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Warm up 3/26: What are 2 major greenhouse gasses? What 2 chemicals are responsible for acid rain? What is biomagnification? ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS pp 444 – 452. HUMAN RESOURCE USE. ecological (carbon) footprint: how much we impact the environment
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Warm up 3/26: • What are 2 major greenhouse gasses? • What 2 chemicals are responsible for acid rain? • What is biomagnification? • ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS • pp 444 – 452
HUMAN RESOURCE USE • ecological (carbon) footprint: how much we impact the environment • sustainability: the ability to meet human needs
Conservation biology: identify, protect, and maintain natural areas at risk Restoration biology: rebuild the damaged ecosystems Use bioindicators (species especially sensitive to change) as early warning signals of environmental problems FIELDS OF STUDY
PROTECTING ECOSYSTEMS • Biodiversity hotspots: regions with the highest diversity that are most in danger
GOVERNMENT LAWS • Debt-for-nature swap; richer countries or private companies pay smaller/poorer countries for undeveloped land or education programs
PRIVATE EFFORTS • Ecotourism: tourism and conservation biology working together
Homework • Read 444-452 • Problems p 452 # 2,3,4 Due Wednesday • Worksheet: Environmental Issues and Solutions Review: Both Sides Due Wednesday • Due Thursday • Succession Comic • Study Guide