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Research paper on pollutants, their impacts, and mitigation of harmful effects
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?
- Give examples of progress, or explain with examples what more could be done.
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