Reference no: EM133663109
Assignment:
Answer the questions from the following case study: "A sea of plastic in the middle of the ocean"
1. Where is the community you researched (provide a city and state)?
2. What are the environmental problems in the community you have chosen?
3. What facilities (current or historical) may be responsible for the release of pollutants in your community?
4. Is the problem widespread throughout the community or localized to one area? Be sure to mention which case study you have chosen.
5. What effects can these pollutants have on:
- Children and families?
- Wildlife and resources?
6. Is there any critical demographic data you need to mention (eg, vulnerable populations)? Describe any potential environmental justice concerns.
7. What is most important to you in fixing it?
What do you want your elected representatives to do about it (eg, solve carbon drawdown)? Discuss any short-term and/or long-term actions and outcomes.
8. Write a hypothesis on what you think will happen if this problem is solved.