Causes of Global Warming

The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has concluded with a high degree of confidence that the Earth’s climate is warming, largely as a result of human activity. Essentially every scientific body in America and around the world, like the National Academy of...

Ethanol

Is ethanol a good alternative to petroleum fuels? And is using corn to produce ethanol the right method?Where do you think we will be in 50 years on this issue?Find a reference that discusses an alternative fuel. Tell us what the article says about it and include your...

Environmental Issues

Describe the ethical issue providing appropriate historical information.Make a thesis statement that summarizes the position you are choosing to defend.Identify and describe accurately two opposing ethical positions (Virtue Theory, Natural Law, Social ContractTheory,...

Environmental Assessment

Identify 5 interventions for Psychosocial/ Supportive ObstaclesIdentify 5 Interventions for Physical FactorsIdentify 3 Interventions for Department EnvironmentCreate a table representing the Factors/Obstacles/Interventions you...

Atmospheric Energy Transfer and Temperature

Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue, why the sun and sky appear reddish at sunrise or sunset, or whyclouds usually appear white? Read the Chapter 2 Focus Topic Blue Skies, Red Suns, and White Clouds to gainsome insight on the physical reasons behind these...