Category: Environmental science homework help

After you have watched both of the documentaries – you will write out your discussion post answering the following questions:
What did you learn from White Wash?
What did you learn from Black Like Plastic?
Name 2 people from each documentary and describe the concepts and experiences they shared. Whether personal or historical. 
Why do you think this is an important part of learning about the Beach? How has what you’ve learned broadened your view of beach culture and history?
What is the history of your assigned group project beach/area? Does this area have a history of exclusion of any particular group? Explain what you found and cite your sources.
You are also required to respond to at least 2 other discussion posts.

Critically think about what you’ve learned in class this week about California’s beaches through the historical lens as it relates to access equity and inclusion. Research your assigned beaches through these lenses. Perhaps there are other interesting histories of your beaches. How do they compare and contrast with California? Write a thoughtful reflection on the material you are learning about this week and how you can relate it to your international beaches. Use examples from your readings and research. Remember to CITE YOUR SOURCES. If you include information that is not common knowledge, include a parenthetical reference and a citation at the end. Remember plagiarism is a violation of our honor policy and will result in a 0 on this assignment and be reported to the university.
Respond to one another (at least 2 engagements). Use this opportunity to critically think about what you are learning, how you can use these lenses to think about your international beaches, and start sharing that with your group. Be respectful and thoughtful in your tone, and share your insights with your team.
Your reflection should be between 300-500 words. Your responses and engagements should be at least a paragraph.

 
Chapter 6 (Section 6.2) begins to explore the issue of environmental justice. Consider where you grew up and answer the following questions:
Where were the factories, waste dumps, and polluting facilities located and who lived closest to them?
What is an example of an environmental justice concern in North Texas or in your area?
Do you think the concerns of environmental justice advocates are justified?
What could be done to ensure that poor communities do not suffer more hazards than wealthy ones?
Please respond to the questions and to one other student. Make sure you write at least 4 good complete sentences for your response to the questions and 2 good complete sentences when you respond to someone else in the class for full credit. Saying “I agree.” or something of similar nature is not considered a good, complete sentence!

Assignment:
Conclusions: Your thoughts on the implications of the concept you have described. 
1) What does your work mean for the industry?  
2) What implications it has for the future of the industry?  
3) What is needed for your concept to succeed?  
4) What are the limitations that need to be considered?  
For Presentation:
1. Make presentation look nicer
2. Proof read Presentation
3. Make Shorter
4. Add conclusion to presentation

 
Write a policy brief on a current issue in environmental policy within the geography of Oklahoma.
The goal of this assignment is to apply topics raised in class to a current policy debate and to communicate these issues to a broader audience.  Think of this as a document prepared by a think tank or advocacy group designed to inform the public about a current policy issue.  
The brief should be professionally presented, include figures and/or graphs when appropriate, and be suitable for posting on the web site of an environmental organization. 
Use the resources from the policy writing link and the pdf of policy writing guide.
Use the same topic that your presentation covers. A more specific topic can be the focus depending on how general your presentation is. Ie. If your presentation topic was the Clean Air Act, then you could write a policy brief over the regulation of SOx in Oklahoma. 

 
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IV. Methodology 
 A. Data Collection  
1. Types of data to be collected  
a. Environmental factors (temperature, humidity, pollutants, etc.)  
Data that needs to be collected to measure the IEQ should include temperature,   ventilation rate in the building, and air pollutants, i.e., VOC’s, carbon monoxide, and  chemicals 
b. Occupant feedback (surveys, interviews) 
Survey occupants on perceived IEQ and general health of the building. 
 2. Data sources  
a. Sensors and monitoring equipment 
Building Management Systems (BMS)  
This will provide a trend and track the temperature and humidity. 
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Sensors 
The most common technique and also considered the most accurate is Gas Chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). 
Carbon Dioxide Monitoring 
This helps to identify any poor areas of ventilation and can determine the amount of fresh air in a room. 
Carbon Monoxide Monitoring 
Short term measurements with a TSI Q-Trak Plus IAQ Monitor 
b. Surveys and questionnaires  
Research questions to be asked of occupants/tenants:  
Does an odor exist within the space? 
Do you experience electrical shock when you touch a metal object? 
Is your desktop wet to the touch, condensation on windows? 
At what temperature do you feel comfortable? 
Research questions to ask the experts: 
Can plants help oxygenate/cleanse the air of particulates for a clean indoor environment? 
Should HVAC filters have a certain MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rating? 
How much ventilation is needed to have a healthy indoor environment? 
Research Method 1.  
Speak with a governing body like ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers) 
Research Method 2.  
Speak with the local government to better understand the local regulations and requirements.  
Research Method 3.  
Speak with the facilities management staff of the building.   
3. Sampling strategy  
a. Random sampling of buildings/sites  
An entire building will not be tested, instead random space(s) will be sampled. The baseline will be a minimum occupancy of six full-time employees that are in a space with no more than two (2) air handling units (AHU’s).  
Select study area and Monitor location within the area. 
Carbon Dioxide Sampling 
Short term (1-minute) samples 
Room Temperature/Humidity 
Measurement of air temperature and relative humidity levels. 
Carbon Monoxide Sampling 
Short term (5-minute) samples  
Physically Describe the building’s features, i.e. location, ventilation, physical structure.  
Survey Occupants 
Validate Data 
b. Sample size calculation  
Evaluation of the HVAC systems.   
Short term sampling (5 minutes) for carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, temperature and relative humidity levels to be taken at five locations in the building and outdoors. Carbon dioxide levels are used as an indicator of the ability of the ventilation systems to provide and distribute fresh air and outside air.  
B. Data Analysis  
1. Statistical analysis methods  
a. Descriptive statistics  
Measuring the temperature, humidity and air quality along with the occupant surveys  and feedback. 
b. Inferential statistics  
2. Qualitative analysis of occupant feedback  
1. Informed consent for surveys/interviews  
Permission will need to be secured from the building owner, and any occupant or tenant whose space will be tested. The results would be provided to the building manager only. 
2. Privacy and data protection 
Distribute Survey  
Provide a confidential ID number and location 
3. Timeline for data collection and analysis 
V. Expected Results  
A. Anticipated findings based on research objectives  
B. Implications of the results for IEQ improvement  
C. Potential limitations and challenges in data analysis 
VI. Conclusion  
A. Summary of the study’s significance  
B. Implications for IEQ management and policy  
C. Future research directions 
VII. References A. List of all cited sources and relevant literature 

Answering questions in the outline regarding indoor environmental quality with references and no AI help. 

There are 5 questions that need to be answered with the attached Ted Talk.  
1:
( Minimum 100 Words)
Write a short biography of the speaker. Use the Ted Talk website and the Internet to research the speaker. Do not cut and paste! Please do your research and use your own words!
2:
(Minimum 100 Words)
A. In your own words, what do you believe to be the key idea of this speech?
B. What information is the speaker trying to convey?
3:
A. Using the Definitions from the Required Readings, identify which type of speech this was: Information, Persuasion, or Entertainment?
B. Name two sources the speaker cited. 
( Quotes from another person, quotes from a book or magazine, lyrics from a song or a poem, parts of a famous document, research statistics from a researcher or research project, etc.
4:
( Minimum 100 Words)
A. Was the speaker a credible person to speak on this topic? Why or Why not?
B. Did the speaker appear confident, well-prepared, and knowledgeable? Give Example
5:
( Minimum 100 Words)
A. Was the speech well organized and easy to follow? Give Example
B. Was the speaker effective? Why or Why not?
Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/patricia_villarrubia_gomez_the_problem_with_plastics_and_how_they_re_changing_the_environment?language=en

https://climate.nasa.gov/climate_resources/139/video-global-warming-from-1880-to-2022/

 Discuss your choice in terms of cost, fairness, feasibility, as well as personal (the patient) and societal responsibility. Consideration should include the impact of the definition on acute hospital care, chronic illnesses, disease prevention, population health and the ultimate effect of your choice on the economy and stakeholders.