EC 307: Resource & Environmental economics Unit 6: Air Pollution Lecturer: Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez gonzalez_r@usp.ac.fj Room S239‚ School of Economics‚ Laucala Campus‚ USP‚ Suva‚ Fiji Islands. Introduction • Both consumption and production of energy produce a considerable amounts of air pollution. – – – – – – CO2 CO SO2 NOx PM VOC (Carbon dioxide) (Carbon monoxide) (Sulphur Dioxide) (Nitrogen oxides) (Particulate matter) (Volatile organic compounds‚ e.g.‚ CH4) EC307
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Question 1: The tragedy of the commons a) Using the example of a problem of the global commons outline the “tragedy of the commons” and explain its causes. In order to aptly outline the “tragedy of the commons” using an example of a problem of the global commons‚ it is essential to first put in context what both terms mean and how they relate to each other. The “tragedy of the commons” is a type of market failure under the banner of property rights that is described as ‘an economic problem in
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university of east londonBsc Business information systems | Final Assignment | Management Information Systems | | Semester 6Presented by JONATHAN MARTIN DAZA 0798KDSA0409 | | Table of Contents 1. Strategic Role 3 1.1 WWF’s Mission Statement 3 1.1.1 Objectives 3 1.1.2 Goals 3 1.2 WWF’s PEST Analysis 3 1.2.1 Political environment 4 1.2.2 Economic environment 4 1.2.3 Social environment 4 1.2.4 Technological environment 4 1.3 WWF’s SWOT analysis 5 1.3.1 Strengths 5 1.3.2 Weaknesses
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Global Warming is Happening Sometimes‚ it takes a huge blockbuster movie to affect a large population. On Memorial Day weekend in 2004‚ The Day After Tomorrow was released. The movie tells the story of a paleoclimatologist who warns the world of a possible abrupt climate change that could occur. While his warnings go unheeded‚ extreme weather becomes rampant throughout the world signifying an eventual end to humanity. The film stirred some controversy‚ however‚ since scientists claim that it
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warming and in turn‚ climate change. Such problems are monitored by organizations such as the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF). WWF tried to tackle the origin of the problems. The step that has been instigated by WWF is restore the forests through reforestation and afforestation . Negara Brunei Darussalam’s virgin forest‚ like many other countries‚ also suffers the same fate‚ fortunately a less painful torture for the forests here as the government has done various efforts to protect the forests
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It can be generally said that GIS involves or entails a computerized system that deals with data in terms of collection from many sources‚ efficient digital storage‚ managing and administering of data which includes integration of various data sets into a common database. It also involves easy and efficient selection and viewing of data in different varieties‚ conversion of data from one geometrical projection to another‚ rescaling and other computer maneuvers. Also data’s are analyzed‚ modeled and
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source for cattle fodder‚ consumed browsed or harvested‚ mature or immature‚ green or dry. The nutritive value is equal to or superior to alfalfa. Leadtree has gained a favorable reputation in land reclamation‚ erosion control‚ water conservation‚ reforestation and soil improvement programs‚ and is a good cover and green manure crop. The leaves‚ used as a mulch around other crops‚ are said to significantly increase their yields. It is said to possess the power of extracting selenium from the soil and
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PHILIPPINE WILDLIFE FLORA AND FAUNA A Term Paper Presented to Mrs. Stella G. Fernandez Central Philippine University Iloilo City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in SciEduc 325 (Term Paper in Ecology) By Aragon‚ Femie Cabaya‚ Charity Dave Dago‚ Rose Anne Dohino‚ Rodel March 2013 PHILIPPINE WILDLIFE FLORA AND FAUNA Flora and Fauna refer to plant and wildlife. The indigenous plant and wildlife of a geographical region is often referred to as that
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Communicative functions and reasons for code switching : A Malaysian perspective. PARAMASIVAM MUTHUSAMY PhD Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang‚ MALAYSIA. param@fbmk.upm.edu.my Abstract: Though codeswitching research may vary from context to context and situation to situation‚ the common factors for code switching will be threefold. That is‚ code switching deals with languages in contact. In interactive social situations code switching will be the use of more
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Paraserianthes falcataria - Southeast Asia’s Growth Champion By whatever common or scientific names it is known‚ Paraserianthes falcataria (L.) Nielsen is a valuable multipurpose tree for the humid tropics. One of the fastest growing of all tree species‚ it is used for pulp and other wood products‚ fuelwood‚ ornamental plantings and shade for coffee‚ tea and cattle. Potential uses for which it is being tested include alley farming and intercropping in forest plantations. BOTANY: "Falcataria"
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