#09-UN field Experience + Air/Atmosphere (More tips given)

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Question Description

 
Read: As reference the websites mentioned below in the assignment instructions. They are (1.) the IPCC summary (The doc is below) report (specific pages 3,4,5 and 32, 33 at a minimum), The UN SDGs ( http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/sustainab… )and a sustainability web page and or report specific to a business of your choice that you select to profile their sustainability goals.
Watch:
(Required) Neil Degrasse Tyson’s Cosmos, Episode 12 ( https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3c58oj ) Video (39 minutes). (This is a good overview of atmosphere and climate change – and includes a short explanation of feedback loops at 21 min)

  • If you missed the UN trip, you can find the UN speaker video (This video is too big, more than 40GB, please try to answer questions without video first. If it is necessary, I can give you my school account, and you can login to watch.)of speakers in the Module in Canvas

Write: Due Friday, 11/9, at 11:59 pm.
1- Reflect on your Field Experience to the UN and the Cosmos episode. (5 points) Write a two-page word reflection answering the prompts below. Please make use of both the UN trip and Cosmos episode, the the take careful notes, so you may reflect on the speaker’s comments.
Joel Towers spoke about “redesigning for resilience,” the IPCC Summary (below), and the Sustainable Development Goals.
http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/sustainable-development-goals.html (SDG), which are meant to balance “social well-being, economic prosperity and environmental protection.” (IPCC Summary p.24)

  1. How have the SDGs helped (or not) in the reduction of CO2? (Look at the IPCC summary for this)
  2. How is our atmosphere becoming more or less like the atmosphere on Venus? (This is explained in The episode of Cosmos)
    1. Is this good or bad. Explain why?
  3. Identify a business, which is applying an SDG to their own business goals and practices?(Consider a business that might inform your final project. You should select 1 SDG and apply this to the existing business. You can find information in the businesses’ sustainability report on line or on their webpage under sustainability.)
    1. Name the SDG and what activity the business is doing that supports the SDG you identified.
    2. How effective are they at achieving their sustainable goal?
    3. What do you see as their biggest challenge to reaching their goals?
    4. If you were hired as a sustainability designer by the organization, what suggestion would you make to the business, and how feasible do you think your solution would be?

Reminder to include all of your sources and use proper in-text citation. (films require a time stamp on the film, documents require a page number)
Come to class prepared to discuss your experience of the trip and films as well as your final project.
Submit a Word or pdf document into Canvas that is double-spaced text in Times New Roman font size 12), with one inch margins, and with single space add your name, assignment number, and date on the top-right corner. By submitting your assignment, you are making the statement that you alone are the author of this assignment. All work submitted will be evaluated according to the standards of academic writing. Evaluation will be based on text within the prescribed page, (or word) limit. Late submission will be deducted a half letter grade per day late.

 
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Saint Louis Community College Global Citizen Report

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  • Objectives of the Assignment

The purposes of this assignment are:

  • to teach you about an important contemporary, complex, global, multi-disciplinary environmental issue;
  • to give you practice researching a subject independently (outside the classroom);
  • to give you practice working in a team setting;
  • to give you experience making decisions based on a body of (sometimes conflicting) evidence and opinions – see also the last section of this document;
  • to give you practice with effective written communication;
  • to help you gain knowledge of global and cultural systems and issues;
  • to help you gain the ability to develop and/or apply context-appropriate actions to address global and cultural issues or situations;
  • to help you develop the ability to identify and describe major global issues; and
  • to help you develop the ability to weigh options, evaluate planned actions, and/or formulate possible solutions when addressing global issues or situations

 

  1. Description of the Global Citizens Assignment

Hints: Answer the question that is asked of you. Make sure that you have a clear and coherent point of view, that your point of view addresses the question that was asked, and that a reader can easily discern your point of view. Make sure that you support your point of view with evidence and sound reasoning.  Document your assertions with appropriate professional references.
Question 1. In 2015 all 193 member states (including the U.S.) of the United Nations adopted 17 goals (referred to as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs).  The SDGs provide a framework for the world to assess their progress to achieve a more sustainable future for everyone (the period is 2015-2030).  The 2019 U.S. Cities Sustainable Development Report (Sustainable Development Solutions Network) provides information that measures the performance of U.S. cities to achieve the SDGs.  The report argues that “America’s cities are home to more than 80 percent of Americans and around 85 percent of U.S. production. They will determine the future of sustainable development in the United States.”
As you read the report you will see there are many examples of progress made by U.S. cities in meeting the SDGs; however, there are also challenges facing U.S. cities.  Are U.S. cities on track to achieve the SDGs?   How do U.S. cities compare to European Cities?  Why does the rest of world care about the U.S.’s progress in meeting the SDGs. Explain and justify your answer with evidence and reasoning.

  1. Guidelines for Report Preparation

There is no set length requirement for this assignment, but at most of the reports will end up being approximately 5-10 pages (double spaced). The maximum allowable length is 12 pages (not including references).
It is recommended to include figures or tables if these figures and tables make your discussion easier to understand.  It is important you only use work of others that is in the public domain (unless you are able to obtain official permission).  You cannot use figures or tables that are copyrighted (i.e., owned) by an individual or publisher without their permission.
Format should follow guidelines provided by ASCE at the following web site.
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/9780784479018.ch05

  1. Plagiarism

Your assignment will be run through plagiarism software. If you are not aware of ethical reasons why you should not plagiarize the work of others, please read this discussion “Republishing without credit raises ethical and legal questions.” https://www.asce.org/question-of-ethics-articles/oct-2017/ If it is discovered that your final report contains any plagiarism, all group members will receive zero credit for the assignment. That is likely to have a significant negative impact on your semester grade.  It is in your individual interest to make sure that your group members do not engage in plagiarism.
 

 
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impact of governmental action on a business

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Question Description

 
Analysis: After submitting your overview, your boss is having second thoughts about bringing Jack Harris and his firm, Crisis Consulting, on board. Before he makes his final decision he has asked you to provide him with a thorough analysis of the situation faced by your business. He asks you to prepare a memorandum to him (the CEO) analyzing the situation that your business faces as well as the resources that are available to it. Address the following:
Company: BCBS of Michigan (a reference to BCBS Association can be made as well)

  1. Business Environment: Based on your analysis of the governmental action or political challenge, what will be the impact of the governmental action or political challenge on the business’s financial situation and operations? Does the action represent an opportunity or a threat?
  2. Sustainability: Based on your analysis of the governmental action or political challenge, how will the governmental action or political challenge impact the sustainability of the business?
  3. Internal Resources: Evaluate the internal resources of the company, including the business project teams that are available to respond to the opportunity or threat. In other words, is the business adequately organized to address the opportunity or threat?
  4. Communication: How has information about the situation been communicated to various stakeholders? For example, have any public hearings been held? Have the radio, newspapers, or social media been used?
  5. Company Image: Assess how the situation has affected the company’s public image. Has the impact been primarily positive or negative? If the impact has been primarily negative, what are the positive aspects in addition to the negative aspects? If the impact has been primarily positive, what are the negative aspects in addition to the positive aspects?
  6. Response: What are the potential courses of action to respond to the situation in the current macroeconomic and business environment? In other words, what is the range of options for the business in this situation?
  7. Impact: How will these courses of action impact the business? Make sure to consider both short- and long-term impacts, including operational, financial, and ethical implications.
  8. External Resources: Evaluate the roles and functions of third parties or external resources in the situation. Consider questions such as these in your response: How will lobbyists be involved in the situation? Will there be public affairs professionals who will argue on behalf of the government or the business?

Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as an 8-10 page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one- inch margins, and sources cited in APA format.

 
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Global Health Goals and Health Disparities

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Global Health Goals and Health Disparities
Description: The baccalaureate-graduate nurse will demonstrate knowledge of healthcare
globalization and advocate for social justice, including a commitment to the health of
vulnerable, diverse populations and the elimination of health disparities.
Component: Essential VII
Area Gold
Mastery
Silver
Acceptable
Bronze
Developing
Unacceptable
Explains the
importance of the
World Health
Organization
(WHO) and the
Millennium
Developmental
Goals (MDGs)
Sustainable
Development
Goals (SDGs).
Explains both the
importance of the
World Health
Organization
(WHO) and the
importance of the
Millennium
Developmental
Goals (MDGs)/
Sustainable
Development
Goals (SDGs).
Explains only one
of the following:
the importance of
World Health
Organization
(WHO) or the
Millennium
Developmental
Goals (MDGs)/
Sustainable
Development
Goals (SDGs).
Does not include a
discussion of both.
Does not explain
the importance of
the World Health
Organization
(WHO). Does not
explain the
Millennium
Developmental
Goals (MDGs/
Sustainable
Development
Goals (SDGs)).
Assignment
missing or
objective
missing
Selects one
Millennium
Developmental
Goal (MDG)/
Sustainable
Development
Goals (SDGs) and
describes the MDG.
Explains two ways
the MDG is
important for
improving global
health. Cites two
examples and data
to support.
Selects one
MDG/SDG and
describes the
MDG//SDG.
Explains two ways
the MDG//SDG is
important for
improving global
health. Cites two
examples and data
to support.
Selects one MDG
//SDG and
describes the
MDG//SDG.
Explains one way
the MDG//SDG is
important for
improving global
health. Cites one
example or data to
support.
Does not select one
MDG//SDG. Does
not describe the
MDG//SDG. Does
not explain how the
MDG//SDG is
important for
improving global
health. Does not
include an example
or data to support.
Assignment
missing or
objective
missing
Selects one country
(from module four
list). Explains the
country’s current
outcome
measurement
indicator being used
Selects one country
(from module four
list). Explains the
country’s current
outcome
measurement
indicator being
Selects one country
(from module four
list). Missing one
of the following
discussions:
Explains the
country’s current
Does not one
country (from
module four
list). Does not
explain the
country’s current
outcome
Assignment
missing or
objective
missing
to represent
progress of the
chosen
MDG//SDG.
Describes how the
country is on track
to meet this
MDG//SDG or
not.
used to represent
progress of the
chosen
MDG//SDG.
Describes how the
country is on track
to meet this
MDG//SDG or not
by citing 2
examples and data
to support.
outcome
measurement
indicator being used
to represent
progress of the
chosen
MDG//SDG.
Describes how the
country is on track
to meet this
MDG//SDG by
citing 1 example or
data to support.
measurement
indicator being
used to represent
progress of the
chosen
MDG//SDG. Does
not describes how
the country is on
track to meet this
MDG//SDG. Does
not cite an example
or use data.
Select two nursing
roles and explain
how each role can
help the country
achieve the chosen
MDG//SDG.
Select two nursing
roles and explains
how each role can
help the country
achieve the chosen
MDG//SDG. Cites
two examples.
Selects two nursing
roles. Explains how
one role can help
the country achieve
the chosen
MDG//SDG. Cites
one example.
Does not select two
nursing roles. Does
not explain how
each role can help
the country achieve
the chosen
MDG//SDG. No
examples provided.
Assignment
missing or
objective
missing
Explain the term
health disparity and
discuss how health
disparities can
impact the
vulnerable or
underserved
populations.
Choose one
population or
particular group
(ethnic or cultural,
underserved,
vulnerable group)
and describe a
health disparity
occurring among
this group. Includes
the 2 articles as
evidence and
discusses the cause
of the particular
disparity in the
chosen vulnerable
group.
Explains the term
health disparity and
discusses how
health disparities
can impact the
vulnerable or
underserved
populations.
Chooses one
vulnerable
population group
(ethnic, cultural,
underserved group)
and describes a
health disparity
occurring among
this group.
Includes the 2
articles as evidence
and discusses the
cause of the
particular disparity
in the chosen
vulnerable group.
Explains the term
health disparity and
discusses how
health disparities
can impact the
vulnerable or
underserved
populations.
Missing one of the
following
discussions:
Choose one
vulnerable
population group
(ethnic, cultural,
underserved group)
and describe a
health disparity
occurring among
this group. Includes
1 article as evidence
and discusses the
cause of the
particular disparity
Does not explain
the term health
disparity. Does not
discuss how health
disparities can
impact vulnerable
or underserved
populations. Does
not choose one
population or
particular group
(ethnic or cultural,
underserved,
vulnerable group).
Does not describe a
health disparity
occurring among
this group. Does
not the articles as
evidence. Does not
discuss the cause of
the particular
disparity in the
chosen vulnerable
group.
Assignment
missing or
objective
missing
in the chosen
vulnerable group.
Discusses two
nursing strategies
for improving the
health disparity
(such as access to
care, health
education, health
promotion,
prevention, earlier
screenings).
Includes evidence
to support both
strategies.
Discusses two
nursing strategies
for improving the
health disparity
(such as access to
care, health
education, health
promotion,
prevention, earlier
screenings).
Includes evidence
to support both
strategies.
Discusses one
nursing strategy for
improving the
health disparity
(such as access to
care, health
education, health
promotion,
prevention, earlier
screenings).
Includes evidence
to support the
strategy.
Does not discuss
nursing strategies
for improving the
health disparity
(such as access to
care, health
education, health
promotion,
prevention, earlier
screenings). Does
not include
evidence to support
both strategies.
Assignment
missing or
objective
missing

 
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