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Propose a
Solution
to an Issue/Problem
Throughout the span of time, humankind has had to continually seek out solutions to issues at hand. For example, the telephone was invented to facilitate a streamlined method of communication across vast distances. The microwave was brought forth as a tool for quickly heating up meals, etc.
Our species has always had to adapt solutions to issues as they arise. From serious issues to lighter ones, we as a people have managed to move forward through ingenious invention and collaboration.
This assignment is an opportunity for you to put your own foot forward by offering your own solutionto an issue/problem.
*What makes this project ‘research’ is the fact that you are required to draw from a minimum of 4 secondary sources to introduce your explored issue and support your proposed solution.
So, for example, if I was arguing for the importance of switching over to an electric car, I would draw from my secondary sources to frame the environmental harm caused by fossil fuels. I would use my research to explain how oil is the most consumed form of fossil fuel for energy conversion. I would then move to forward the fact that our planet has a limited fossil fuel reserve.
Thanks to my front-loading the reader with the context behind my chosen issue, I would then draw from my research to support my argument for switching over to an electric car.
Things to Consider
-What is the issue/problem that you are moving to solve?
-Why is it an issue?
-Who does it affect?
-What is the big deal? (so what?)
-What is at stake?
-What is your proposed solution?
-Why will your solution work?
-Why is your solution better than others?
-What might those opposing your solution say against it?
-How would you defend your solution?
-What are the costs of your solution? (what does it take to enact your solution?)
-Do your solution’s pros outweigh any cons that it may involve?
-How would your proposed solution make the world a better place?
-Anything else?
Format Requirements
-MLA Citation
-1" Margins All Around
-Times New Roman/Arial
-12pt font
-Double Spaced
-Works Cited Page
Minimum of 4 Pages
You are required to draw from a minimum of 4 credible outside sources.
*At least two of these sources must come from the Citrus College library research database.
Distribution of Points
-Essay= 125 points
-peer workshop= 20 points
-correct MLA Format + works cited page= 5 points
Important Dates
Librarian Research
Workshop: *week of1/25
Outline--Deadline *1/31
Workshop: *Post rough draft by 2/3.
Final Draft Due: Thursday, 2/11/2021
(by 11:59pm)
Grading Criteria
Use this to help build and revise your essay.
1. Does the essay have a clear purpose and direction, including a thesis statement with a clear and arguable solution?
2. Do ...
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Solution
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Things to Consider
-What is the issue/problem that you are moving to solve?
-Why is it an issue?
-Who does it affect?
-What is the big deal? (so what?)
-What is at stake?
-What is your proposed solution?
-Why will your solution work?
-Why is your solution better than others?
-What might those opposing your solution say against it?
-How would you defend your solution?
-What are the costs of your solution? (what does it take to enact your solution?)
-Do your solution’s pros outweigh any cons that it may involve?
-How would your proposed solution make the world a better place?
-Anything else?
Format Requirements
-MLA Citation
-1" Margins All Around
-Times New Roman/Arial
-12pt font
-Double Spaced
-Works Cited Page
Minimum of 4 Pages
You are required to draw from a minimum of 4 credible outside sources.
*At least two of these sources must come from the Citrus College library research database.
Distribution of Points
-Essay= 125 points
-peer workshop= 20 points
-correct MLA Format + works cited page= 5 points
Important Dates
Librarian Research
Workshop: *week of1/25
Outline--Deadline *1/31
Workshop: *Post rough draft by 2/3.
Final Draft Due: Thursday, 2/11/2021
(by 11:59pm)
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Use this to help build and revise your essay.
1. Does the essay have a clear purpose and direction, including a thesis statement with a clear and arguable solution?
2. Do ...
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Ecological health, diversity and productivity and maximize resource recovery through the participatory approach.
Goals:
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Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
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The status.
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collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
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• Separation – recycling – marketing.
• Open dumpsite dandora dump site through public education on source separation of waste, of which the situation can be reversed.
• Nairobi is one of the C40 cities in this respect , various actors in the solid waste management space have adopted a variety of technologies to reduce short lived climate pollutants including source separation , recycling , marketing of the recycled products.
• Through the network, it should expect to benefit from expertise of the different actors in the network in terms of applicable technologies and practices in reducing the short-lived climate pollutants.
Good practices:
Despite the dismal collection of solid waste in Nairobi city, there are practices and activities of informal actors (CBOs, CBO-SACCOs and yard shop operators) and other formal industrial actors on solid waste collection, recycling and waste reduction.
Practices and activities of these actor groups are viewed as innovations with the potential to change the way solid waste is handled.
CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
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I joined ENVIRON as an associate directly following the completion of my masters degree in aquatic toxicology. Although I was excited to begin my new job, I thought that I might miss the atmosphere of continual learning which accompanies an academic setting. Fortunately, I was wrong. ENVIRON is committed to the professional development of its employees; encouraging increased specialization within one’s field as well as expansion into related subjects and technologies. As a result, while formal classes are gone, my education continues.
For example, I had no formal training working with geospatial information systems, or GIS, but was notified of the need for additional GIS assistance shortly after my start date. At first, I was daunted by the thought of learning this fairly complex program on my own, but was quickly involved in weekly training sessions conducted by a colleague and experienced GIS analyst. My questions were encouraged and help was always available. In a relatively short time, I became become familiar with the program, and have created maps and figures for multiple projects. I now have a new skill that is in high demand not only in at ENVIRON, but throughout the field of environmental science.
Surprisingly, project work has also helped to develop a new hobby-bird watching. I had always noticed the birds that I saw, but was certainly a novice when it came to species identification. Then, I began work on a long-term, bird related project, which increased my interest and understanding of bird ecology and identification. This makes another hobby of mine-hiking, much more interesting as I am able to identify more of the birds that I come across.
These are just two examples of my education at ENVIRON, and I am definitely looking forward to a career of continual learning at ENVIRON.
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I joined ENVIRON as an associate directly following the completion of my masters degree in aquatic toxicology. Although I was excited to begin my new job, I thought that I might miss the atmosphere of continual learning which accompanies an academic setting. Fortunately, I was wrong. ENVIRON is committed to the professional development of its employees; encouraging increased specialization within one’s field as well as expansion into related subjects and technologies. As a result, while formal classes are gone, my education continues.
For example, I had no formal training working with geospatial information systems, or GIS, but was notified of the need for additional GIS assistance shortly after my start date. At first, I was daunted by the thought of learning this fairly complex program on my own, but was quickly involved in weekly training sessions conducted by a colleague and experienced GIS analyst. My questions were encouraged and help was always available. In a relatively short time, I became become familiar with the program, and have created maps and figures for multiple projects. I now have a new skill that is in high demand not only in at ENVIRON, but throughout the field of environmental science.
Surprisingly, project work has also helped to develop a new hobby-bird watching. I had always noticed the birds that I saw, but was certainly a novice when it came to species identification. Then, I began work on a long-term, bird related project, which increased my interest and understanding of bird ecology and identification. This makes another hobby of mine-hiking, much more interesting as I am able to identify more of the birds that I come across.
These are just two examples of my education at ENVIRON, and I am definitely looking forward to a career of continual learning at ENVIRON.
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I joined ENVIRON as an associate directly following the completion of my masters degree in aquatic toxicology. Although I was excited to begin my new job, I thought that I might miss the atmosphere of continual learning which accompanies an academic setting. Fortunately, I was wrong. ENVIRON is committed to the professional development of its employees; encouraging increased specialization within one’s field as well as expansion into related subjects and technologies. As a result, while formal classes are gone, my education continues.
For example, I had no formal training working with geospatial information systems, or GIS, but was notified of the need for additional GIS assistance shortly after my start date. At first, I was daunted by the thought of learning this fairly complex program on my own, but was quickly involved in weekly training sessions conducted by a colleague and experienced GIS analyst. My questions were encouraged and help was always available. In a relatively short time, I became become familiar with the program, and have created maps and figures for multiple projects. I now have a new skill that is in high demand not only in at ENVIRON, but throughout the field of environmental science.
Surprisingly, project work has also helped to develop a new hobby-bird watching. I had always noticed the birds that I saw, but was certainly a novice when it came to species identification. Then, I began work on a long-term, bird related project, which increased my interest and understanding of bird ecology and identification. This makes another hobby of mine-hiking, much more interesting as I am able to identify more of the birds that I come across.
These are just two examples of my education at ENVIRON, and I am definitely looking forward to a career of continual learning at ENVIRON.
The types and variety of work you do will depend on your location, your education, your experience, and our client needs. There are no barriers to collaborating with colleagues in other offices, so regardless of which of the 80 offices worldwide you work from, you may be working on a project halfway around the world, with colleagues in many offices.
The types and variety of work you do will depend on your location, your education, your experience, and our client needs. There are no barriers to collaborating with colleagues in other offices, so regardless of which of the 80 offices worldwide you work from, you may be working on a project halfway around the world, with colleagues in many offices.
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I joined ENVIRON as an associate directly following the completion of my masters degree in aquatic toxicology. Although I was excited to begin my new job, I thought that I might miss the atmosphere of continual learning which accompanies an academic setting. Fortunately, I was wrong. ENVIRON is committed to the professional development of its employees; encouraging increased specialization within one’s field as well as expansion into related subjects and technologies. As a result, while formal classes are gone, my education continues.
For example, I had no formal training working with geospatial information systems, or GIS, but was notified of the need for additional GIS assistance shortly after my start date. At first, I was daunted by the thought of learning this fairly complex program on my own, but was quickly involved in weekly training sessions conducted by a colleague and experienced GIS analyst. My questions were encouraged and help was always available. In a relatively short time, I became become familiar with the program, and have created maps and figures for multiple projects. I now have a new skill that is in high demand not only in at ENVIRON, but throughout the field of environmental science.
Surprisingly, project work has also helped to develop a new hobby-bird watching. I had always noticed the birds that I saw, but was certainly a novice when it came to species identification. Then, I began work on a long-term, bird related project, which increased my interest and understanding of bird ecology and identification. This makes another hobby of mine-hiking, much more interesting as I am able to identify more of the birds that I come across.
These are just two examples of my education at ENVIRON, and I am definitely looking forward to a career of continual learning at ENVIRON.
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I joined ENVIRON as an associate directly following the completion of my masters degree in aquatic toxicology. Although I was excited to begin my new job, I thought that I might miss the atmosphere of continual learning which accompanies an academic setting. Fortunately, I was wrong. ENVIRON is committed to the professional development of its employees; encouraging increased specialization within one’s field as well as expansion into related subjects and technologies. As a result, while formal classes are gone, my education continues.
For example, I had no formal training working with geospatial information systems, or GIS, but was notified of the need for additional GIS assistance shortly after my start date. At first, I was daunted by the thought of learning this fairly complex program on my own, but was quickly involved in weekly training sessions conducted by a colleague and experienced GIS analyst. My questions were encouraged and help was always available. In a relatively short time, I became become familiar with the program, and have created maps and figures for multiple projects. I now have a new skill that is in high demand not only in at ENVIRON, but throughout the field of environmental science.
Surprisingly, project work has also helped to develop a new hobby-bird watching. I had always noticed the birds that I saw, but was certainly a novice when it came to species identification. Then, I began work on a long-term, bird related project, which increased my interest and understanding of bird ecology and identification. This makes another hobby of mine-hiking, much more interesting as I am able to identify more of the birds that I come across.
These are just two examples of my education at ENVIRON, and I am definitely looking forward to a career of continual learning at ENVIRON.
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I joined ENVIRON as an associate directly following the completion of my masters degree in aquatic toxicology. Although I was excited to begin my new job, I thought that I might miss the atmosphere of continual learning which accompanies an academic setting. Fortunately, I was wrong. ENVIRON is committed to the professional development of its employees; encouraging increased specialization within one’s field as well as expansion into related subjects and technologies. As a result, while formal classes are gone, my education continues.
For example, I had no formal training working with geospatial information systems, or GIS, but was notified of the need for additional GIS assistance shortly after my start date. At first, I was daunted by the thought of learning this fairly complex program on my own, but was quickly involved in weekly training sessions conducted by a colleague and experienced GIS analyst. My questions were encouraged and help was always available. In a relatively short time, I became become familiar with the program, and have created maps and figures for multiple projects. I now have a new skill that is in high demand not only in at ENVIRON, but throughout the field of environmental science.
Surprisingly, project work has also helped to develop a new hobby-bird watching. I had always noticed the birds that I saw, but was certainly a novice when it came to species identification. Then, I began work on a long-term, bird related project, which increased my interest and understanding of bird ecology and identification. This makes another hobby of mine-hiking, much more interesting as I am able to identify more of the birds that I come across.
These are just two examples of my education at ENVIRON, and I am definitely looking forward to a career of continual learning at ENVIRON.
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I joined ENVIRON as an associate directly following the completion of my masters degree in aquatic toxicology. Although I was excited to begin my new job, I thought that I might miss the atmosphere of continual learning which accompanies an academic setting. Fortunately, I was wrong. ENVIRON is committed to the professional development of its employees; encouraging increased specialization within one’s field as well as expansion into related subjects and technologies. As a result, while formal classes are gone, my education continues.
For example, I had no formal training working with geospatial information systems, or GIS, but was notified of the need for additional GIS assistance shortly after my start date. At first, I was daunted by the thought of learning this fairly complex program on my own, but was quickly involved in weekly training sessions conducted by a colleague and experienced GIS analyst. My questions were encouraged and help was always available. In a relatively short time, I became become familiar with the program, and have created maps and figures for multiple projects. I now have a new skill that is in high demand not only in at ENVIRON, but throughout the field of environmental science.
Surprisingly, project work has also helped to develop a new hobby-bird watching. I had always noticed the birds that I saw, but was certainly a novice when it came to species identification. Then, I began work on a long-term, bird related project, which increased my interest and understanding of bird ecology and identification. This makes another hobby of mine-hiking, much more interesting as I am able to identify more of the birds that I come across.
These are just two examples of my education at ENVIRON, and I am definitely looking forward to a career of continual learning at ENVIRON.