Drinking establishments

After the first few weeks of clinic, I feel very lucky for the experiences that I’ve had so far. I came to clinic without any working experience in environmental law. Instead, I brought a strong interest that has slowly been building since taking urban planning and environmental classes in college and then finding the legal issues presented in property and water law even more so. One thing that I did not bring though was an informed appreciation for just how complicated these issues were. Issues…

Thames Water, as the biggest water company in England and Wales, has made unacceptable failure to control water leakages just months after pouring raw sewage into London’s main river. The companies’ behaviors bring a set of moral issues and is a right/wrong conflict. The most important moral challenge in this case is that Thames Water made profit at the cost of environment and public health while its primary obligation is to protect public health. Thames Water is being investigated by regulator…

Discussion A water shortage can affect you no matter where you live in the world. It's arguably humanity's most vital natural resource. It sustains all other activities; it's the essential basis of economies, societies and human life. A water shortage in Mt Timid would mean loss of property, jobs, business, lack of growth, and most importantly loss of lives which will turn Mt Timid into what is known as a ghost town. If preventable, it is inhumane to let this terrible incident occur. This is why…

extraordinary was the Flint water case. The Flint water case received national attention in 2014 when a sample of the water was broadcast on national television that Flint’s drinking water was brown and contaminated. Many people were outraged that the city officials ignored the issue of the water for years and the deaths that occurred from drinking the water. The residents wanted someone to be held accountable for their actions. It wasn’t until June 2017, when the Attorney General officially…

According to (2014), emphasizes that there are several correlations that comes along with drinking alcohol, which to some extent may include the following: suicide, sexual activity, poor school performance and even some health problems. Hence, current research on adolescents and the use of alcohol continues to concentrate on what are the typical…

When the basic human right of over a hundred thousand people is forcibly taken away, mental and physical strains come into play. In the wealthiest country, it is almost unimaginable that such a tragedy should happen in the United States. A small town just outside of Detroit, Flint, Michigan is suffering from the worst case of lead poisoning in the states since the 1970’s. What was once a prosperous city due to the automobile industry is now left poverty stricken.After this, the city was forced…

Underage Drinking “Teen alcohol use kills 4,700 people each year - that’s more than all illegal drugs combined” (Hingson) more teens are killed by one of the commodities that the most people do. Everyone makes a big deal about how our kids are overdosing on drugs and are doing gateway drugs that will lead to hard drugs, but yet all those combined don 't account for the death toll of alcohol. Why is that? Some would say it is because alcohol is so harmful and abusive to the human body. Others…

Water is the world’s most critical resource, sustaining life while enabling economic and social development. The necessity of water for human development is highlighted by the copious amounts of water used on a daily basis in agricultural practices and in order to manufacture consumables, process and extract minerals, generate power, as well as process food and beverages. However, many countries now face challenges of growing water demands as a result of not only increased economic growth but…

of alcohol consumption: A national survey in Singapore Summary Drinking behaviour can significantly vary depending on the geographical area and social contexts. In order to understand the patterns (frequency, quantity, type, context, binge drinking, etc.) social, cultural, ethnic and personal factors affecting drinking behaviour, a national survey is warranted. The survey will also shed light on prime areas such as impacts of drinking (health, social), associated gambling & smoking, perceived…

the lake. Organic pollution at the water surface rose from 1% in 1987 to 29% in 1994. (Liang, G., 2012; He, H., 2012) In June 2007, Lake Taihu had an algae bloom that was dozens of centimetres thick, causing tap water to turn yellow and foul. The drinking water in Wuxi was also polluted. Since then, algal blooms have happened every year. Even though major government efforts had been put into cleaning up the lake and preventing water pollution from the agricultural activities, the lake still…