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AP Environmental Science Ch. 14

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Pineda Chapter 14?: ?Environmental Health and Toxicology? Lecture Outline I. Central Case: Alligators and Endocrine Disruptors at Lake Apopka, Florida A. In 1985, Louis Guillette discovered bizarre reproductive problems in American alligators in Lake Apopka. B. He developed the hypothesis that certain chemical contaminants in Lake Apopka were disrupting the endocrine system of alligators during development in the egg. C. Guillette and his co-workers found that Lake Apopka alligators had abnormally low hatchling rates starting in the years after a pesticide spill. The lake also received high levels of chemical runoff from agriculture. D. Guillette?s results showed that atrazine and nitrates act as endocrine

Living in the Environment Chapter 1 Notes

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Chapter 1 Notes Intro to Environmental Science Environment: the natural world around us, creates a complex web with humanity that cannot be separated Environmental science: a blend of natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities Goals are to learn: How nature works How the environment affects us How we affect the environment How to deal with environmental problems How to live more sustainably Ecology is a major offshoot It studies organisms and their relationships to each other and the natural world around them Different from environmentalism Environmentalism is more political and social focused than science focused Sustainability: ability of Earth?s natural systems and human cultural systems to live sufficiently for an indefinite amount of time

environmental_impacts

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The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering L4: Environmental Impacts Faculty of Engineering CCST9016 Energy: Its Evolution and Environmental Impacts Dr. Match Wai Lun Ko Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Hong Kong [email protected] 1 The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering ? Climate change: The whole world has been threatened under the influence of global warming (CO2 effect). PART A. Global Environment Impact From: http://scienceblogs.com/framing-science/2006/12/melting_metaphors_new_study_on.php 2 The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering An Early Warning ? The idea that increased levels of carbon dioxide in the air could cause the earth to warm is not new. ? Theory was suggested in 1895 by a Swedish

fossil_fuel_based_energy_technologies

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The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering L3: Fossil Fuel Based Energy Technologies Faculty of Engineering CCST9016 Energy: Its Evolution and Environmental Impacts Dr. Match Wai Lun Ko Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Hong Kong [email protected] 1 The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering Energy Conversion Energy Sources Non-renewable energy Nuclear Fossil Fuel Renewable Energy Wind HydraulicSolar Biomass Geothermal Atomic Energy Chemical Energy ? Mechanical Energy Electrical Energy 2 The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering Recall Chap 1? 3 http://insights.globalspec.com/article/3099/steam-turbines-a-durable-and-enduring-necessity The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering 4

energy_challenge

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The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering L2: Energy Challenge Faculty of Engineering CCST9016 Energy: Its Evolution and Environmental Impacts Dr. Match Wai Lun Ko Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Hong Kong [email protected] 1 The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering Energy Sources Non-renewable energy Nuclear Fossil Fuel Renewable Energy Wind HydraulicSolar Biomass Geothermal Atomic Energy Chemical Energy ? Mechanical Energy Electrical Energy 2 https://www.smartgrid.gov/the_smart_grid/renewable_energy.html Energy Conversion The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering PART A: Challenge Energy flow 3 The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering Electricity generation Transportation

energy_sources

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The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering L1: Energy Sources Faculty of Engineering CCST9016 Energy: Its Evolution and Environmental Impacts Dr. Match Wai Lun Ko Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Hong Kong [email protected] 1 The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering Course objectives 2 Through lectures, technical visit, project and discussion of key energy and environmental issues, students would be able to: 1. Develop a broader perspective and critical understanding of various energy issues. 2. Appreciate various viewpoints and responsibilities as global and local citizens; 3. Develop problem-solving ability on energy issues. The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering Lecturers

nuclear_energy

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Tutorial Discussion Notesheet Student Name: KEUNG Ying Chun Michael Student UID: 3035276294 Type your notes in this box. This box must be no more than half an A4 page. Do not use full sentences in your notes. Last semester, quite a few students were penalized for reading sentences straight from their notesheet. Use point form, Times New Roman font 12, single spacing. Stance: Government should use nuclear energy, but not as a primary source of energy Pros: High effectiveness in generating energy Effective saving of 24 tons CO2 annually Large global contributor to low-carbon electricity No constraints like population density, scarce land 2nd Trainer 2010 Honget al. Those cons restricts exp No pollution 2. US: 69% carbon-free generation by NE Cons: Concern of abuse

work_culture

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Tutorial Discussion Notesheet Student Name: KEUNG Ying Chun Michael Student UID: 3035276294 Type your notes in this box. This box must be no more than half an A4 page. Do not use full sentences in your notes. Last semester, quite a few students were penalized for reading sentences straight from their notesheet. Use point form, Times New Roman font 12, single spacing. ? Good work-life balance in my country? ? NO ? Work culture ? High competition (24%) higher productivity needed ? Hard work ethics (23%) cultural factor ? Lack of understanding of importance of work-life balance (23%) mental health ? Initiatives to work provided by employers (58% used) not high enough ? Flexible working time ? Extra paid leave ? Personal leave or breaks

globalization

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Tutorial Discussion Notesheet Student Name: KEUNG Ying Chun Michael Student UID: 3035276294 Type your notes in this box. This box must be no more than half an A4 page. Do not use full sentences in your notes. Last semester, quite a few students were penalized for reading sentences straight from their notesheet. Use point form, Times New Roman font 12, single spacing. Is the impact of globalization positive or negative? Globalization global westernization/dominance? Pros: Spread of knowledge e.g. math innovation like decimal system (1) Possibility of global negotiation Easier for knowledge distribution(2)i.e. language studies and learning Help rise poor countries gdp per capita 1.4% to 5% If not-> DECLINE GROWTH RATE 3.33% to 0.8%

Holt Earth Science Chapter 18, Section 18.1

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Water?s Changes of State Water exists in all 3 states of matter and is made of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. In all 3 stages of matter, these molecules are in constant motion (higher temperature: more movement). Difference between 3 states is the arrangement of the water molecules. A. Ice, Liquid Water, and Water Vapor Ice is made of water molecules held together by mutual molecular attractions.They form a tight, orderly network and don?t move - they vibrate in a fixed position. When ice is heated, the molecules vibrate more, and when the rate of movement increases enough, the bonds between the molecules break, resulting in melting In the liquid state, the molecules are still tightly packed but move fast enough to slide past each other (this causes liquid water to be fluid)

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