Explain why land use planning has to incorporate such diverse disciplines as architecture, urban planning, and environmental planning.
Land use planning is about more than addressing the physical layout of development, how much it will cost, where it will be located and aesthetics. Land use planning also incorporates environmental impacts such as chemical pollution, noise pollution, flooding due to the loss of trees and plants, etcetera. In order to meet all these requirements land use planning must draw from a wide array of disciplines’ expertise.
Explain how the cap and dividend policy could help reduce carbon emissions over time.
A cap and dividend policy involves issuing permits to industries that contribute to overall carbon emissions. These industries would have a limit to how much they could contribute to carbon emissions, and each year the number of permits would decrease. This would force industries to adapt to changes in carbon emissions and reduce the overall amount of carbon emissions over time.
Explain how conservation efforts have positively impacted ecosystems.
Conservation efforts have had a positive impact on ecosystems that have been previously harmed due to human activity. Conservation efforts have helped preserve and even restore habitats that had been damaged or threatened by human activity. They have also helped protect endangered species.
Why are coastal areas a focus of conservation efforts?
Coastal areas are a focus of conservation efforts because they support a variety of wildlife. They are also important for a number of migrating species. The loss of coastal habitats, therefore, affects a number of different species, causing conservationists to focus on their preservation.
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