The goals of environmental scientists

The goals of environmental scientists are to try to lower the negative impact of our actions, find alternative ways to meet the same needs, and better anticipate the likely effects of our actions. What do you believe may happen if environmental scientists stop attempting these goals?

Causes of untestable hypotheses

Explain how advances in technology can cause untestable hypotheses (speculation) to become testable hypotheses (true hypotheses). Provide one real-world example of this happening.

The crystal zones

How do we determine whether faces belong to certain crystal zones or not? How do we define a zone axis? How is zone axis designated? Find out the zone of the following two faces by the mnemonic method: (110) and (010)

The scientific consensus on climate change

Why isn’t the scientific consensus on climate change “enough” to motivate responses? Besides more scientific evidence and information, what else might inspire action on climate change? Long Answers Please.

Major global conferences and conventions

What is the novelty of the current sustainable development goals in comparison to previous major global conferences and conventions on the state of the environment?

Global environmental problems

How can you justify the existence of overpopulation among emerging global environmental problems knowing its benefits in some countries?

Role of technological innovations

How did technological innovations change the course of history before 1300 CE? Examine the role of at least three different technological innovations that impacted societies and cultures that were addressed in our class materials.

The spread of Islam

How did trade, conversion, and migration affect the spread of Islam between 800 and 1300 CE? Give at least three detailed examples on migration, the formation of the trading communities, and spreading of Islam.

The New York Magazine Environmental Teach-in is over 50 years old

The New York Magazine Environmental Teach-in is over 50 years old. What stands out to you as still relevant, today? What does its continued relevance say to you about societal progress? How does this relate to Reality is Broken?

 

War-making powers

Which of the following statements best summarizes war-making powers The House declares war, but the Senate commands the armed for O Presidents have complete discretion over determining foreign policy O The president can send troops only after the House votes to appro the action. Congress declares war, but the president commands the armed forces. Submit