that each firm could produce. Quota also can be bought from less polluting firms. Fourth, Management on resources. Encourage using renewable sources of energy, enforce control on water and natural sources management. Fifth, increase awareness on environmental protection. Many people are lacking of sufficient knowledge about sustainability and they do not know how to protect the environment. Sixth, introducing new clean technologies and transferring job opportunities to clean economies. Invest in…
India has a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic diversity. I grew up in a different state from with cultures different from my ancestors. At home, we spoke a different language, learned to speak another language outside and learned three more languages at school. All these experiences in my formative years have taught me identify and value the commonalities and differences of the human experience. My first experience as a teacher was during my undergraduate years when I tutored…
The remedial action objectives (RAO) for the Site presented in the ROD are: · Groundwater: Prevent human ingestion of, inhalation of, or dermal contact with groundwater that contains concentrations of PCE above 5 µg/L, TCE above 5 µg/L, cis-1,2-DCE above 70 µg/L, and trans-1,2-DCE above 100 µg/L (these concentrations are the maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs) set by the Clean Water Act (or are Maximum Contaminant levels [MCL] where MCLGs are set at zero)). · Soil: Prevent human ingestion of…
Ecological imperialism delineated as the intentional destruction, through exploitation, taking out and transmit of natural resources of the colonized lands in the fascination of scientific and economic progress. The main objective of this article is to show that the loss of the natural environment and agrarian culture and the evils of the rapid urbanization and industrial activity, Green Imperialism through the two famous fictions of George Orwell. It also focuses on the ecological dimension of…
In order for students to become environmentally literate, individuals must “climb the environmental literacy ladder” (What is Environmental Literacy, 2007). First, one must be connected to nature, not just aware of one’s surroundings, but also immersing one’s self in nature and being a participant in it. Once the connection between person and nature is established one becomes more aware of all the aspects that are interconnected, throughout the environment, locally and globally. The more time…
The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate a case that has been recall to identify a major problem facing humanity in the coming decades, which it involves in two arguments that can help or damage the social society. Sometimes, choosing one side can change your lifestyle and others, as it depends the actions or information being applied in the situation. As a matter of fact, the text or teaching that applies to the case, which the case demonstrates that one side refers that “we” should carry…
Over the course of history, three important ecological myths have taken root and influenced the way we look at human-environment relationships and environmental problems. The only way to truly understand the past regarding human impact on the environment is to analyze and evaluate these myths critically to understand where they came from and why they came to be. The first of these myths suggests that the humans of the past had a more harmonious relationship with the environment than the current…
either from a problematic situation or a better way of doing something is presented. Here, both occurred. Drugs were being wasted down a sink or toilet making an environmental impact and said drugs were made easily accessible to employees after ‘wasting’ had occurred, tempting abnegation. Gdula and Barczak (2014) point out why environmental impact of pharmaceuticals is of great concern, “Pharmaceuticals and biomolecules, such as drugs, have a huge influence on living organisms. [T]hey can cause…
several times, competed in a local aesthetics competition in which I always took the first position. The interest grew to a stage I decided to undertake a study in Urban and Regional Planning in the Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Nigeria, a profession that sees to environmental beauty and aesthetics, at the same time, managing…
and to understand the relations between the society, their industries and their companies together with their own responsibility in the Natural system (Nattrass 1999). Similarly, Natural Capitalism is a concept which aims at developing natural environmental growth and success. It is based on a change in the following 4 business practices (Lovins, Lovins and Hawken 2007): 1. Improving efficiency of natural resources 2. Move to biologically motivated models of…