ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 4

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:

 

• Select 1 example of an environmental pollutant from the following list:
  • Acid precipitation/ Acid rain
  • Smog
  • DDT pesticide use
  • Eutrophication
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• Answer the following questions about the pollution problem that you chose:
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  • 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.