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Labor Environmentalism
Is environmentalism something only for rich or middle class people? For white people? Do some people think of it that way? Why? Have you observed differences in the ways that different groups of people connect with or value nature, or get involved in environmentalism, that is related to their income, employment, or class position? How do the readings help clarify what you've observed?
According to Dewey, what are some of the important ways and examples from history of working class people and people of color getting involved with environmental issues, and connected to nature and wilderness?
According to Leopold and Brecher, what often holds unions and working people back from supporting fights for a clean and healthy environment? What do they say needs to be done to overcome the divisions between workers and environmentalists? Do you think their ideas for "win-win" solutions could work when applied to workplaces and communities like those you're familiar with?
Transportation
According to Divinity and Carter & Wander, what are some of the key ways that the LA area's transportation system reflects, and exacerbates, social inequalities? What are some of the author's key considerations and ideas for bringing about a more just and sustainable transportation system? Which do you think are the best ideas? Why? Do you think transit should be free?
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Headwater portions of drainage basins
: You are a planner working for a community that is expanding into the headwater portions of drainage basins. You are aware of the effects of urbanization on ?ood
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Qualitative research study on adult obesity in texas
: For a qualitative research study on adult obesity in Texas, what steps you will take and the population of interest. Also, explain the importance of each step.
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Calculate the co2 emissions from natural gas
: Calculate the CO2 emissions from natural gas combustion at the Cosumnes power plant in 2021, in metric tons (hint: you can use an emissions coefficient, no stoi
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What is the amount of arable
: Not all of the land can be used to support the needs of the human population. Of the 197 million mi2 , 140 million square miles are covered by water and 24.7 mi
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Assignment on labor environmentalism
: Is environmentalism something only for rich or middle class people? For white people? Do some people think of it that way? Why? Have you observed differences in
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Explain the areas in global health
: What are some of the areas in global health that require ethical considerations, such as providing services, healthcare, distribution of resources, provide exam
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Explain the fundamental concept
: Now that you have completed this class, explain in one sentence which of the environmental technologies we covered in this class is most directly applicable to
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Sample of water from a stream found
: Consider a sample of water from a stream found to have an initial DO of 8.0 mg/L. It is placed directly into a BOD bottle and incubated for 5 days at 20°C. Afte
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Options for hazardous waste remediation
: In class, we discussed both landfarming and incineration as options for hazardous waste remediation. One is required to have an off-gas system while the other d
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