BIO 280 Wk 4 Discussion: Political Action

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BIO 280 Wk 4 Discussion: Political Action
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BIO 280 Wk 4 Discussion: Political Action

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.

Due Thursday

Respond to the ONE of the three questions below with a minimum of 175 words. This response must be in your own original words and should also include one properly cited and referenced passage from a relevant source.

In Week Four we learn about the politics of protecting and managing ecosystems. Consider the reading and activities that you have completed this week.

1) What political actions have been done to conserve, manage and protect ecosystems? How have these political actions improved our environment?  What political action would you propose and why? 

2) Summarize and discuss this story at the link below, in detail, for participation credit. 

This story discusses thinning forests and using the biomass to create energy. But, is thinning just logging in disguise? Based on this story, do you think we should be thinning forests? Explain your reasoning with critical thinking and cited/referenced material.

3) Should natural ecosystems disturbed by natural events, such as a hurricane or volcano, be restored? What if not restoring the ecosystem would lead to the extinction of a species? 

Due Monday

Reply to at least two (2) of your classmates with relevant responses of at least 100 words. Each of these responses should add to the information provided by your classmate by either providing your personal experience or providing additional information and/or a new perspective. Cited/referenced material is not required, but should be added when applicable to support your relevant talking points.  Always be constructive and professional in your responses.

Please note:  A response that has been found to be cut/pasted from the text, an outside source or another classmate will be considered plagiarism, which is a serious form of academic dishonesty. Any student found to be plagiarizing will be reported to the University immediately.