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ACEECDV Economic Development Second Semester| SY 2018-2019

POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DEVELOPED NATIONS TO THE ALLEVIATION OF BOTH GLOBAL AND DOMESTIC ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

Proponents:

Carlo Cantada Victoria Jabal Stephen Legaspi

March 28 2019

Forest Management (Research and Development)

Runyan and Stehm (2018) stated that from 47%, forests, covering earth's land surface 8000 years ago, have dropped to 30%, as of 2015; due to deforestation. Forest Management requires an accurate measurement and monitoring forest resources, equitably balancing costs and benefits, and a valuing forest goods and services. Strengthen law about land tenure and property rights can uphold forest management.

Minimizing the burning of Fossil Fuel (Emission control)

Fossil fuel is a buried organic matters converted to crude oil, coal or natural gas that act as energy sources.

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It negative effects are listed below:

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It releases unburnt carbon particles in the environment

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It releases carbon monoxide gas into the atmosphere

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It releases carbon dioxide which is a greenhouse gas responsible for global warming

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It releases sulfur dioxide which is both corrosive and suffocating

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It releases nitrogen oxide which is dissolved in rainwater and form acid.

Electricity, Biodiesel, Pre-combustion Emmision Control and Redesign and installment of Fluidised Bed Combusters (FBC) can be an alternative as an energy source.

Cheaper importation of materials for reforestation Cheaper importation of tree seeds, seedlings and planting tools and equipment. Developed countries that are rich of environmental capital may import seeds, seedlings, and other tools for planting at cost. Developed nations may also import woods; to reduce deforestation in both developing and underdeveloped countries.

Marketing of Solar Energy (Transfer of technology)

Another excellent alternative for fossil fuel is solar energy. There are no global warming emissions associated with generating electricity through solar energy. Plus, it is a renewable energy source; meaning, It can be harnessed in all areas of the world, and is available every day. We cannot run out of solar energy.

Prevention of Overexploiting resources (Restrictions on unsustainable productions)

Overexploitation or Overharvesting can lead to destruction of the resource. It pertains to an excessive degree of harvesting resources. Since most of the developed nations produce so much product that is not needed they need to alleviate by lessening the production; simply, by taking only the needed resources. As students, the proponents can help by taking what is only needed to prevent wasting materials

What LM students can do?

They can be an Environmental Ambassadors, or at least start groups concerning the environment; its underlying problems. In some countries, there are existing groups of trained and highly motivated undergraduate student volunteers, who represents the Faculty of Environment for recruitment events and initiatives. Undergraduate Legal Management students are capable of being an ambassador, or being leaders of such groups. As students, they can also start forming groups where members can be provided and engaged with knowledge in building inclusive green community.

References

Runyan, C., and Stehm, J. (2018). Deforestation. Retrieved from Oxfordre Environmental Science: http://oxfordre.com/environmentalscience/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780199389 414.001.0001/acrefore-9780199389414-e-669

BYJU'S (2019). Effects of Burning Fossil Fuels. Retrieved from BYJU'S Learning App: https://byjus.com/chemistry/effects-of-burning-fossil-fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists (2013). Environmental Impacts of Solar Power. Retrieved from Union of Concerned Scientist (Science for a healthy Planet and Safer World): https://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/e nvironmental-impacts-solar-power.html

Notaras, M. (2010). Agriculture And Food Systems Unsustainable. Retrieved from Our World United Nations University: https://ourworld.unu.edu/en/agriculture-and-food-systems-unsustainable?fbcli d=IwAR25yW13Z0joNatvHbDywH_gU_O_vfEGIObF5k9TbyqLF353u7kZIBkIF X4