What policies are being adopted in response to environmental change?
Question by Hermione: What policies are being adopted in response to environmental change?
I’m trying to answer some questions for my AP Human Geography class, and I really need help! Thank you!
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Answer by Smells like New Screen Names
Any number over the years.
For instance, every large scale water works project in the history of man.
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about 4 months ago
You can’t change cycles of the earth or unusual activity on the sun.
about 4 months ago
Some things your question brings to my mind are: (and let me say this is a good question – it’s a important issue).
To answer that question, first identify some specific environmental changes, what those changes may mean, and then proceed to identify some ways we can adapt in response to those environmental changes. For instance, some government agencies are developing plans to respond to climate change, and preparing for ways our laws and policies will need to change to adapt to varying climatic events.
When thinking of climate change and environmental impacts where we need to adapt – governments are considering and assessing changes (or potential changes) in precipitation amounts, storm intensity, temperature changes (max/min), seal level rise, groundwater level changes, etc.). In considering these factors, and others, there may be a need to change design standards for construction (construction codes), environmental permits (waste water and hazardous waste facility location standards and design standards, etc.)
To get into some specifics – I’ll use design requirements for hazardous waste facilities as an example. Federal law (and subsequently state law) stipulate location standards for hazardous waste facilities – there are limitations on construction when floodplains are involved. Also, facilities must account for precipitation events – must control run-on and run off. If there are more intense storms, then they must adapt to account for those events. Normally, facilities must account for 25 yr/ 24 hour storms. Adapting might involve changes designs to account for 50 year or 100 year 24 hour frequency events. Landfill design standards may need to change – we may need to consider the impacts of salt water intrusion on ground water and its affect on landfill liners – meaning we may need to use other materials for liners.
Just some thoughts to get you started . . . .