Renewable Energy
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renewable_energy.docx· Overview
Write 3 pages in which you outline the pros and cons of a selected method of energy production.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Context
Energy production is essential for our daily lives. Driving our cars, heating and cooling our homes, cooking food, working on computers—almost everything we do—requires energy. As petroleum prices have increased, interest in other energy sources has also increased. The Assessment 5 Context document provides a brief introduction to alternative energy sources. You may wish to review this document for key concepts and ideas on this topic.
Resources
Required Resources
The following resources are required to complete the assessment.
Resources
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Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
Resources
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Multimedia
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· Alternative Energies | Transcript .
Library Resources
The following e-books or articles from the University Library are linked directly in this course:
· Friis, R. H. (2012). The Praeger handbook of environmental health . Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger.
4. Volume 1: Foundations of the Field.
1. Chapter 20, "Renewable Energy."
. Volume 2: Agents of Disease.
2. Chapter 22, "Ionizing Radiation."
. Volume 3: Water, Air, and Solid Waste.
3. Chapter 25, "Pollution from Oil and Gas Development."
· Philip, R. B. (2014). Environmental issues for the twenty-first century and their impact on human health . Sharjah, UAE: Bentham Science Publishers.
. Chapter 6, "Governments, Corporations and the Environment."
. Chapter 7, "What Can Be Done: Are There Remedies?"
· Rom, W. N. (2012). Environmental policy and public health: Air pollution, global climate change, and wilderness . San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
. Chapter 10, "Global Warming Science and Consequences."
. Chapter 11, "National Green Energy Plan."
. Chapter 12, "Climate Change Policy Options."
· Anscombe, N. (2014, July). Getting to grips with shale gas . Engineering & Technology, 9(6), 70–73.
· Li, J., Vishwanath, A., & Rao, H. (2014, January). Retweeting the Fukushima nuclear radiation disaster . Communications of the ACM, 57(1), 78–85.
· Mayo, O., & Masami, I. (2014, February). Reconstruction of the radiation emergency medical system from the acute to the sub-acute phases after the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant crisis . World Medical Journal, 60(1), 2–8.
· Morrison, F. (2014, February). Saving energy with cooling towers . Ashrae Journal, 56(2), 34–40.
· Siegel, F. (2014, June). The poverty of environmentalism . Society, 51(3), 258–261.
· Welsh, T. (2014). The future of energy production . U.S. News Digital Weekly, 6(18), 16.
· Ozzie Xehner: Alternatives to alternative energy [Interview]. (2012, September). Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 68(5), 1–7.
· Zhivov, A. M., Case, M., Liesen, R., Kimman, J., & Broers, W. (2014). Energy master planning towards net-zero energy communities/campuses . ASHRAE Transactions, 120(1), 114–129.
Course Library Guide
The University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the BIO-FP2000 – Environmental Health Library Guide to help direct your research.
Bookstore Resources
The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required.
Hilgenkamp, K. (2006). Environmental health: Ecological perspectives. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
. Chapter 11, "Energy." This chapter addresses concerns of fossil fuel use, alternatives to fossil fuels, and the concerns of alternate technologies.
. Chapter 12, "Radiation." This chapter looks at possible sources of radiation exposure and the health implications of radiation exposure.
· Assessment Instructions
The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate alternative energy sources and to understand that there are positives and negatives to the alternatives.
To begin this assessment, research a specific renewable source of energy. Then, in a 3–4-page report, outline the pros and cons of this method of energy production. To build your argument and support your evaluation, address the following:
· Identify and analyze the economic considerations (such as the cost per kilowatt for large-scale renewable energy source, costs of construction, and so forth) of using this method of energy production.
· What are the environmental benefits of this energy source?
· What are the environmental downsides, if any, to this renewable energy technology?
· Analyze the risks to human health associated with this technology.
· What conclusions have you reached with regards to this topic, and why?
Additional Requirements
Use the APA Paper Template (linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading) to format your report.
· Written Communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
· Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced. Use Microsoft Word.
· APA Formatting: Resources and in-text citations should be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
· Number of Resources: You are required to cite a minimum of 2 scholarly resources. You may conduct independent research for resources and references to support your report. Provide a reference list and in-text citations for all of your resources, using APA format. You may cite texts and authors from the Resources.
