growing concern that the economic expansion of the world economy will cause irreparable damage to our planet. In the last few years several studies have appeared dealing with the relationship between the scale of economic activity and the level of pollution. In this report‚ 2 case studies are explained. First case study is based on Hong Kong ’s environment and its sustainability. In this‚ past and present environment of Hong Kong is explained and the environment protection and its sustainability
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CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Group Assignment Presentations Session I Topic: Air Pollution Program: Bachelor of Social Sciences – Administration and Public Management Course Title: Urban Planning and Sustainable Cities Course Code: POL2528 Tutorial Group: TN1 (Monday) Name of Tutor: Ms. Maren Boersma Names of Students (Student Numbers): Chou Tsun Ho‚ Tony (53112700) Lam Zin Sang‚ Xavier (53112447) Lai Jo Yin‚ Joey (53040411) Ng Wai Lun‚ Vincent (53112761) Yuen Wai Lun
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Consumerism and the Effect on the Environment Tammi Bradbury Consumerism and the Effect on the Environment Consumerism is a concept that was created before the Great Depression‚ which‚ by definition‚ means “the concept that an ever-expanding consumption of goods is advantageous to the economy; the fact or practice of an increasing consumption of goods”. In other words‚ consumerism has meant the transformation of citizens into shoppers. In fact‚ after the tragedy of 9/11‚ we were not asked
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much pollution. Snowmobiles are too loud. Snowmobiles cause damage to the environment. Snowmobiles affect wildlife. Snowmobiles should be banned. If you’ve ever read any of these statements or you agree with these statements you’re not alone. The folks that make these statements usually do so with some kind of data that backs it up. The data could allow a reasonable person to come to the conclusion that the statements are correct. Snowmobiles cause too much pollution; it could be air‚ water
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should also consider replacing old wood stoves with EPA-certified models. Plant deciduous trees in locations around your home to provide shade in the summer‚ but to allow light in the winter. Buy green electricity-produced by low-or even zero-pollution facilities. Connect your outdoor lights to a timer or use solar lighting. Wash clothes with warm or cold water instead of hot. Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120F. Use low-VOC or water-based paints‚ stains‚ finishes‚ and paint strippers
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Adam Scott 12/17/12 PLCS Essay 1 The Waxman Report: 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments In 2009‚ United State‚ Democratic Congressmen Henry A. Waxman published a book called The Waxman Report: How Congress Really Works. The book recalls over three decades of Waxman’s experience in the United State’s House of Representatives. He discusses numerous different influences affecting Congress today‚ like special interests‚ party alignments‚ serving constituents‚ and making compromises. The Waxman
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BASIC WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS acid rain [uncountable] SGE rain that contains harmful acid which can damage the environment and is caused by chemicals in the air‚ for example from cars or factories alteration of natural processes animal welfare‚ n the viewpoint that animals‚ especially those under human care‚ should not suffer unnecessarily‚ including where the animals are used for food‚ work‚ companionship‚ or research. This position usually focuses on the morality of human action
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De La Salle Health Sciences Institute Dasmarinas‚ Cavite The Dominance of Air Pollution Submitted by: Kathleen Sharmaine S. Catubig Loyce Anne M. Dimaunahan Christine Gel L. Ganate BSN 1-6 Submitted to: Ms. May Veluz Garcia Abstract: The term "air pollution" is used to describe substances that are artificially introduced into the air. Air pollution stems from gases and airborne particles which‚ in excess‚ are harmful to human health‚ buildings and ecosystems. Four
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only be highlighted that poverty alleVIation measures may go a long way to redefine sustainable development through reducing emissions‚ preserving bio-diversity‚ protecting Rora and fauna of the country and wlldhfe and through pivotal acts -the AIr Act‚
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Fall 2014 PPPM 331 Environmental Management On the day of the exam‚ ten of the twenty questions below will be selected for you to select‚ and write‚ on five. Begin each question on a new sheet of the paper provided. 1. What would be the role and responsibility of a sustainability director (environmental manager) in a progressive city and/or a visionary university? -To account for their emissions. To reduce environmental impacts as well as their own operating costs. ~ Minimize the
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