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Policy and Background The water crisis in Flint, Michigan has made national headlines throughout the country. Many citizens first heard of the ordeal in late 2015. However, the process began in March of 2013 when the Flint City Council voted to switch water service from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department to the Karegnondi Water Authority (Ridley, 2016). The Karegnondi Water Authority was building a new pipe to Lake Huron slated to be completed in 2016 and the City of Flint was eager to…

When you’re wanting to shower, wash clothes, run through the sprinklers on a hot summer day, or you’re thirsty and need something to drink, water is used. Most people probably don 't think twice about using water for these activities, not to mention the amount used, because with the twist of a knob they have all the water they can ever need. However this is not the norm everywhere. Several regions around the world are facing the issue of water scarcity. When there is a lack in availability,…

The Rwandan crisis clearly outlined the UN’s ability to act during a crisis and stop it. General Dallaire describes the experience: “[We] watched as the devil took control of paradise on earth and fed on the blood of the people we were supposed to protect.” The United Nations member nations were…

Whether or Not America Should Make the Shift to Renewable Energy? The concept of a shining future fueled by an infinite cache of energy has existed for ages. Yet, in the current year of 2015, that concept is still far from being a reality. Many countries around the world are still highly dependent on fossil fuels in order to meet their daily needs. Why, in a time full of ever advancing technology, is this the case? Should America make the shift to renewable energy a priority? Opinions vary…

The overly buoyant crust will then start to rise which will release pressure on fault lines, thus triggering the tectonic plate movements that cause earthquakes” (“What Happens If Earth Runs Out Of Water”, 2015). Natural disasters related to water crisis have the power to destroy lands and there will be more casualties, this shows how horrific the outcome can be. Another big impact will be famine which is the extreme scarcity of food,Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) state that “in the…

to increase profits. On the other hand, Novak would argue that it is the organizations responsibility to have a responsibility of doing good for all of its stakeholders. If the government had considered following the advice of Novak or Rand, the crisis may have been completely…

although many have tried to ignore it. Our world is facing a global climate crisis. The world is changing and humans have played a significant role in this process. If we cannot find an immediate cure for this anthropogenic disease, then we must work with nature to save us both. If technology can send ideas and information all over the world, how can we use it to share clean water? I believe the current global water crisis can be solved by developing technologies utilizing…

Part 1: Crisis and Post Crisis Responses: The Flint, Michigan Water Crisis Case Living just two hours south of Flint, MI, I followed the news stories about their water crisis pretty closely. Organizations from all across the state and beyond offered assistance to the people of Flint. It became a household topic of conversation. My recommendations for the mayor of Flint at this point in time is to sit down and do a very serious evaluation of the crisis communication. It is time to put the…

Environmental degradation and climate change affects the health and nourishment of the poor as well as lower their capacity to produce. Degradation of global environment such as air, water, and soil pollution, deforestation, and excessive waste contribute to human health threats around the world. Being exposed to all those environmental degradations can cause severe diseases; for instance, 19-25% of the diseases worldwide are connected to environmental elements. In addition, a big percentage of…