Assignment
Length: 1300 Words.
Write a comprehensive paper using all the knowledge you have gained.
a. Environmental ethics pertains to people and the environment. Three loosely conceived categories summarize differences among personal domains of ethical concern. They are anthropocentrism, biocentrism, and ecocentrism. Give a thorough explanation of how each of these worldviews work.
b. Differentiate between a renewable energy source, a nonrenewable energy source, and a clean energy source. Please give an example of each.
c. Compare renewable energy sources. Choose 4 that you think are viable and discuss the pros and cons of each.
d. Discuss the three fossil fuels upon which humans rely and their origins. Oil sands and methane hydrate are possible energy sources. Explain what they are, problems associated with extraction, and possible environmental impacts of extraction.
e. Who is Rachel Carson? What did she do and why was it so important?
f. What are your thoughts on China's One-Child Policy? What were the pros and cons of a decision like this? Could something like this work in the US? If not, what could they have done differently to achieve the desired goal?
g. Why are dead zones considered to be a major environmental issue? Share some insight on how they are created and to what extent they span.
h. Address the concept of sustainable fishing.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.