Category: Environmental science

Inaturalist is a public website where individuals can upload their scientific observations and receive feedback:
Describe at least two projects you find interesting and their conservation goals. In the search box in iNaturalist, type in the word “biodiversity” and choose two projects
you find most interesting (click on the names of the projects to learn more about them). 
What are other organizations saying about iNaturalist, and how are they using this tool?
(think Audubon societies, cities, National Geographic, etc.)
Utilize the link to locate the two projects as instructed above and describe them, and then locate some external organizations and describe how they use inaturalist 
cite the pages to the project and external associations
Link to website: https://www.inaturalist.org/search?q=biodiversity
Include in-text (parenthetical citations) in addition to the references page

Please read attached instructions carefully.
The only sources you are to use are the videos linked in the PDF.
Here are my answers for the opening:
Opening, 1-page Introduce yourself by stating your major and career goals. Discuss the reason you decided to take this course. –       Major Accounting. (Career goal)- to become an account manager at a commercial Insurance company.
Discuss how much you knew about HIV/AIDS before taking this class. 
–       Not must just basic info
You are to deliver a minimum 9 (preferably 10) page final paper with a 2 page extra credit assignment
Extra credit
Field trip to NYC AIDS Memorial
Visit the the New York City AIDS memorial was officially dedicated on World AIDS Day 2016 (Dec 1st). http://nycaidsmemorial.org
Assignment: Visit the AIDS memorial and write 2 page reaction paper (following below prompts)
Requirements: First
paragraph: Describe your impression of the memorial. What aspect drew your attention the most? What were you feeling and thinking during the visit
Second
paragraph: Approach another visitor (or HINT, bring a friend with you),
introduce yourself as a LaGuardia student taking a course in HIV/AIDS. Then ask these two simple questions: What brought you here today? What do you think of the memorial’s meaning, design and imagery?

State the technology or policy that you are proposing to write about and describe why it is interesting and important. Limit your description to FIVE sentences.
Use a 12-point font, 1” margins, and 1.5” spacing.
Please read the instructions carefully and follow the instructions.
Please use EASY words and expressions since I am an international student.
PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY AI PROGRAMS.
PLEASE PROVIDE AI CHECKER AND PLAGIARISM CHECKER.

Students will keep a typed journal of three Arctic “current events” science articles that they read about during the quarter.  The articles should be current and from the present quarter. Each entry will contain the following: (dates of articles between march 26th, 20204-may 16th 2024)
a) type and date of event
b) Images that help to explain the event. You own captions for the images.
c) a two-paragraph summary of the event, including a description of the effects the event had on humans and society
d) a short discussion, displaying critical thinking, of the global importance, implications or consequences of this event
Include full citations for references. Not just a webpage address, but a properly cited reference. 

Please read through the article “The Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit: In Brief” and the “Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Wind Incentives” to answer the following questions:
1. What is the renewable electricity production tax credit (PTC) and how does it work? How much PTC is provided by the IRA and until when?
2. What are the economic and policy considerations regarding the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for renewable energy sources, and how effective is it in promoting the development of wind and other resources?
3. How do the expiry and renewal cycles of wind PTC affect wind installations?
Your response should be about 300 words in length. 
Resources 1: 
https://windexchange.energy.gov/projects/tax-credits#:~:text=Production%20Tax%20Credit%20and%20Investment%20Tax%20Credit%20for%20Wind%20Energy,-Leer%20en%20espa%C3%B1ol&text=The%20Inflation%20Reduction%20Act%20(IRA,1%2C%202025.
Resources 2:
Attached pdf file.
Please read the instructions carefully and follow the instructions.
Please use EASY words and expressions since I am an international student.
PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY AI PROGRAMS.
PLEASE PROVIDE AI CHECKER AND PLAGIARISM CHECKER.

write an essay that addresses what you consider will be the
future story of Miami during the next 3 decades(focusing on coastal environmental issues and management). the example is attached

In the “Policy Memo Outline + Work” document, that is me and my group member’s work as we already did half of it. The highlighted areas are the ones you should fill out. Use many statistics and back them up with sources please.
As for the other document “final policy memo policies and rules,” that is the guideline and general requirements and extra information if needed.
There is another document attached “Reconnaissance Report,” which is our previous essay to the one we are writing now. This can give you background information on our topic if needed.

This video assignment provides an opportunity for you to research the climate commitments of a country of your choice.  In your video presentation, you will provide some background about your chosen country and then describe their current Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the UNFCCC.
To complete this assignment, the following sources may be quite helpful.  
Climate Watch (https://www.climatewatchdata.org/).
Our World in Data – Energy Mix (https://ourworldindata.org/energy-mix)
UNFCCC NDC registry (https://unfccc.int/NDCREG)
CIA World Factbook (https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/)
Climate Action Tracker (https://climateactiontracker.org/)
There are six steps to completing this video assignment:
Select a country to profile
Browse the Climate Watch website to identify a country on which to focus your video assignment.  As a next step, double check the UNFCCC NDC Registry to make sure you can access your chose country’s climate pledge document.  WARNING: Some NDCs are not in English. You may choose any country other than the US. 
Research the demographic, economic and energy context of your country.
In your video, provide the following background information about your country.  You do not have to share the information in the order listed here, but your video should touch on all of these points:
Type of government (Hint: refer to the CIA World Factbook)
Population (Hint: use the Climate Watch website)
Population growth (Hint: use the Climate Watch website)
GDP/capita (Hint: use the Climate Watch website)
Energy consumption mix (Hint: find the relevant data at Our World in Data – Energy Mix. Scroll down to “Energy Consumption by Source, World” and then click on “change region” (in the top left corner) to select your country.  Check “relative” for percentages)
Research your country’s NDC
In your video, provide an analysis of your chosen country’s NDC. Your analysis must include the following information:
Analysis of your country’s emissions trends (Hint: use the Climate Watch website.)
Details of the country’s stated 2030 target (Hint: use the Climate Watch website  Most countries will have a 2030 target.  If not, include info provided.)
Details of the country’s net zero pledge, if it has made such a pledge. (Hint: Use the Climate Watch website.  Determine if your country has a long-term strategy and what it is).
Any figures/tables you can find will be particularly helpful in presenting this information.
Assess if your country is doing its fair share
Assessment of level of ambition (low/medium/high). (Hint: Examine the data you have assembled and provide an assessment. Use the IPCC standard of keeping warming below 1.5oC, when assessing level of ambition; the Climate Action Tracker website is also very helpful).  
Assessment of feasibility of meeting target.  For example, what are the policies in place to support meeting the target.  (Hint: Examine the data you have assembled and provide an assessment. Consider GHG emissions trajectories relative to targets to assess feasibility).   
Based on your research, prepare a video that profiles the climate commitments, actions, and ambitions of your chosen country.
Prepare a 3-minute presentation, with a slide deck that accompanies/supports your presentation. In terms of timing, spend about 30-45 seconds/1-2 slides describing your country’s background context, about 1.5 minutes on your country’s NDC (making sure to sure to describe the climate policies being pursued by your chosen country in some detail), and about 1 minute on your assessment. 
Upload and SUBMIT your presentation as a media recording to Canvas
You will know that you have successfully uploaded and submitted your recording when the confetti screen appears.
Tips for Designing a Great Online Presentation(Attached file)
VERY IMPORTANT:  We do not care about the production quality of these videos.  We do not want or expect you to do any editing.  All of the video assignments are about recording you talking about climate change. HOWEVER, we do care about the quality of your presentations.  The slides should be carefully formatted without too much text and with useful graphics.
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You can do either South Korea or the US.
Please read the instructions carefully and follow the instructions.
Please use EASY and SIMPLE words and expressions since I am an international student.
PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY AI PROGRAMS.
PLEASE PROVIDE AI CHECKER AND PLAGIARISM CHECKER.

The location you would be focusing on is YorkCounty, Maine. Only Primary literature or Secondary literature. Must include images and cite. 
1. Existing Coastal Management Efforts 
a) Describe any existing nearby shoreline stabilization structures. Include the pros and cons of these structures.
– How do they impact wave energy?
-How do they impact sediment transport?
(If none, focus more on b and c)
b) Describe coastal management efforts or existing management plans. For example, dune/wetland restoration,
artificial reefs, beach nourishment, etc(if this is in the area, all may not include in your location). Include the pros and cons of these measures. These may be state or regional plans which is ok. Include how they could potentially affect your specific area.
c) Search for any FEMA coastal hazard mitigation plans.
d) Include references, maps, figures, images to support a and b.
2. Build a Smarter Coastline Lecture Weeks 
Based on the major hazards and risks in your location. 
a) Propose additional mitigation measures. Identify any additional significant issues that are of concern and that are not addressed in the proposed actions you described in number 1. Include deficiencies in
the plans described in number 1.
b) Suggest feasible alternative/additional actions.
c) Include references, maps, figures, images to support a and b

write an essay that addresses what you consider will be the
future story of Miami during the next 3 decades( in terms of costal environmental issues)