for students going into nuclear-related fields
• increasing safety and security measures at Nuclear Plants
• reducing restrictions on water pollution as a result of fracking (hydraulic fracturing of rock to extract natural gas)
• authorizing a sugar cane ethanol program
• providing grants to improve the commercial value of forest biomass
• authorizing funds for clean-coal technologies research
• reducing royalties paid to the government for offshore drilling of gas in shallow waters
• continuing education programs for math and science teachers
• expediting the movement of new energy technologies into the market

Pollutants can harm ecosystem function and may also harm human health.

You will write an APA-style research paper about pollutants, their impacts, and mitigation of harmful effects. Include the following:

• Select 1 example of an environmental pollutant from the following list:
• Acid precipitation/ Acid rain
• Smog
• DDT pesticide use
• Eutrophication
• Answer the following questions about the pollution problem that you chose:
• Describe the pollutant chosen and the source of the pollutants. Include both natural and human sources, as applicable.
• Is this a point-source pollutant or nonpoint-source pollutant? Explain.
• What are the harmful impacts of the pollution?
• Describe impacts to both humans and to ecosystem structure and function.
• What steps are in place to eliminate the pollutant or to mitigate harm from the pollutant?
• Describe examples of laws or regulations that apply to the pollution and its sources.
• Also, describe educational programs, technology, or other initiatives that are used to help control the pollution.
• Have the programs, best management practices, or regulations been effective in resolving harm from the pollutant?
• Give examples of progress, or explain with examples what more could be done.

3RD PART: Deliverable Length:  2 pages APA style research paper

 

 

 

For this assignment, you will research and write an APA research paper about environmental policies, including the following:

• Choose 1 U.S. environmental law. State the name of the law and the date the law was passed.
• Summarize the major provisions of the law that you chose.
• Describe the economic impact of the law. Provide specific economic data from credible references.
• Has the law improved the environment or situation? Provide specific data from credible references.
• Do you think that sound science has proven that global warming is a credible threat or not?
• Should the United States adopt additional policies or laws to curb greenhouse gas emissions?
• What should these policies or laws regulate or encourage?
• Use specific facts to defend your position.

Please be sure to put all three parts on seperate docs as they are all seperate papers. Also Be sure cite all sources in APA format.  NO PLAGIARISM!!!!!!!!