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Discuss water source(s) available to the city and how you propose to change this. The State of Water in London A discussion of water problems (e.g., scarcity, contamination, salinity). The current water plan for your city. This might include where water is currently sourced, water distribution systems, population it serves, etc. Your water policy plan, … Read more

Discussion Topic 1. The phytoplankton that brought Earth to life Discussion Topic 1. The phytoplankton that brought Earth to life. Review the video (Johnson, 2014) about the “phytoplankton that brought Earth to life” from the link given below, or from the link in the Instructor’s Insights area. This clip is under 5 minutes in length. … Read more

This week you are exploring the characteristics of our species and the role we play in our ecosystem. This week you are exploring the characteristics of our species and the role we play in our ecosystem. Two terms commonly used to describe an organism’s place in the environment is their “habitat” and their “niche.” A … Read more

How the unique physical and chemical properties of water contribute to the importance of water for life You will be required to do a term paper on one of the topics listed below. Discuss how the unique physical and chemical properties of water contribute to the importance of water for life on Earth to survive. … Read more

What changes can you make in your life to reduce your Ecological Footprint Sustainability major paper: The Ecological Footprint Determining your individual Ecological Footprint will help begin to analyze and determine what personal steps you can take to live greener. PART 1 Go to http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/personal_footprint/ orhttps://islandwood.org/footprint-calculator/ and take the Ecological Footprint Quiz (it may be helpful to take … Read more