How humans have polluted the Earth
This project is aimed to deliver the facts about how humans have polluted the Earth in every way possible, what these pollutants are, how they came about, what they do, and what we can do to stop them spreading further. This project has been divided into five parts, each focusing on different aspects of human contamination. The first segment is about how humans have reduced the total amount of land for animals and plants. The second element is about how humans pollute their world, i.e. land sea and air. The final pieces are about three of the main problems caused by human pollution: The greenhouse effect Ozone layer problem Crisis with eutrophication The last page of this project is a bibliography, which contains all the names of the sources of information that I have found. The whole project is designed to give a neutral view on the subjects, but my personal comments have also been added to give an enhanced insight into the topics. The assignment contains a few illustrations and diagrams of the key points. I trust that you will enjoy reading this work, and hope that you learn about the injustices going on, on our planet. Never has so much been owed to the world by so few, that so many have to suffer for, until the end of time. As previously stated, this segment will deal with the reasons behind, and how, humans have reduced the amount of land for plants and animals.
To what extent is health and education valid as measures of development?
A To what extent is health and education valid as measures of development? There are many indicators ranging from health to social care each showing a small puzzle o the current state of the country. Many factors influence a countries development, each showing a different side. A total picture can often be hard to put together, and certain indicators show a grater picture than others. Measuring development in terms of education and health is very common for comparison on a global scale it gives information about a range of global problems but in order to measure fairly the indicators must show a realistic image. Healthcare and education include a range of development indicators from infant mortality to life expectancy and from adult literacy rates to university graduates. Education is the most influential factor it will inevitably affect life expectancy, the economy, and even infant mortality. The brains of people are a much valuable resource in all countries around the world. The only way a country can maximise this resource is too fuel the minds of the people to promote innovation and create a sustainable economy. The countries future will be in the hands of the young, and it only makes sense that a high class education system is the only thing that can ensure the continuous success or solution of a countries development status. A strong education system shows that the
There are several geological factors, which led to Glasgow's importance
What have been Glasgow's urban problems? What have been the solutions? What are the recent changes? * Geog factors led to Glasgow's importance * Decline in ship building etch, moved due to cheap labour elsewhere * Slum conditions * Comprehensive redevelopment? Uphill 1970s - what problems with it * Renovate * Regeneration There are several geological factors, which led to Glasgow's importance. Firstly, there were many nearby coal and iron fields. These are the two essential ingredients required to produce steel, making Glasgow an ideal place for industry. On top of this, there is a very deep, large river (R. Clyde) running right into the heart of Glasgow and out the other side. This provoked heavy ship industry in the area, as well as train building and bridge construction. (eg. Kingston Bridge, built across the R. Clyde, 1970, and Clyde Tunnel 1963, which linked the two sides of Glasgow.) However, Glasgow soon began to face many problems. Glasgow relied heavily on the World economy, to buy and sell goods, and the moment the World economy slipped (great depression 1929) many businesses closed. This lead to all sorts of declines in industry, especially heavy industry, such as ship building, which moved elsewhere where the labour was cheaper, and profits greater. Living conditions were declining at a very high rate. Terraced housing was literally decaying, and people
Critically evaluate the view that understanding the multi-disciplinary nature Organisational Behaviour is essential to the effective management of both people and operations inorganisations.
Critically evaluate the view that understanding the multi-disciplinary nature Organisational Behaviour is essential to the effective management of both people and operations in organisations. Introduction Organisations do not operate in a vacuum. In order to survive and function effectively, any organisation has to interact constantly with the world outside, its environment. All effective managers must understand the nature of the people-organisation relationship. There are many interrelated factors that influence the behaviour and performance of people within organisations. The modern, effective manager has to be what could be described as a managerial paradigm: psychologist, anthropologist and sociologist. Effective leaders should strive for the integration of these factors. Any changes in business processes which are made, fundamental or otherwise, have ramifications for many other parts and aspects of an organisation. When a business process is re-engineered, jobs evolve from narrow and task-oriented to multi-dimensional. People who once acted only as they were instructed, now make choices and decisions on their own. Assembly line work may all but disappear, some functional departments may lose their reasons for being, managers stop acting as supervisors and behave more like coaches. Attitudes and values change, as does practically every aspect of the organisation,
Alaska - conservation and tourism.
WILDERNESS CONTINUUM - ALASKA: Location Alaska is the largest state of the United States of America by area; it is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent. Approximately half of Alaska's 683,478 residents reside within the Anchorage metropolitan area. As of 2009, Alaska remains the least densely populated state of the US. Tourism There is a growing service and tourism sector. Tourists have contributed to the economy by supporting local lodging. Tourism choices should be shaped by the spirit of appreciation, participation, and sensitivity to the environment and community. Communities must understand the reality that at some point tour groups become too large to be considered "ecotourism" and begin to have a negative impact on wildlife, wild lands, Native cultures, and local communities. Conservation & Sustainability Since 1935, The Wilderness Society has led the conservation movement in wilderness protection, writing and passing the landmark Wilderness Act, and winning lasting protection for 109 million acres of Wilderness, including 56 million acres of spectacular lands in Alaska. Alaska's wild lands are under attack. Alaska contains over 200 million acres of federal public lands - lands owned by individuals in the US. Alaska Wilderness League works at a high governmental level on a variety of issues affecting Alaska's wild land and
What Factors Made Rapid Industrialisation Possible In England (British Isles) Between 1750 - 1850?
What Factors Made Rapid Industrialisation Possible In England (British Isles) Between 1750 - 1850? Many changes occurred in Britain during the period of 1750 - 1850. Consequences of these changes led to what has come to be known as the 'Industrial Revolution'. Rapid Industrialisation was the engine room for such a revolution. In 1750 much of Britain's population were located in rural areas and were in the most part employed in agriculture, by 1850 much of this had changed, by now, the majority of Britain's population had re-located to the urban areas and were employed in various jobs, either in large factories, shops, offices, the railways and other businesses operating to serve the needs of the industrial sector. This shift can be seen by the figures below:i Patterns of employment, income, expenditure and residence (%). 700 760 800 840 Male Employment in Agriculture 61.2 52.8 40.8 28.6 Male Employment in Industry 8.5 23.8 29.5 47.3 Income from Agriculture 37.4 37.5 36.1 24.9 Income from Industry 20.0 20.0 9.8 31.5 There were many factors which contributed to the shift in population from rural to urban areas, coal, iron, textiles, transport and pottery to name a few, they all had a major effect on Britains economy as a whole and enabled her to exapnd her empire and become a major player in the world market. By 1840, over 200,000 men, women and
Air Pollution Episodes
Episodes Figure 1: Air pollution episodes can often be a problem in cities such as Middlesbrough [Picture from 1]. Summa Walker EERE UG 4: Air and Water Pollution Modelling UK Air Pollution Episodes An air pollution episode is the term used for a period of poor air quality, lasting up to several days, often extending over a large geographical area [2]. Concentrations of all the measured species may increase at the same time, or only one species may be affected. 'Air Pollution Bands' classify pollution levels into bands to enable air quality levels to be identified, see table 1. Description... Low S Moderate I High A Very High Sulphur Dioxide (ppb, 15 minute averages) <100 00-199 200-399 >=400 Ozone (ppb) <50 (8hr running average) 50-89 (hourly average) 90-179 (hourly average) >=180 (hourly average) Carbon Monoxide (ppm, 8 hour running average) <10 0-14 5-19 >=20 Nitrogen Dioxide (ppb, hourly average) <150 50-299 300-399 >=400 PM10 Particles (µg/m3, 24 hour running average) <50 50-74 75-99 >=100 S = Standard Threshold, I = Information Threshold, A = Alert Threshold Table 1: Air Pollution bands for some major pollutants [from 5] There are different types of episode, caused in different ways: * Winter episodes occur during periods of cold calm weather when pollution emissions are trapped close to their sources and cannot
These results show that the public are aware of the threats against the peat lands
Questionairre Results The questionnaire was also designed for two sets of age groups : age 15- 30 and age 30+ however when I calculated my results I realised that theses two age groups had similar opinions. I distributed my questionnaire according to the age group, I did not however, Distribute them to any type of job category as I wanted to keep my results simple. I disturbed them to a wide variety of people including students, pensioners, working people etc.. and did not take there job type into consideration which looking at my results. My results were as follows; Q1. There is an increase in the need for fuel, housing, energy and agricultural land in Ireland which is contributing to a decrease of peat lands. Nevertheless, because these peat lands are a unique environment we should try to protect them. Please tick. Age 15-30 Strongly agree- 19 Agree- 45 Disagree-1 Strongly disagree- 0 Age 30+ Strongly agree- 14/33 Agree- 27/72 Disagree- 4/5 Strongly disagree- 0 Total Total = 110 people. Out of a total of 110 people who answered, in both age groups, 72 people, over 50% , agreed that we should try to protect them because of their unique environment. 33 strongly agreed, only 5 disagreed and 0 people strongly
What is Deforestation?
Deforestation Michael Gerry What is Deforestation? Deforestation is the cutting down and destruction of woodland and forestry, causing an increase of pollution in the environment. Deforestation is the result of overgrazing, over-collection of wood and clearance to make room for new roads and farmland. It is the conversion of forested areas to non-forest land for other purposes such as agricultural or urban use. Forest fires are also a major factor and cause for deforestation, and is well recognised as a problem in Australia. Where does Deforestation take place? Deforestation occurs everywhere in the world but the most heavily affected areas are in South America from destroying the Amazon Rainforest, and South East Asia. These are particularly bad cases as they are places that are wrought with extreme poverty, and farmers have no choice but to cut down trees to make space for extra farmland where they can grow more crops, so that they can then in turn yield more and make enough money to survive. What are the impacts that this has on the environment? The main effect of deforestation is that biodiversity is seriously reduced. It is estimated that 50-70% of all biodiversity on the planet is in the rainforests, and they make up only 2% of the biosphere. So by destroying the forest, we are destroying their home and they will die. Some forestry is being destroyed so fast
Population Challenge
POPULATION - A FUTURE CHALLENGE FOR AUSTRALIA Current and Future Australian Population Trends and their Implications Growth Rates Since the beginning of the 20th century, Australia's population has increased five-fold, this will increase to between 24-28 million in 50 year's time, with the pace falling in about ten years time (Figure1). The highest growth occurred after WWII and the lowest in the 1930s coinciding with the Great Depression (Table1). Natural increase has attributed to two-thirds of Australia's population; fertility and morality rates have undergone significant changes due to increasing proportions of couples restricting their family size to one, two or no kids at all and falls in mortality rates of children and of mothers in childbirth. The third factor contributing to population growth, overseas migration has fluctuated substantially playing a significant role in absolute numbers and the number of their children. Age Structure Throughout the last century the population has aged steadily, apart from a reversal in the 1947-1971's post-war baby boom. Projections indicate that Australia's population will continue to age, an inevitable result of low fertility levels and increasing life expectancy. This means that more Australians will be retiring from the labour force than joining in the future. Spatial Distribution Australian's population have mainly
