Pollutants can harm ecosystem function and may also harm human health.

Pollutants can harm ecosystem function and may also harm human health.

You will write an APA-style research paper about pollutants, their impacts, and mitigation of harmful effects. Include the following:

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• Select 1 example of an environmental pollutant from the following list:
  • Acid precipitation/ Acid rain
  • Smog
  • DDT pesticide use
  • Eutrophication
• Answer the following questions about the pollution problem that you chose:
  • Describe the pollutant chosen and the source of the pollutants. Include both natural and human sources, as applicable.
    • Is this a point-source pollutant or nonpoint-source pollutant? Explain.
  • What are the harmful impacts of the pollution?
    • Describe impacts to both humans and to ecosystem structure and function.
  • What steps are in place to eliminate the pollutant or to mitigate harm from the pollutant?
    • Describe examples of laws or regulations that apply to the pollution and its sources.
    • Also, describe educational programs, technology, or other initiatives that are used to help control the pollution.
  • Have the programs, best management practices, or regulations been effective in resolving harm from the pollutant?
    • Give examples of progress, or explain with examples what more could be done.

ASSIGNMENT UNIT 5

For this assignment, you will research and write an APA research paper about environmental policies, including the following:

• Choose 1 U.S. environmental law. State the name of the law and the date the law was passed.
• Summarize the major provisions of the law that you chose.
• Describe the economic impact of the law. Provide specific economic data from credible references.
• Has the law improved the environment or situation? Provide specific data from credible references.
• Do you think that sound science has proven that global warming is a credible threat or not?
• Should the United States adopt additional policies or laws to curb greenhouse gas emissions?
  • What should these policies or laws regulate or encourage?
  • Use specific facts to defend your position.