Describe one real world example with factual data for each of the following root causes of environmental issues globally.

1.
Describe one real world example with
factual data for each of the following root causes of environmental issues
globally. Propose a solution to fix the
root cause. Think out of the box, using
concepts of new technology or new approaches that go beyond existing solutions!
(40 Points) (Use Chapter 1 and Chapter
17 for guidance in addition to the short video lectures from WEEK 1 to help you
understand each of the root causes of environmental issues.)
a. Population
growth

i.
Example 1 (5 Points): Minimum 25 words

ii.
Proposed Solution (3
Point) Minimum
25 words
b. Poverty

i.
Example 1 (5 Points) Minimum 25 words

ii.
Proposed Solution (3 Point): Minimum 25 words
c. Unsustainable
Resource Use

i.
Example 1 (5 Points): Minimum 25 words

ii.
Proposed Solution (3
Point)
Minimum 25 words
d. Managing
nature without really knowing enough about it

i.
Example 1 (5 Points): Minimum 25 words

ii.
Proposed Solution (3
Point) Minimum
25 words
e. Excluding
environmental costs from true market price of goods/services

i.
Example 1 (5 Points): Minimum 25 words

ii.
Proposed Solution (3
Point) Minimum
25 words

1.
What does
a sustainable society look like and how can we build one? (1 Paragraph
“P”) This is a broad
question but think of things like what a sustainable society would look like in
terms of things like energy,
water, waste, transportation, the built environment, social justice, governance, (3 P)
etc., obstacles we
need to address (1 P) and improvements that would contribute (1 P) to a sustainable society. (10 Points)
2.
What one
thing would you change in our current society that would make a big difference
in moving us towards a sustainable society? This can be a change in a specific
policy, more research about something, the implementation of an
idea/technology, a change in attitude towards something, etc. (10 Points) 3 P or half a page
3.
Complete an ecological footprint
analysis for yourself via an online ecological footprint calculator (25 Points).
a.
Define ecological footprint (3
points): 3 sentences
b.
How is the ecological footprint
different then the carbon footprint (3 points): 3 sentences
c.
Provide website link for ecological
footprint analysis that you utilized (2 points):
d.
Summarize your inputs into the
ecological footprint analysis (i.e. miles travelled by car, size of house,
electricity used, etc (5 points): list for with short description of each.
e.
Summarize your results (5 points): 1 paragraph
f.
Based on the ecological footprint
analysis, what three key and most impactful steps can you proactively take to
reduce your ecological footprint (5 points): 1 paragaph each for each
EXTRA CREDIT:
Describe an TWO examples of how the concept of sustainability
could be applied in your future career endeavors in the workplace (Excluding
the concept of improving the recycling of municipal waste within the company)
(10 points)

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