Assignment

Description

Pollutants can harm ecosystem function and may also harm human health.

You will write an 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:

• Acid precipitation/ Acid rain
• Smog
• DDT pesticide use
• Eutrophication
• Answer the following questions about the pollution problem that you chose:

• 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.
• What are the harmful impacts of the pollution?

• Describe impacts to both humans and to ecosystem structure and function.
• 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.
• Have the programs, best management practices, or regulations been effective in resolving harm from the pollutant?

• Give examples of progress, or explain with examples what more could be done.