Rough draft
Add and fix essay according to these points:
– go back to #1; see all the parts of the question. I am not even sure what segment you listened to. The summary should be around 1 page.
– why? is CO2 bad or good? or both? explain
-how does farming produce methane?
– specifically which gases? Why does it reduce it? Which greenhouse gases are NOT produced when we use green power?
– what else? think about other areas of your life; not just transportation
-what is an example of a policy you would tell Ron DeSantis to implement? Would this help climate change?
– you need 5 references…go to your textbook, chapter on climate change
Attached is Draft and original assignment instructions are below:
You may select any segment that interests you on the Science Friday Degrees of Change (a segment devoted to climate change topics). Listen to the segment and answer the following questions:
- Summarize the segment you listened to; include the name, the topic, the scientists (if mentioned), and a description of how it relates to climate change. Do not copy the summary provided on the website (I know you know this…but just a reminder…use your own words). A good way to summarize without plagiarizing is to listen to the discussion, take notes, and then write a summary. You can go back to look for specific information, like the scientist’s name, but most of the summary should come from your memory or your notes. Do not try to read the summary and then write your own summary – this is too hard.
- What are the principal gases involved in climate change? What are the primary sources of these gases? How does your topic increase or decrease the gases involved in climate change?
- What can you reasonably do to decrease your carbon footprint? Review the Carbon Footprint section of UM Sustainable Systems Factsheets, pages 12 – 13.
- As the future generation, or speaking for your children, what would you tell Ron DeSantis is the most critical environmental issue facing Florida today? Give an example of one policy change he could implement that would help address this environmental issue. Be specific.
Make sure to include 5 references using MLA or APA format.
A good answer should be 2-3 pages long (double-spaced).
Running head: CLIMATE CHANGE
CLIMATE CHANGE 4
Climate change
William Santos
EVR1001- Fall 2020
The environmental protection agency green power partnership plays a critical role in building the American green power industry. The partnership was established in 2001, aiming to protect human health and conserve the environment through advocating for green power utilization in companies. The green power market has grown approximately by 5000 % since the program’s inception.
Climate change has become a major defining issue in the contemporary world. The changes in weather patterns have threatened food production processes and rising sea levels that facilitate flooding (Degrees Of Change, From Science Friday, 2020). Greenhouse gases ensure that warmth essential in a human being’s survival is retained instead of being reflected into space. Greenhouses gases have a significant impact on climate change patterns. The gases are essential in the survival of human beings; they also occur naturally. Human activities such as the rising industrialization and large-scale agriculture have increased the amounts of greenhouse gases significantly. The levels of greenhouse gases are rising as the world’s population increases and increases in industrialization activities.
Water vapor is one of the greenhouse gases. Water vapor increase as temperature rises, evaporates more water from rivers and other water sources. Water vapor is essential in absorbing thermal infrared energy. Carbon dioxide is another greenhouse gas. The greenhouse occurs naturally as well as emerges from human activities. During the combustion of fuel, such as coal, carbon dioxide is a major by-product. According to statistics, the amounts of carbon dioxide in the United States atmosphere made up about 82% of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Carbon dioxide is critical in plant survival and food production. Methane is another greenhouse gas that originates from human activities such as farming. Statistics from the national research council indicate that amounts of methane gas in the atmosphere have risen sharply since the 1980s. Green power helps to reduce the amounts of greenhouses gasses emitted into the environment. It helps to achieve the clean air act by reducing pollution.
Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that emanate from the production and use of a service or a product. The reduction of carbon emissions can be impacted by reconsidering the frequency of travel. In 2017, the amounts of carbon dioxide originating from transmissions were more than the amounts generated by electricity generation activities (Urry, 2015). Reducing the frequency of travel will significantly help o reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions. According to a research study in 2017, operating without cars for one year saves approximately 2.6 tons of carbon dioxide. Regular service and maintenance of cars play a critical role in increasing vehicle efficiency and reducing emissions.
The most critical environmental issue facing Florida today is water management and conservation. There have been cuts in staffing and revenue in the six water management districts in Florida, according to reports in 2011. The water management boards governing systems have been curtailed by being limited to autonomy and diversity. The boards need to be strengthened to develop strategies to ensure adequate water supply in Florida. Florida water conservation efforts have not yielded the desired positive outcomes. Water efficiency standards need to be enhanced to reduce intensive irrigation and maintenance of irrigation systems, toilets, showerheads, and dishwater. The Florida water resources Act can play a crucial role in solving the problem of water conservation.
References
Degrees Of Change, From Science Friday. (, 2020). Retrieved 22 October 2020, from
Urry, J. (2015). Climate change and society. Why the social sciences matter (pp. 45-59). Palgrave Macmillan, London.