Assignment
Pollutants can harm ecosystem function and may also harm human health.
You will write an APA-style research paper about pollutants, their impacts, and mitigation of harmful effects. Include the following:
• Select 1 example of an environmental pollution from the following list:
o Acid precipitation (acid rain)
o Smog
o Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) pesticide use
o Eutrophication
• Answer the following questions about the pollution problem that you chose:
o Describe the form of pollution chosen and the source of the pollutant(s). Include both natural and human sources, as applicable.
- Is this from a point-source pollutant or nonpoint-source pollutant? Explain.
o What are the harmful impacts of the pollution?
- Describe impacts to both humans and to ecosystem structure and function.
o What steps are in place to eliminate the pollutant or to mitigate harm from the pollutant?
- Describe examples of laws or regulations that apply to the pollution and its sources.
- Describe at least 1 educational program, technology, or other initiative that is used to help control the pollution.
o Have the programs, best management practices, or regulations been effective in resolving harm from the pollutant?
- Give examples of progress, or explain with examples what more could be done.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.