Case Scenario:
My city is experiencing rapid growth in population. The City Council is worried that this pattern of population growth, combined with concerns over climate change, is beginning to create a number of negative environmental, economic, and social consequences. These include deteriorating infrastructure, increasing traffic congestion, declining air and water quality, and the loss of open space. The City Council has charged me with writing a report that will recommend measures to address the pollution issues and reduce carbon emissions.
What are some optimal decisions or suggestive measures for addressing the pollution management issue for pollution reduction?
· Pollution control legislation for point sources
· Random emission testing
· Encouraging alternative transportation, walking, and bicycle use
· Promoting fuel-efficient cars
· Establishing green spaces or urban forestry
· Improving roads
· Encouraging carpooling
From an environmental science and climate change perspective, What may be the potential effectiveness of any measures or Trade-offs?
Will ther be any potential improvements in human and ecosystem health.
What may be the potential balance between the effectiveness of measures and the public reaction towards them?
Please comprise any references used.