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What processes over earth’s history lead to mixing and redistribution of the elements on earth Assignment #2 Mineral Evolution                                  Intro Geochem Spring 2018 Hazen, Robert M (2010) Evolution of Minerals.  Scientific American, March 2012, 58-65 (the big picture) Hazen et al. (2008) Review Paper:  Mineral Evolution. American Mineralogist 93: 1693-1720. (For details) Turn in your … Read more

Explore the connection between society and its use of energy resources Energy Resources Lab In this lab you will: explore the connection between society and its use of energy resources. In particular, you will examine how these resources are used and some of the associated environmental issues https://mail.google.com/mail/u/3?ui=2&ik=078432d282&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1594788112447288891&th=1621d356b66fb63b&view=att&disp=inline&realattid=f_jep1ih4n0 Answer preview to explore the connection between … Read more

A discussion of the earth process and associated hazard Your hazard project is a Page summary of a real or potential natural hazard. Projects are an opportunity for you to look into an earth process and natural hazard in more depth. The summary should contain three parts: 1) a discussion of the earth process and … Read more

How to improve the current energy policies considering environmental sustainability and economic growth You are part of a consulting group that has been invited by the presidential administration to present on energy policies and the use of natural resources.Discuss the following in a 15 slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with notes: History of U.S. energy policies over the 20th … Read more

Should private parties harmed by toxic chemicals be allowed to recover punitive damages Should private parties harmed by toxic chemicals be allowed to recover punitive damages?  Why or why not?  What is the purpose of punitive damages? Do you think that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does enough through the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) … Read more