Black carbon is one of the top ten contributory to global and regional warming. Due to the lack of major companies failing to adhere to strict state and local guidelines. These studies have shown the mixing of aerosols and black carbon traveling many miles from 3 to 5 kilometers‚ causing the carbon dioxide emissions to exceed normal regional and local state levels. Many people are medically affected from upper respiratory illnesses/ allergy issues. This effect causes people to lose time from work
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atmospheric pollution. Acid rain contains two types of acids: nitric and sulfuric. These chemicals‚ or precursors‚ are emited by natural sources such as volcanoes and decaying vegetation. Man-made sources are also primary causes for emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides that come from fossil fuel combustion. The most common emiters of these fossil fuels are power plants‚ factories and automobiles. Acid rain does not only degrade the environment‚ it causes negative issues on political‚ social
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"Heath is directly linked to educational achievement‚ quality of life and economic productivity" Health is a state of complete physical and mental well being. A healthy person is someone who is free from any illness or disease that can ultimately limit their potential in a number of areas in their lives. In this essay‚ I will be discussing how health is directly linked to educational achievement‚ quality of life and economic productivity. Educational achievement is a term used when a student
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CARBON CREDITS The concept of carbon credits came into existence as a result of increasing awareness of the need for controlling emissions. The mechanism was formalized in the Kyoto Protocol‚ an international agreement between more than 170 countries. The Protocol agreed has fixed quotas on the maximum amount of Greenhouse gases which can be emitted by the developed and developing countries. In turn these countries set quotas on the emissions of installations run by local business and other organizations
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Carbon Footprint: Carbon footprint means the total emitted greenhouse gas specially carbon by any organisation‚ event product or person. Woolworths is one of the largest company of Australia and despite this company trying to reduce their carbon production but still it producing heaps carbon.. (http://www.carbonfootprint.com/carbonfootprint.html) Measurement process: Using trees to offset carbon (tree planting) Why company should measure carbon footprint: * Demonstrate companies environmental
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1. Explain the five leadership styles that a safety professional may exhibit a) Legitimate power. A good leader does not lead by fear‚ she/he is a person able to get employees to follow command naturally without abusing authority and constantly reminding others of her/his status. The leader inspire trust and respect among the employees by being open to recommendations and applying it when practicable. She/he will be able to be very diplomatic in conflictual situations and use her/his authority in
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Describe lifestyle factors that have an effect on health Physical activity Physical activity is any activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health. The benefits of exercise include: strengthening muscles and cardiovascular system‚ weight loss or maintenance. Frequent and regular exercise boosts the immune system and reduces the chance of illness. Stress Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from difficult circumstances. Stress can be caused by many
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child/children with other relative living together (extended)‚sibling headed where one sibling (often the older) is left in charge ‚ alternative family type (example homosexuals) living in a house hold. Although family structures may vary in their composition‚ not all family types may prove beneficial to a child or a learner to be exact. The family provides the foundation for a child’s development and is the first agent of socialization. According to Lev Vygotsky development results from a dynamic interaction
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Internal Assessment Partners: Bhavya and Katherine Research question: Does the concentration (mol dm3) of sulphur dioxide in wine rise or fall when exposed to air for different time periods (0‚ 75‚150‚225‚ 300 minutes)? Purpose: Many adults enjoy the consumption of wine but are not aware of the different preservatives and chemicals that are added to the drink. Sulphur Dioxide‚ which is added to many food products including wine because it acts as a reductant‚ is ‘well known as a poisonous and
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different species of living organisms‚ bacteria‚ or viruses to get desired traits such as resistance to disease or tolerance of pesticides. How do scientists Genetically modify organisms? Genetically modifying organisms works just like an advanced form of cut and paste. During genetic modification‚ DNA is taken from and unrelated plant‚ animal or bacteria and inserted into a different organism to get it to produce the desired traits. The DNA is“cut” from one organism and “pasted” into and unrelated
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