Environmental Pollution The environment forms a crucial aspect of human life because that is where we find the essentials of life, such as air, food, and water. Environmental pollution has influenced the quality of life for plants and animals. It is one of the significant threats in the whole world. This is a global threat that is seen in all countries, including the third world countries, despite their development. We should treat our surroundings, like our mother. It also nurtures us. If we pollute our environment, then how will we survive? Environmental pollution is one of the most researched, discussed as well as ignored and abused by all of us in today’s age. This essay discusses environmental pollution as one of the things that I could change in the whole world when given a chance. According to Lehmann & Joseph (2015), environmental pollution is the physical or biological contamination of the environment, which affects its normal functioning. Environmental pollution contains so many forms of infection, such as air pollution, noise pollution, and water pollution. Air, for example, can be polluted…
Microplastics Use of microbeads in cosmetic products Notably, cosmetic companies in the country are trying all their best to maximize their profits at the cost of using cheap materials as they are making their products. These companies make their cosmetic products containing beads that are small in their size that bare eyes cannot recognize their presence in the products. Microbeads are commonly used, which are the tiny plastic orbs that are added in cosmetics such as deodorants, shower soaps, lotions, and make up for their exfoliating effects on the skins of the users. Cosmetic companies prefer these microplastics due to their uniformity in size and shape, which make them more exfoliating than the alternatives which are natural such as almonds. Additionally, these microbeads are cheap, thus reducing the cost of production to the industry, and also they help increase the shelf life of these products compared to the naturally made alternatives. Some companies have gone higher to some extent of using colored microbeads in their products to make them more appealing in the eyes of their customers. Furthermore, these microplastics…
Environmental Management for Sustainable Development Learning outcomes assessed: Apply a critical analysis of the international economic, environmental, legal and social-political issues surrounding climate change and sustainability and developing countries’ concerns. Critically evaluate alternative means available to ensure the sustainable development of oil and gas industries. Evaluate the actions by consumers and governments to strengthen measures for sustainable development of oil and gas industries. Analyse the impact of sustainable strategies on the oil and gas industry[unique_solution] This coursework is worth 100% of the total marks for this module. Page 1 of 9 Assignment Brief Sustainability and what it means for the Oil and Gas Companies Background The World Commission on Environment and Development (1987) defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their needs”. The oil and gas industries may find it difficult to continue in their present strategy in the future if sustainable approaches are not implemented fully at various levels of their own commercial businesses. This is mainly due to constant…
Climate chaos solutions Before the debate, we first analyze the climate change mainly by three categories: first, astronomical reasons: including changes in solar radiation, earth orbits and changes in tides; second, geographical reasons: including polar movements, land and sea Changes, continental drift and volcanic activity; third, human causes: increased CO2 content in the atmosphere, and artificially increased aerosol effects. Among the above three major influencing factors, only the human element is a controllable variable. At the same time, as a big country, is it necessary to assume the responsibility of the big country in the global environment? Should the state implement a series of measures to save energy and reduce emissions? Laozi has no interest in the disputes between the big powers. He prefers carefree and freedom compared to the rules and orders that make people just dull. He said: First of all, everyone knows that changes in solar radiation and changes in the continental plate may be the leading causes of this climate turmoil, and these are unpredictable natural factors. ‘Human law, earth law, heaven, and law, the Tao…
The Deep Ecology Platform The well-being and flourishing of human and nonhuman life on Earth have value in themselves (synonyms: inherent worth, intrinsic value, inherent value). These values are independent of the usefulness of the nonhuman world for human purposes. Richness and diversity of life forms contribute to the realization of these values and are also values in themselves. Humans have no right to reduce this richness and diversity except to satisfy vital needs. Present human interference with the nonhuman world is excessive, and the situation is rapidly worsening. The flourishing of human life and cultures is compatible with a substantial decrease of the human population. The flourishing of nonhuman life requires such a decrease. Policies must therefore be changed. The changes in policies affect basic economic, technological, and ideological structures. The resulting state of affairs will be deeply different from the present. The ideological change is mainly that of appreciating life quality (dwelling in situations of inherent worth) rather than adhering to an increasingly higher standard of living. There will be a profound awareness of the difference between big…
Climate change as a public health issue Climate change is a big threat to public health today. Climate change has been able to affect humans through several social, cultural and natural ways (The Lancet, 391(10120), 581-630. . Its effects comes in tow differently ways; firstly, it can increase the occurrence of health problems that are already affected by climate or by weather factors, for instance extreme heat, skin diseases and secondly, its can result into unexpected health threats in areas where they have never occurred before for example; rise of storm and flooding. Certain groups of people are likely to be affected in great ways than others. Climate change challenges may have great impacts on people who live in places that are vulnerable to coastal storms, seal level rise and drought (Sazvar, Z., Rahmani, M., & Govindan, K. (2018). People who are living in poverty, aging adults, and immigrant populations have limited resources to cope up with changes. Due to their limited funds they are unable to relocate or evacuate in case of any a climate change complication. They are unable…
Causes and effects of corruption In Ivory Coast In Ivory Coast, corruption in its many forms remains to be the main cause of the economy’s slow growth and development. The country has embraced corruption and cases of corruption no longer seem to be dealt with, those in charge of fighting and stopping it show delays in handling corruption cases and sometimes never handle them. Corruption has become a major threat to investment. Here judicial proceedings, customs, tax issues, and even contract awards have been affected by corruption deeds of the leaders and the citizens as well. Even obtaining an official stamp or a copy of birth certificate for your children you have to bribe the person in charge. Causes of corruption Colonial and political roots In the post-colonial era most of the African countries separated and turned away from their colons but Ivory Coast instead kept close ties with France. The relationship brought technical and military assistance from France. But it has also been a root cause in influencing the country into corruption. Leaders in Ivory Coast have inherited…
The Role of ZnO and TiO2 in Antimicrobial Bioplastics Based on PLA-Chitosan Abstract The purpose of this study was to develop bioplastics using chitosan-Poly Lactic Acid (PLA), ZnO, and TiO2 to improve antimicrobial properties. In the preparation of the bioplastics, PLA with chitosan-ZnO or chitosan-TiO2 were used. The antimicrobial activity, mechanical properties, thermal properties, and water vapor permeability of bioplastics were evaluated. In general, the addition of ZnO produces better properties compared to TiO2. PLA-ZnO and chitosan have antimicrobial activity against bacteria such as Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, yeast such as Candida albicans, and fungus Aspergillus niger. PLA-chitosan-ZnO alloys have the best antimicrobial activity, even though there is no formation of new functional groups of alloys. In comparison to other similar products, these bioplastics have medium tensile strength, tensile modulus, and elongation percentages with low barrier ability to water vapor. The PLA with chitosan and ZnO or TiO2 addition decomposed in a single stage, though the decomposition temperature increases after the addition of PLA. Keywords: antimicrobial properties, bioplastic, PLA, TiO2, ZnO Introduction Petrochemical plastics such as polyethylene…
EVALUATION OF HILTON COMPANY BASED ON PESTLE ANALYSIS OF MARKET ENVIRONMENT INTRODUCTION HILTON HISTORY AND BACKGROUND Hilton worldwide holdings Inc. which was also Hilton Hotel Corporation, is an American based company that manages and franchises several hotels and resorts. It is currently managed and operated by CEO Christopher J Nasseta. The Hotel derived its name from its owner, Conrad Hilton. He first purchased a hotel in Cisco, Texas in 1919 and continued purchasing more hotels in Texas as years passed by. In 1925, Dallas Hilton became the first hotel to bear the name Hilton. In 1946, Conrad and Co formed Hilton Hotel Corporation which became the first hotel company after the World War 2 to sell stock in New York stock exchange. The Hotel took advantage of the political stability after World War 2 to establish themselves since at that time; most customers valued and found it very important in using lodging services. In this case, they flourished rapidly and gained a lot of popularity. . At the time, the country focused on rebuilding its economy after World War 2.…
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Introduction Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse. There are several problems associated with the current Impact Assessment processes in Hong Kong, and they include such things as lack of sufficient experience, in the availability of expertise in the ministry of Environmental Forestry, lack of experience at the level of Environmental Board because of unavailability of managerial and technical experts. Another reason is that there is no sufficient support from the authorizing body. Possible Problems For the whole process to be complete and successful, there is a need for experience in that the implementation should have started at least early. This is because if the entire process had started as early as possible, the managers of the process would know how to handle things because the negativities would have manifested early. They would have known how to manage them that early and thus by now there would be no much of those negativities…