Hello, I would like for someone to read my Final for my class SCI/275. The assignment is:
Final Project: Mitigation Strategies and Solutions (Due Sunday in the Assignment Section of
eEcampus)
• Resource: Appendix A
• Use the topic you chose as an environmental researcher for the Week Nine Capstone
Discussion Question or choose another topic you have learned about over the past 8 weeks.
• Focus on a specific environmental problem within your selected topic. Your topic, for
example, could be Atmospheric Issues, and your environmental problem could be global
warming.
• Write a 1,750- to 2,100-word paper that formulates a mitigation plan for your specific
environmental problem. Include the following:
o Detailed description of the problem
o Nonliving and living factors that contribute to or are affected by the problem
o Positive or negative human impacts
o Evaluation of current sustainability strategies and solutions
o Your plan to reach sustainability (See Appendix F)
o Benefits and challenges of your plan
o Required government, societal, and global support
• Include at least four outside sources. Two of the four sources should be peer-reviewed. If
you need assistance with identifying a peer-reviewed article, review Appendix G.
• Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
• Post your paper as an attachment.
This is what I have so far:
Conserving energy is very important because there is a limited amount of nonrenewable energy sources available on earth such as coal, oil, and gas. If people do not conserve the nonrenewable resources we have now, there might not be any left for future generations. In addition, energy conservation is important because when nonrenewable energy sources are consumed this impacts the environment. The combustion of oil, gas, and coal in power stations produces carbon dioxide and contributes to global warming. The conservation of energy is important to the environment, future generations, every living organism, and human being on earth.
The nonliving sources that contribute to energy conservation are sunlight, land, water, and precipitation. The usage of temperature and sunlight can be used for energy and lights instead of the nonrenewable resources that are being used now. Geothermal energy is generated from the earth and is a natural heat that can be used for electricity and space heaters. The way nonliving resources are sustained has a enormous impact on the living resources and their chance for survival. Many living sources need the land and water to live.
Living factors that contribute or affect the problem of energy conservation are “herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, and plants”. Herbivores are animals that eat plants and when energy consumption affects plants this lessens the chance of survival for herbivores. Carnivores eat other animals and if other animals are infected this lessens the carnivore’s chance for survival. Omnivores eat plants and animals and if plants and other animals die then omnivore’s chance for survival is slim. Therefore, the need for energy conservation is detrimental for the survival of animals, plants, humans, and the earth.
Humans can positively affect energy conservation by finding ways to conserve energy and by using renewable energy resources. One method a person could do to conserve energy is to use less electric by turning off the lights when not using them. The use of energy efficient appliances and energy efficient bulbs is another way for humans to conserve energy. Another method a person could do to conserve energy is to carpool, walk, and buy hybrid cars to save on gas. A person could conserve energy by drying, his or her clothes outside on a clothes line instead of using a dryer.
The negative impact humans have on energy conservation is the over use of electricity, population growth, excess water usage, not recycling enough, high productivity, and over usage of the land. Nonrenewable energy sources are natural resources such as, gas, oil, and coal (fossil fuels) that are not replenish able. At the rate the world is using the nonrenewable resources there will not be any left for future generations and the planet as humans know it will be unrecognizable. Humans could plant more trees to replace the ones that are being cut down to conserve the natural resource. Although the government has been involved with conservation efforts and passed the 2005 energy bill, and offers assistance to low income families to winterize their homes to conserve energy more needs to be done to help energy conservation.
Although, There have been several ideas and development strategies for energy conservation the technological developments have not made a big enough difference in the environment and planet. Solar panels were developed as a way to save energy because they are powered by the sun. Therefore, humans would not have to use the nonrenewable resources power the solar panels but the cost is high and many people cannot afford to purchase solar panels. Strategies need to be developed over time to incorporate the usage of renewable energy sources are the sun, wind, water, vegetation, and heat (from within the earth) to help save the nonrenewable energy sources. These renewable energy sources are renewed constantly and should be used more to conserve non-renewable energy resources.
The government could be more involved in energy conservation efforts by building more energy efficient plants and offering government grants to people and companies to upgrade to energy efficient equipment and appliances. Solar panels are very expensive and if the government offered a grant or assistance to people who cannot afford solar panels this could help conserve energy too.
In conclusion, the conservation of energy is important to the environment, future generations, every living organism, and human being on earth. Energy conservation is important in sustaining the environment and for future generations. The usage of the non-renewable energy sources such as oil, gas, and coal should be limited and used sparingly to help preserve the environment. The usage of renewable energy sources like wind, water, and sun should be used more to help conserve the non renewable energy sources that we have. Each individual can do his or her part to help save the environment and to conserve energy by using less energy and using energy efficient appliances.
References
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Berg, R., and Hager, C., (2010). Visualizing environmental science. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons
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I am at a stopping point with this assignment and I only have 900 words and I need to have 1750 words. Can you give me an idea on what to add and how can I add more words to this?
i think you need a better intro.. because it doesnt have anything to do with the body or the conclusion...
Do you have any ideas on what I can change? I have been working on this the last four days and my mind is going nuts!
Sure! It seems like you're off to a good start with your paper. Here are a few suggestions on what you can add to increase the word count while also providing more depth to your mitigation plan:
1. Detailed description of the problem: Expand on the specific environmental problem you have chosen within your selected topic. Provide more background information, statistics, and evidence to support the existence and severity of the problem. Consider incorporating case studies, scientific research, or real-world examples to illustrate the problem.
2. Nonliving and living factors: In your current writing, you briefly mentioned nonliving factors such as sunlight, land, water, and precipitation. To add more depth, provide a more comprehensive analysis of how these nonliving factors contribute to or are affected by the problem. Consider discussing the impact of climate change on rainfall patterns, the influence of land use changes, or the importance of maintaining water quality for various ecosystems.
3. Positive or negative human impacts: Elaborate on the positive and negative impacts that humans have on the problem of energy conservation. You mentioned a few positive impacts such as finding ways to conserve energy and using renewable energy resources. Explore these in more detail and provide examples of successful initiatives or implementations. Additionally, discuss the negative impacts further, such as the overuse of electricity, population growth, excess water usage, and the consequences of not recycling enough. Support your claims with evidence and explain the wider implications of these impacts.
4. Evaluation of current sustainability strategies and solutions: Provide a thorough evaluation of the existing sustainability strategies and solutions that are currently in place to address the problem. Discuss their effectiveness, limitations, and successes or failures. Consider incorporating examples of countries, regions, organizations, or communities that have implemented successful sustainability strategies. Compare and contrast different approaches and explain why some strategies might be more effective than others.
5. Benefits and challenges of your plan: Weave in a discussion of the benefits and challenges of your own proposed mitigation plan for energy conservation. Explain how your plan addresses the specific environmental problem you have chosen and outline the potential positive outcomes. Discuss any potential obstacles or disadvantages of implementing your plan. Consider addressing economic, social, and environmental factors, and explain how your plan balances these different aspects.
6. Required government, societal, and global support: Explore in more detail the level of government, societal, and global support that would be necessary for the successful implementation of your plan. Discuss the role of policy changes, regulations, incentives, public awareness campaigns, and international cooperation. Consider the potential challenges in garnering support and sustaining it over time.
By expanding on these aspects and providing more detailed analysis, you can significantly increase your word count while also enhancing the overall depth and quality of your paper. Don't forget to properly cite your sources and ensure that your paper follows the APA formatting guidelines. Good luck with your final project!