Environmental factor

also allow for greater incentives. These incentives would include relief from liability for future cleanup; variable (versus uniform) cleanup standards that link the level of required cleanup to the future use of the site; flexible enforcement of environmental regulations; expedited permitting; and financial support for remediation through mechanisms such as grants, loans, subsidies, and tax incentives (U.S. EPA 2005). By 2004, roughly 20,000 contaminated sites had participated in, or were…

of China 's cities, pollution is so bad that the citizens have to stop for oxygen break at an oxygen station deployed in the city. In fact, according to China 's organization (Ministry of Environmental Protection), the air in some cities in the country has met the Air standards making the country an environmental crisis. In addition, because of the rising Air pollution in China, more than 10 million cans of oxygen cans were sold last year (Hills, Suzannah). Oxygen in a can is just one example of…

Throughout the years, humanity has faced many problems and challenges. It began with the first human wanting to lift things up and to travel to other places. People started to use their mind to create things and to build machines. As life went on, they surely solved some problems, but created more complex ones! No one can deny the benefits of the new industrial and technological advances; it not only enabled us to obtain gold and other metals from deep in the ground, but also to fly high in the…

emissions, and 40% of mercury emissions released into the air (Human Health and Environmental Effects of Emissions from Power Generation). So, who is responsible? The air is not privately owned, thus no one is likely to take on the sole responsibility of maintaining its purity (tragedy of the commons). Therefore, reduction of air pollution falls on the government’s shoulders (Air Pollution). The United States Environmental Protection Agency, an agency of the U.S. federal government, has taken on…

The government has a variety of resources that need to be used when necessary, such as the Love Canal incident. The Love Canal area is still in remission today, but it stands to reason that this practice of remedy needs to continue for future environmental disasters. Even though the federal government took action in the Love Canal incident, it took many years for that to happen. At the beginning everyone was too busy placing blame that they lost sight of the real goal at hand; that goal was to…

Biotechnology is studied through technologies and products so in today’s society our health, life, and our planet can and will be improved through science and technology. In biotechnology over the years has created legal issues in clinical research. In order to better understand biotechnology let’s start from the very beginning where the three main agencies oversee biotechnology and that’s the USDA, EPA, and FDA. These agencies allow biotechnology legally and safety be made but must be followed…

The South Window of Canterbury Cathedral has long been one of the largest and eldest stained glass windows in existence. A factor that has had an impact on the ongoing restoration process is the high content of potassium oxide in the glass. Its presence renders the window more susceptible to the damages caused by pollutants. This study aims to analyze the making and restoration of the South Window of Canterbury Cathedral in relation to the potassium oxide that contributed to its deterioration.…

Over the past 40 years, the Clean Air Act and the Environmental Protection Agency have made several advances in helping reduce air pollution and creating a better nation. Recently, congress has attacked the Environmental Protection Agency, essential tying their hands, for personal gains. In The Clean Air Act, Congress found that the pollution caused by rapidly evolving Cities, industrial development, and motor vehichle use were creating a danger to public health and agriculture. The primary…

One of the most significant environmental problems that put many people at risk was the Love Canal in Niagara Falls, New York. After years of living surrounded by toxic chemicals, complaints started rising. A strange odor and a distinct chemical seeping out from the ground and into basements and backyards stirred concern. Residents living in the area were experiencing health problems such as birth defects and genetic disorders. The high number of miscarriages was also a concern. The toxic…

The definition according to Patterson of economy is “ a system of production and consumption of goods and services that are allocated through an exchange ”(Patterson.2013,p.384). The economy is then driven by the consumers demand for certain products and services. As the consumer demand increases for the products or services provided many providers attempt to reduce use of resources in an attempt to keep prices low and attractive consumers. This is known as economic efficiency which is a firm’s…