The study of environmental health

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The study of environmental health is crucial to one’s understanding of the hazards and potential adverse effects posed by environmental agents and the extent to which environmental factors play a role in human disease. This foundation is essential for being an effective advocate for preventing environmentally caused diseases, identifying strong and weak protection policies, and […]

A policy about reducing fossil fuel use in a US state

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Research a policy about reducing fossil fuel use in a US state or commonwealth, municipality, or region of your choosing. Choose one that was not covered in the lesson. For example, in the lesson we talked about Governor Newson’s initiatives to limit gas-fueled cars or reduce fossil fuel use. Make sure you look through the […]

Solid and hazardous waste.

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This presents key attributes of solid and hazardous waste. There are laws that an environmental professional can use to determine if a waste is solid or hazardous. Key issues are addressed in the required unit resources concerning exposure to toxicity used in hazardous waste determination as well as the interplay between industry and regulators. Now, […]