This later extended to other parts of the world. The main reasons for the pipeline water supply were to provide clean drinking water from the lakes or rivers. However, the water was not initially treated. The reason was because the relationship between diseases and waterborne pathogens had not been established. Later on, filtration and chlorination…
For my second and final passport assignment, I decided to attend one of the events happening during American Indian Heritage Month, and watched an indigenous film at the Cline Library. The film was called Marathon For Justice by Brian Dermott. With it only being 44 minutes long, it discussed the journey for obtaining justice for the natives and their lands. Many hardships were faced throughout the way and protests were held when citizens didn’t get their ways. Their lands and resources were…
The bargaining power of suppliers is an important force to keep under control. It refer to the potential of the suppliers to increase the prices of inputs or the costs of industry in other ways. (MSG Management Study Guide, n.d.) The number of suppliers controls the amount of power that can be distributed. If there is only one supplier that exists, that supplier holds a lot of power over the company. The supplier is able to control prices and can charge as much as they like. With there being…
From: Xueyao Li To: State Department of Environmental Quality 1. Background Description Flint is a city located inside Michigan State. In the past few decades, it was fueled by automobile industry. However, due to the depression in auto industry, companies such as General Motors had close their door of plants, which led to a high rate of unemployment and crime rate as well. Later on, in 2011, the state took budgetary control over the whole city because it was in a financial emergency. Therefore…
California, a state with lush greenery and a seemingly perfect weather, has been attracting various people throughout history. However, what one does not realize is that California is in fact, an illusion. California has been plagued with a drought for a couple years, and the lush greenery seen on TV and postcards are from the effects of transferring water from thousands of miles away. Because of this, California has achieved the false appearance of looking very lush and vibrant. The epidemic of…
Everglades peoples water supply will go to risk, we wouldn’t have a natural buffer to help prevent the damage of hurricanes, and people would dump their unwanted pets causing problems to our food chains. Without the Everglades or wetlands people will be risking their water supply. People don’t realize that when they are polluting the Everglades they are not just harming the Everglades but they are also harming themselves. People nearby use that water for their water supply and if people are…
Anton Blair is a manager in a medium-size company. He receives a bonus depending on the net income of the company, and if the bonus isn’t high enough he recommends a suggestion to increase the net income. One of the recommendations that Blair suggested is to lower the estimate of doubtful accounts. By lowering the estimated doubtful account would cause the expenses to be lower than normal, and increase the net income. That would cause an increase in the income statement, and increase the…
must think clearly about which country scientists choose to help. In Ethiopia, villages lack the adequate amount of drinking water to sustain every villagers need. Out of the 82,825,000 people that live in Ethiopia, 62% of people live without the supply of clean drinking water, and 271,000 children die each year from various causes, including unclean water (Onuoha). Most land in Ethiopia is farmland, which is the reason why the majority of Ethiopians live in rural areas. 84% of Ethiopians live…
A sewer line that is damaged could not only cause flooding, but it may also pose a health risk to you and your family. That is why it is important to make sure you do not ignore signs of sewer line damage and that you know how to recognize the symptoms of a problem. Here are a few signs of sewer line damage that you will not want to ignore. 1. A water level in your toilet bowl that is inconsistent One noticeable sign of sewer line damage is if the water in your toilet bowls fluctuates on a…
Refer back to the developing world, if each family was given a case of bottled water those families would be assured they have a safe water supply for their dietary needs. A more convenient water supply allows those mothers or children of the family different opportunities, for the mothers, they have more time to do complete other activities and the children may have the option to do attend school a basic education. When…