Environmental Issues Learnt And Hypothetical Environmental...

Environmental issues learnt and hypothetical environmental leadership decisions xxxxxx xxxxx University of the People Word count 896 Abstract We reflect on environmental issues learned so far and what has been an influencing factor and has this shaped my attitude. The hypothetical scenario of implementing three programs to solve environmental problems, three stages for each program and what the programs will achieve is also discussed. Environmental issues learnt and hypothetical environmental leadership decisions Some key environmental issues covered so far are global warming, climate change, air pollution, water quality and quantity, ecosystems and global dimming. Some key statements have had a strong impact, these have been provided by the organisations NASA and the UN. The UN (2014) states that every year more people die from unsafe water than war and violence. The UN (2014) also states that an estimated 1.8 billion people will be in regions classified as water scarce by 2025. 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