ENV 315 Wk 4 Discussion – Population Growth

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. First Responses must be at least 175 words. Each additional response must be at least 75 to 125 words. Greetings and references do not apply toward the needed word count.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

As we look at global population trends, environmental effects of urbanization, and the role humans have in animal decline, please answer the following questions with local application:

Prior to taking this course, you might not have considered population growth an environmental issue. Describe ways that human population growth has impacted and altered the environment in the area where you live or state or region. How does population growth impact ecosystems and animal populations and diversity generally (with specific examples)?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Each additional response must be at least 75 to 125 words. Greetings and references do not apply toward the needed word count.