This lab enables you to construct a physical scale model of a stream system to help you understand how streams and rivers shape the landscape, and how human actions can affect river ecosystems.  This lab is done with materials that you will need to supply; the list of items you will need to obtain is […]

SAVING THE REDWOODS: THE EUGENIC CONNECTION Tony Platt* “The past is everywhere.” (David Lowenthal, 1985) “History is what gives a place meaning.” (Rebecca Solnit, 2004) Introduction National Geographic recently identified California’s northern coast as ninth in the world out of 115 tourist destinations that remain “unspoiled” (Vogel, 2004: 3). Unspoiled as long as you don’t […]

As you know, our world is heavily dependent on fossil fuels for meeting our energy needs. In Chapter 6 of Contemporary Environmental Issues, you have read that there is concern about the possibility of reaching a peak in oil production, and even coal and natural gas will eventually run out. (Next week, in Chapter 7 of […]

Pollutants can harm ecosystem function and may also harm human health. You will write an APA-style research paper about pollutants, their impacts, and mitigation of harmful effects. Include the following: Select 1 example of an environmental pollutant from the following list: Acid precipitation/ Acid rain Smog DDT pesticide use Eutrophication Answer the following questions about […]

This assignment is aligned to this course outcome: Apply macroeconomic concepts to current and personal economic events and decisions. In addition to writing about macroeconomic concepts, it’s equally important to be able to convey your understanding of these concepts by communicating them to others. In the workplace you might do this by writing briefs (like […]