ANTHROPOCENE SHOCK Section a Artificial fertilizers have disturbed the cycle of nitrogen by leading to the release of nitrous oxide, which is known to be the most powerful greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. artificial fertilizers have also led to the excess runoff of nitrogen in the water, therefore, leading to the destruction of the ecosystem. Before 1900, ammonia was perfected by the German chemicals and was termed to be the most important since nitrogen was an important element in explosives and German had been stopped from acquiring supplies from Peru and chile. Section B: question 3 The average American soldiers in the second world war used 228 more energy than in the predecessor. There was transformation of oil logistics in the course of the war; refinery capacities were increased so as to response to the military need. In between 1940 and 1944,there was an increase of US industrial production so as develop their productivity in consideration of the demand of military needs. Again, the beach aircrafts company asked for the design of aluminum houses making the aluminum industry conquer several…
climate change Climate change is the global health emergency of the 21st Century is an article written by Hollis.Ph.d, J.D, a leading climate justice analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientist. In 2018,13 U.S scientific agencies together published the Fourth National Climate Assessment. The article indicates how rising seas, severe weather conditions, and high temperatures result in mental issues, infectious disease, and cardiopulmonary illness. Many residents of color and low-income struggles with pollution of air, soil, and water caused by the burning of fossils fuels or dumping lead and ash in the water supply. Climatic change is associated with chronic conditions like depression, obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney disease, and propels the body to overwork when reacting to existing environmental hazards. The changes alter patterns of illness and distort the health system, which can’t be ignored. Union of Concerned Scientists discovered that change in temperatures leads to the extreme increase of heat, resulting in more public health risks, especially to low incomers who are not able to relocate during severe weather events. Hollis states that Policies need to be formulated that…
WHY YOU SHOULD CONTRACT A PROFESSIONAL TO INSTALL YOUR WINDOWS Whenever you open a window or close it, you hardly ever think of the importance of this simple utility that lets in light, sound and air into you home or shuts out the cold air and keeps in the warmth. Proper ventilation is critical to your wellbeing and comfort, suppressing the stuffiness and driving the gloom out of our lives. Windows allow us to enjoy the views of our neighbourhoods from the safety of our bedrooms and living rooms. Windows offer numerous benefits, from functionality to beauty. Comfort Hot air escapes from your kitchens through the windows, allowing you to enjoy the coolness indoors. When you need to keep in the heat during a cold spell, you close the windows and enjoy the cosy warmth of your house. Security Secure windows protect homes. All homes require windows for the function of ventilation, but the windows must also not make the house vulnerable to external threats. The design aspect of the windows must offer functionality together with a level of security.…
Landscape ecology Introduction The rise of many applications of land management has led to the development and popularity of landscape ecology. In definition, Landscape ecology refers to the science of studying and improving the relationship between natural ecological processes and practical ecosystems. In essence, landscape ecology explores the relationship between land use and landscape scales. However, one factor that makes landscape ecology different from other contemporary studies of land use and ecological patterns is the fact that landscape ecology studies ecological processes that occur over very significantly large areas. For example, this article focuses on landscape ecology and patterns at Fort Benning, GA. This shows how the focus of landscape ecology differs from other contemporary land use and ecological pattern studies. The focus on a wide area of land means that Landscape ecology focuses on a variety of ecosystems and not just one ecosystem. This makes the process of quantifying the similarities and differences between different land processes not only complicated, but also lengthy and requiring specific knowledge, tools, and techniques. This article discusses some of these tools and uses…
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF TEFLON MESH Teflon mesh is a semi-crystalline, thermoplastic material that is highly resistant to chemicals and acids. The material, however, is not completely heat resistant. Manufacturers of Teflon typically make it lightweight. While it features an extremely high impact strength, it is its stiffness that makes it a viable option in hospitals. Furthermore, it has a higher melting point in contrast to both Polyester and Polypropelene and boasts superb dielectric qualities. It serves a host of purposes in the medical world, which include: Construction of Urinary Catheter When it comes to catheters, doctors prefer those that are Teflon-meshed. The adoption of Teflon as the material of choice, as medical experts claim, is the toxicity linked to the production, utilization, and disposal of PVC. Teflon offers dimensional stability and clarity, which means patients can view the urine with ease. The material is relatively smooth, and some brands may even have an antibacterial lining applied. Teflon’s low coefficient friction makes it ideal for catheter lining so that the latter can be inserted seamlessly and without causing any discomfort…
Climate change and extinction Scientific and historical examination of the extinction of different ecological organisms indicates that human activities have played a significant role in recent extinctions. However, earlier forms of recent extinctions such as the Pleistocene suggest that climate change could also have been a substantial contributor to the ecological phenomenon. However, evidence from Islands like New Zealand and Madagascar shows that since the arrival of humans in the Islands about 1000 years ago, several ecological extinctions have occurred (Sam Noble Museum, 2017). Human activities cause the extinction of several organisms from their ecological habitats in three specific ways. First, they cause extinction through overexploitation in the form of hunting and fishing. The clearing of land for farming and human settlement has also led to the disappearance of several species of organisms from their ecological habitats (Barbier, Burgess & Folke, 2019). Additionally, human being’s genetic modifications of different plants and animals have also led to the extinction of some plant and animal species. Economic growth is the epicenter of human activities. In essence, all human activities in one or…
Amazon Drone Delivery Introduction The manual shipping of goods from the warehouse store to customers can be very intriguing at times. There can be mixed up of deliveries, undone deliveries, or missed deadlines. With the recent rise in technology, this can quickly be done with if there are better means of delivery. This is, for example, the use of delivery drones. This is a technology that shipping companies should go for. The Amazon delivery drone would be a perfect fit for this. This idea was developed in the university technical laboratory after realizing that most shipping companies were having a hard time shipping goods or making deliveries to their clients. Concept and vision Shipping companies have been trusted by sellers and buyers to ship and deliver the specified goods to buyers at the given time. They also have to ensure that they communicate with the sellers on sure reviews from clients, get addresses, names, contacts, and so on. They, therefore, need a reliable operating system for the running of the business. When making deliveries, Amazon uses cargo flights, vehicles, ships,…
“The Case of Plant Relocation” Ethical issues refer to the standards which a business subscribes to and which help them distinguish between right and wrong and define their cause of actions morally. Lohrey (n.d) asserts that the company has ethical obligations in staffing related issues, health, and safety in the work environment, eliminating conflict of interests to their environment and so forth. A review of the Electrocorp case shows that there are several ethical issues that arise in their operations and their decision to relocate to other third world countries. These issues include compensation packages and their ability to meet the needs of their staff. The second ethical issue deals with safety regulations in their operations. This is a critical issue given the fact that the company deals with dangerous solvents, which must be handled with extreme care. As such, the company faces the ethical problem of ensuring that they provide protection and safety procedures for its staff. The third moral issue is the company’s obligation to ensure environmental protection. Electrocorp, therefore, is obligated to ensure that they do not…
Air Pollution in Beijing Beijing, being the capital city of China, has been affected by pollution to unimaginable extents. The city has recorded one of the biggest pollution effects that have been witnessed around all the major cities in the world. The pollution has been brought about by several factors and aspects that have been taking a course in the city. Olympic Games that have been in the city in 2008 brought about air pollution (Chen et al 434). Economical advancements in the city, increased number of motor vehicles traversing the city, population growth and the fumes from all the industries, especially manufacturing, have been, just to mention a few, the main causes of the pollution being experienced in Beijing. The pollution has a lot of effects on the residents of the city. Numerous health complications, including cancer, have been related to pollution. Daily lives and operation of humans and their activities have also been hindered a great deal. It is high time the government of China, through urban planning, to come up with perfect solutions that can mitigate…
THE THREE TYPES OF PUBLIC POLICY DISCUSSION There are three main basic types of public policies that were explored in this week’s reading. They include Distributive, Redistributive, and Regulatory. The strategies were developed in various ways, and they also impact our daily life in different ways. Considering the distributive policy, this policy is mainly concerned by the distribution and provision of services to the public. It happened when a local highway was built in a small town in Northern California. The road was established through a tunnel to allow access to the main road that eased congestion and traffic for commuters. The Redistributive policy, on the other hand, deals with fostering equality in terms of an opportunity to the public. It involves a situation when the resources in a society are distributed to various groups who require assistance to economically function effectively. Lastly, the Regulatory policy mainly limits the discrimination of individuals in a society. It occurs where the cost is concentrated on a smaller number of people, but the benefits are seen over a larger population. RESPONSE ONE The…