Research paper about
pollutants, their impacts, and mitigation of harmful effects
You
will write an APA-style research paper about pollutants, their impacts, and
mitigation of harmful effects. Include the following:
Use
the following pollutant
·
o
DDT
pesticide use
·
Answer
the following questions about the pollution problem that you chose:
o
Describe
the pollutant chosen and the source of the pollutants. Include both natural and
human sources, as applicable.
§
Is
this a point-source pollutant or nonpoint-source pollutant? Explain.
o
What
are the harmful impacts of the pollution?
§
Describe
impacts to both humans and to ecosystem structure and function.
o
What
steps are in place to eliminate the pollutant or to mitigate harm from the
pollutant?
§
Describe
examples of laws or regulations that apply to the pollution and its sources.
§
Also,
describe educational programs, technology, or other initiatives that are used
to help control the pollution.
o
Have
the programs, best management practices, or regulations been effective in
resolving harm from the pollutant?
§
Give
examples of progress, or explain with examples what more could be done.
0 comments:
Post a Comment