Environmental law

for what an environmental engineer is, yet it does not completely sum up what exactly one is. An environmental engineer is a paid and educated worker for the world who works full-time in multiple environments in order to receive the benefits of protecting the planet for others (Bureau of Labor Statistics). The idea of this being what an environmental engineer is has led me to believe that it is the career for me. However, the concept from above did not fully tell me what an environmental…

Comparing in detail the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) would take writing a small book. So, in order to answer this question effectively, key terms will be used and described briefly to compare them both. As stated in question 1, NEPA was the first law to put the spotlight on environmental issues with an all embracing national policy. NEPA mandates federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior…

What does it mean to you to be environmentally literate? To become environmentally literate a person must “Climb the Environmental Literacy Ladder” (What is Environmental Literacy, 2007). First s/he must be connected to nature; not just knowing about it, but also putting themselves in nature and being aware that they are a part of it. Once that connection is made one becomes more aware of all the aspects that are interconnected throughout the environment locally and globally. The more time…

With the 2016 ISO 14001 environmental recertification audit looming on the horizon, it’s important that we all know our role in the site’s Environmental Management System (EMS). A large part of our Environmental Management System and ISO certification relies on the identification and management of our Environmental Aspects. An Environmental Aspect is any activity carried out at the mill that does or may have an impact on the environment. This can range from activities associated with…

For years people of color have been disproportionately affected by environmental hazards. There are many reasons why people of color are more susceptible to environmental hazards. In simplest terms, the main reason for this injustice is environmental racism. Environmental racism can be described as environmental health discrimination based on race, mostly low income communities of color (Shelton & Miller, 2016). Environmental discrimination can take the form of placing waste facilities, chemical…

knowledge, skill, attitudes, motivation and commitment to work individually and collectively towards the solutions of current problems and prevention of new ones”(UNESCO UNEP IEEP Environmental Education Series6,1990). The need of the time is to make people sensitive towards nature through a strong programme of environmental education. It is a way of creating knowledge, understanding values, attitudes, abilities, skills and awareness among individuals and social groups towards the environment…

used by the companies. Rachel’s book, Silent Spring, lead to many environmental changes that took place in the chemical industry. Today, the teachings of Rachel Carson have influenced many environmentalists, and they have raised environmental consciousness throughout the country. Rachel Carson’s goal in writing Silent Spring was to raise awareness of the use of the…

Carson, is a book that explains the harmful effects that deadly chemical have on humans and the environment. Carson tries to persuade people to change the way they live. Has Carson succeeded in her attempt to change people’s behavior involving environmental issues? There are many ways that Carson has made changes in how people think about the problem of pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides. You may ask, how is Carson successful in her attempt? Carson has spread so much awareness of the…

Environmental justice is very ambiguous term as it denotes the need for not only environmental sustainability but also social liberation. Regrettably, not every citizen, politician or business owner is apprehensive about our wilting global environment. To this very day, there are scholars and politicians that contend that climate change and global warming is the rhetorical vehicle for which liberal propaganda can be transported. Consequently, these same leaders in their lofty positions deny that…

conservation of the environment, Act Two talks about pollution, and Act Three talks about the alternatives to destroying the environment. He also goes into detail about environmental movements and the accomplishments of these environmental movements. Kitchell’s film brought environmental awareness to the viewer through a series of environmental milestones and catastrophes. In Act One: Conservation, the film talks about conservation of nature. A company wanted to build a dam in the Grand…