What steps are in place to eliminate the pollutant or to mitigate harm from the pollutant?

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Pollutants can harm ecosystem function and may also harm human health.
You will write an 3 page body APA-style research paper about pollutants, their impacts, and mitigation of harmful effects. Include the following:
• Select 1 example of an environmental pollutant from the following list:
o Acid precipitation/ Acid rain
o Smog
o DDT pesticide use
o Eutrophication
• Answer the following questions about the pollution problem that you chose:
o Describe the pollutant chosen and the source of the pollutants. Include both natural and human sources, as applicable.
 Is this 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.
 Also, describe educational programs, technology, or other initiatives that are used to help control the pollution.
o Have the programs, best management practices, or regulations been effective in resolving harm from the pollutant?

What are the most likely routes of exposure given the nature of the business?

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Unit IV Case Study

Analysis of an Air-Sampling Report

See attachement to view a PDF of a typical sampling report.

Compose a two- to three-page analysis that addresses the following questions:

1. What is the purpose of the exposure assessment?
2. Why was the exposure assessment conducted?
3. What type of sampling (personal or area) was conducted, and why?
4. What are the chemicals that were sampled, and what are their hazards?
5. What are the most likely routes of exposure given the nature of the business?
6. Describe the sampling equipment and methods used to collect the sample.
7. Provide an overview of the results, including an explanation of the “additive formula,” and discuss them in relation to the applicable exposure limit.
8. Were there any off-normal or unplanned incidents relative to sample collection?
9. Provide a summary of the recommendations made by Sam “IH” Sampler.
10. Comment on the thoroughness of the study. Did you feel that the exposure assessment was comprehensive? If not, what additional information would you provide?
11. Comment on who the target audience would be for this report. If you were the plant director of ACME Printing, would you be comfortable with sharing this with an auditor from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)? Do you have any concerns related to sharing this with your employees?

Present similarities and differences in energy policy between the President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama administrations.

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Question 1
Write an essay consisting of at least 500 words addressing all of the following topics (a through d):

a. Explain the history of the U.S. Department of the Interior and how it regulates the use of natural resources.

b. What was the purpose of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003? Was the act effective?

c. Has the 1972 Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act been effective?

d. List the pros and cons of the 1973 Endangered Species Act.

Question 2
Write an essay consisting of at least 500 words addressing all of the following topics (a through d):

a. Describe U.S. energy policy in the 1970s.

b. Discuss the 1992 Energy Policy Act.

c. Present similarities and differences in energy policy between the President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama administrations.

d. List at least three U.S. laws that affect offshore oil spills

Describe the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.

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In a written paper of 1,200-1,500 words, apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Communicable Disease Selection Choose one communicable disease from the following list: Chickenpox Tuberculosis Influenza Mononucleosis Hepatitis B HIV Epidemiology Paper Requirements Include the following in your assignment: Desсrіption of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Describe the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic triangle). Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up). Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organization(s) contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of disease. A minimum of three references is required.