ENVS 1000 Study Guide - Final Guide: Health Canada, Global Warming, Coastal Erosion

• School: York University
• Department: Environmental Studies
• Course: ENVS 1000
• Professor: Anita Lam

Document Summary

The research essay in this course should be from 10-15 pages in length, in a 12 point font, and not excessively wide margins. It must be referenced substantially and appropriately (approximately 7 or more references for a research essay) containing non-web page references, and be original work. 5 factors: population growth, economic activity, energy conservation, energy technology. Temperature increases and other climate changes may directly impact our food and water supply, ecosystems, coasts, and human health. Mitigation refers to reducing the scale of climate change, primarily through reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Adaptation refers to coping with and taking advantage of climate change, often through location- and impact-specific strategies. Reserch and invvovation (encourage r&d of environment friendly technology) Talks about the impact on 1) asset management, 2) economical and growth management, 3) environmental and public health management, 4) disaster management, and 5) cultural and recreational activities. Floods and droughts - increasing temperatures - sea level rise (tie in with flooding)