Write a paper in APA format using a minimum of 700 words, excluding the cover, reference page, and any appendices, to address the following:. A minimum of five reliable sources are required (see Note below).
Perform preliminary research and select a product you have an interest in performing a life cycle analysis on. The product that has been selected is ‘Plastic Spoon’.

Part 1:

• Name and give a brief introduction to the product you selected to perform a life-cycle analysis on.
• Describe how it is used, by what groups (consumers, corporations, or both), and in what locations (locally in an area or worldwide, for example).
• Explain why this product was selected and whether, based on preliminary research, its life cycle can be analyzed for Parts 2 and 3.

Part 2

• Discuss the processes for the following phases and explain the energy inputs and outputs involved:
• Include a graphic showing the flow of processes for the following phases:
  • Acquisition of Raw Materials
  • Manufacture and Processing
  • Distribution and Transportation

I have attached the reference paper for the second part of the question. PS: Its just an example. The product that I should be using is a plastic spoon.

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Environmental Justice and NIMBY

Throughout this course, you have discussed natural resources and the importance of managing them wisely and in a sustainable manner. Communities face a number of challenges, such as what to do with waste, how to provide energy to citizens and businesses, and how to regulate industries that might pollute the environment. This is often done on a limited budget, and politicians are under a lot of pressure to please a lot of different interest groups as they create the policies and make these decisions.

Often, people can agree that a new power plant, oil refinery, or waste disposal site is needed. People have a much harder time agreeing on where these facilities should be located within their communities. A common phrase used to describe this phenomenon is “not in my backyard” or NIMBY. Because no one wants to live near certain types of facilities, they traditionally have been concentrated in communities where people have the least influence, power, and/or money to prevent their construction. Once constructed, these facilities negatively impact public health, the environment, and quality of life, while the surrounding communities have fewer resources to monitor the effects and/or demand reparation. Many people are now fighting for what is termed “environmental justice” to ensure that the burdens of dealing with pollution are handled in a manner that is fair to all citizens. For additional background on environmental justice, and former president Bill Clinton’s presidential order to address environmental justice in minority and low-income populations, visit these sites:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2019, February 6).  Environmental justice . https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice

Executive Order 12898. (1994, February 11).  Federal register , 59(32). http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/executive-orders/pdf/12898.pdf

This week, you are tasked with writing a persuasive letter to an elected official on an environmental concern of your choosing based on scenarios provided in your text. You will research and explore environmental literacy on this topic and report if there are currently any policies in place associated with this challenge. Is there currently any citizen action surrounding this issue, and are there any individuals or businesses currently affected by this challenge? If there are policies in place, do they hinder or help your community’s ability to overcome this challenge? Or is there a need for more policies to be put into place?

Explore one of the following case studies from your textbook and choose a concern to write about. You will choose a case study of interest and write your letter as if this is an issue in your own community.

· Withgott, J. H., & Laposata, M. (2021). Environment: The science behind the stories [PDF ebook]. Pearson Higher Ed.

· What’s Killing Smallmouth Bass in the Potomac River Watershed? (pp. 412–413)

· A Sea of Plastic in the Middle of the Ocean (pp. 421–423)

· Clearing the Air in L.A. and Mexico City (pp. 451–452)

· Alberta’s Oil Sands and the Keystone XL Pipeline (pp. 523–525)

· Mapping Mountaintop Mining’s “Footprint” in Appalachia (pp. 654–655)

· Saving the Chesapeake Bay Ecosystem (pp. 105–107)

You are writing on behalf of yourself as a stakeholder on this issue this week. You will need to propose a plan of action and/or request help and give reasoning for needing such help or change. Consider the following questions and advice to help you.

1. Briefly introduce yourself and why you are writing this letter.

2. Where is the community you researched (provide a city and state)?

3. What is the environmental issue in the community you have chosen?

4. What facilities (current or historical) might be responsible for the release of pollutants into your community?

5. Is this problem spread throughout the community or located in one area? Be sure to reference which case study you chose.

6. What impacts could these pollutants have on:

a. Children and families?

b. Wildlife and resources?

7. Is there any important or crucial demographic data you need to mention? Describe any potential environmental justice concerns.

8. What is most important to you in terms of rectifying this?

9. What do you want to see your elected representative do about it (e.g., carbon drawdown solutions)? Discuss any short-term and/or long-term steps and outcomes.

10. Write a hypothesis on what you think would happen if this problem was solved.

11. Who holds the authority to make this happen?

12. Tell them you look forward to receiving a reply on what can be done.

Keep it brief and limited to one issue. Remember, you are the expert on this issue, and the legislator only represents you.

Consider the following resources to help you if you need them;

· Chapter 7 (pp. 178–184)

· Withgott, J. H., & Laposata, M. (2021). Environment: The Science behind the Stories, PDF eBook. Pearson Higher Ed.

· Ranniger, G. (2020).   Environmental injustice . https://www.ehn.org/environmental-justice-2646185608/the-father-of-environmental-justice

· Natural Resources Defense Council. (n.d.).  The environmental justice movement . https://www.nrdc.org/stories/environmental-justice-movement

· S. Environmental Protection Agency. (n.d.).  Learn about environmental justice . https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/learn-about-environmental-justice

Basic Writing Expectations:

· Your letter should be approximately 750 words, not including the title or reference pages.

· Include an introduction and conclusion.

· Include a title page, double-space your letter, and use a font size of 10 or 12.

· Include a highly developed viewpoint/thesis, purpose, and exceptional content.

· Demonstrate superior organization — use logic.

· Make certain that your letter is free of grammar and spelling errors.

· Avoid plagiarism.

· Use APA style for the body of the letter, all in-text citations, and references.

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Introduction to Environmental Science Soil and Agriculture Exploration Activity

Directions

Scan the questions below, then review the EnvSci text (Ch7), and WATCH “Kiss the ground” (Password: school). View the rubric and answer the questions in the fields below by “clicking or tapping to enter text”. Save this file as a .docx and upload to the correct Exploration Activity submission location.

Saving this file: When you are done answering these questions – save this template as a WORD DOCUMENT (.docx) named: EVR1001C Soil&Agri LastName.docx where “LastName” is your last name. Upload to Canvas to submit your assignment. ONLY .docx files will be accepted.

SHORT ESSAY Questions (Expectations: short essay answers are composed of multiple SENTENCES in paragraph format unless otherwise specified. For full credit, always FULLY EXPLAIN what you mean. Please use the words that make up the question in your answer.

After reviewing the EnvSci text, answer the following questions:

a) Define what is meant by traditional, industrial, and sustainable agriculture practices (see text 142-143)

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b) How do regional differences in soils affect agricultural practices. Choose two examples from the book and explain. (see text p145)

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After watching the documentary, answer the following questions:

a) List and explain the effects of conventional tilling and industrial agriculture on soil health?

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b) List three possible agricultural solutions mentioned in the documentary and explain their benefits for soil health.

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c) Is the use of grazing animals a good solution for desertification? Explain how grazing can be used to improve soil health.

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d) LIST three moments (other than the ones listed for answers above) during the video that surprised or impressed you while watching the documentary. THEN, EXPLAIN why you felt this way (Relate this to your understanding of soil and agriculture)

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Opinion

Which SINGLE sustainable agriculture practice (from the text, video, or your own research) do you think is the most important to implement in the future to encourage better soil health? Why? (This is an opinion piece – pick ONE sustainable practice and provide several reasons for why it is the most important)

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Name:

Date:

Instructor’s Name:

Assignment: SCI203 Phase 4 Lab Report

Title: Analysis of Energy Sources

Instructions: You will write a 1-page lab report using the scientific method.

When your lab report is complete – submit it in the classroom.

Part I: Using the lab animation, fill in the data table below to gather your data, and use it to help you generate your hypothesis, outcomes, and analysis.

Part II: Write a 1-page lab report using the following scientific method sections:

· Purpose

· State the purpose of the lab.

· Introduction

· This is an investigation of what is currently known about the question being asked. Use background information from credible references to write a short summary about concepts in the lab. List and cite references in APA style.

· Hypothesis/Predicted Outcome

· A hypothesis is an educated guess. Based on what you have learned and written about in the Introduction, state what you expect to be the results of the lab procedures.

· Methods

· Summarize the procedures that you used in the lab. The Methods section should also state clearly how data (numbers) were collected during the lab; this will be reported in the Results/Outcome section.

· Results/Outcome

· Provide here any results or data that were generated while doing the lab procedure.

· Discussion/Analysis

· In this section, state clearly whether you obtained the expected results. Also discuss the results and what you learned from this lab.

· Note: You can use the lab data to help you discuss the results and what you learned.

Provide references in APA format. This includes a reference list and in-text citations for references used in the Introduction section.

Give your paper a title, and identify each section as specified above. Although the hypothesis will be a 1-sentence answer, the other sections will need to be paragraphs to adequately explain your experiment.

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