ENVR 1301-Cristina Contreras

  Air pollution Air pollution is a global environmental crisis that threatens people's lives and health. Pollution happens when human activities like transportation, energy generation, and industrial operations emit dangerous compounds into the air. This article will introduce the concept of air pollution and compare the current Air Quality Index (AQI) as well as PM2.5 and PM10 levels. Air Pollution Basics The impacts of air pollution on ecosystems and human health are well-documented. Industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and power plants all contribute significantly to air pollution. These are some of the most widespread types of pollution: •  Tiny airborne particles known as particulate matter (PM) may be breathed and, if they build up over time, may lead to health problems including asthma, heart disease, and stroke. •  Ozone (O3) is produced when volatile organic molecules and nitrogen oxides react in the presence of sunshine. Asthmatics are particularly susceptible...

  1. Exploratory   Dolan, Georgia, is in the forefront of a solar energy revolution. Around 500 acres of solar panels were erected in 2018, yet this raises the issue of why. Now that we understand what solar power energy can accomplish (convert sun rays into electricity), the typical user is able to utilize this electricity for main purpose (Hsu et al., 2019). In addition, the investors stand to make a profit off of this latest investment, but in the meanwhile, new employment opportunities have been made available.   2. Diagnostic While solar panels were initially intended just for the wealthy, the overarching goal is to make renewable energy more accessible on a neighborhood level rather than via large-scale corporate initiatives. Here, however, if we have them on a large enough scale, most of the constructed can be distributed among consumers, and the main reason for the high flux of consumers is the self- conscience of doing better environme...

  Alternative energy sources have become an essential part of the globe's energy mix as the world struggles to address the problems posed by climate change. Alternative energy, commonly referred to as renewable energy, is produced from resources that replenish themselves naturally and do not harm the environment (Michaelides, 2012). Hydropower, wind-generated electricity, solar thermal power, geothermal power, and biomass usage are some of these energy sources (Dresselhaus & Thomas, 2001). With an emphasis on solar energy, we will examine the idea of alternative energy, its advantages, and its drawbacks in this blog article.   Alternative Energy: Definition and Benefits Alternative energy is defined as energy sources that are obtained from natural resources that are renewed naturally and do not deplete natural resources, such as wind, solar, and geothermal energy (Michaelides, 2012). These energy sources are regarded as being more environmentally friendly than conventional...