Your Questions About Green Living

Is this the solution to UK, EU & USA economic woes?

Just using the UK as an example. We have 61 million acres of land in the UK. Ten percent is built on land for cities, towns and industrial conurbations. Take off another ten percent for roads, railways and other current uses and we’re left with 48 million acres that are either used for farming or left as open countryside.
We have approximately 8 million families/couples that are unemployed or under-employed who can’t earn a decent living and are in constant need of taxpayer support.
We could allocate 5 acres of land to each of these families and help them build small, sustainable businesses thru the use of that land.
They wouldn’t own the land but they would have the freedom to work it and arrange their own accommodation. They would be assisted by tens of thousands of professionals who would assist with each stage of development.
Food production, trees, graveyards, community fabrication centres, the list is endless.
Unemployment would be practically non-existent. Taxes would be one third of what they are today. The whole Country would prosper hugely under such an ambitious scheme, what do you think?
Response to Avondrow:
Not serfdom. The profits of any endeavour will be shared between the landowner and the family and the Government would regulate those percentages.
Response to SDD:
This would be an act of legislation. There wouldn’t be any purchase. The benefit to the landowner is its sustainable development and his share of the profits.
Response to Dual777
The financing of any development would either come from direct investment by the landowner with favourable tax implications or local investors.
Where a family is allocated land that includes forestry, a proportion will be set aside for accommodation, the rest will be looked after by a dedicated arborist who will dictate thinning and sustainable harvesting.
Response to SpottyJ: Zimbabwe never did anything like this. They killed or ran-off the landowners and then just sat on the land and did nothing with it.
In fact, seeing as you have raised this issue, if the UK is willing to take a lead in this area and do it successfully, the model could easily be transported to other nations especially Zimbabwe…
Response to Macrocom:
Exactly right. Now consider the long-term aims of the UK gvmt with regard to the environment, sustainable development, energy security, over-crowded cities and a very frustrated populace.
This is more than a solution, it’s our only way out. Our industry is practically non-existent. The only thing we can do now is go back to the land but in a fair and practical way that will generate extraordinary prosperity for all concerned…

I Need Help on my English homework!!!!!!!!!!?

1.
When using the MLA style to format your list of citations, you should arrange the list in alphabetical order according to ___________.

A. the date of publication
B. the title of the book, paper, or article
C. the author’s last name
D. the number of times it appears in your paper

3.
You are writing a speech to deliver to a group of architects and your purpose is to convince them to design environmentally sustainable structures. Which of the following items would you use to persuade your audience of your argument?

A. more consumers are recycling every week
B. sustainable building materials are sometimes more expensive, but worth their expense
C. sustainable buildings last longer than other buildings
D. more consumers are seeking architects with a background in sustainable design

4.
Directions– For this question, consider the effective speaking techniques that you have learned in this section.

In a discussion, you should acknowledge the ideas of other participants, even if you disagree with them.

A. true
B. false

5.
Directions– For this question, consider the effective speaking techniques that you have learned in this section.

When sharing your opinion in a discussion, it is most effective to do so cautiously.

A. true
B. false

6.
What is the implicit message of the following passage?

Passage—
Jacob took an after school job walking the dogs in his neighborhood for $7 per hour. He has another job on the weekends, working at a car wash down the street. Sometimes, he works for his father, cleaning the house or organizing paperwork. Jacob’s father allows him to keep his jobs only if he maintains a high grade point average. Fortunately, Jacob makes good grades. Jacob is saving up to buy a bicycle. Currently, he gets up early to walk to school. It’s a long walk, but he consistently arrives before the first bell.

A. Jacob wants a bicycle.
B. Jacob is greedy.
C. Jacob is responsible.
D. Jacob is striving to be rich.

7.
Which fact would be an effective contribution to a discussion among consumers about conserving water?

A. The Earth has limited resources; don’t abuse them.
B. It’s foolish to run water while you’re brushing your teeth.
C. If your faucet is dripping at the rate of one drop per second, you can expect to waste 2,700 gallons per year, greatly increasing the cost of utilities.
D. Start a compost pile to dispose of food waste instead of using your kitchen sink garbage disposal, which can add 50% to the volume of solids in a septic tank.

8.
What is being inferred in the following passage?
Passage—

Jeremiah awoke early every morning to make his bed, put away clean laundry, and organize his desk. After making a meal, he cleaned the kitchen counter and washed the dishes. He liked cats, but preferred not to own any pets, as they shed on the floor and climbed on the furniture. Jeremiah also liked to organize his books in alphabetical order by author. He organized his music according the album’s release date, which most music lovers found unconventional.

A. remiah is very orderly
B. Jeremiah is obsessive-compulsive
C. Jeremiah prefers not to own pets
D. Jeremiah is afraid of germs

9.
The following sentence is an example of understatement: “Yeah, I had a pretty good day, considering I won the lottery.”

A. true
B. false

10.
Complete the following sentence with the best word:
At the beginning of Barack Obama’s presidency, America was experiencing a serious _____.

A. collaboration
B. recession
C. introspective
D. case study

11.
An egocentric view relates a narrow, or self-centered perspective.

A. true
B. false

PLEASE help! with this?

. Which agency would you contact if you suspect that people are illegally hunting and fishing in a national park? (Points : 1)
Department of Defense
Department of Health and Human Services
Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

2. Which two agencies oversee homeland security and bioterrorism threats? (Points : 1)
Department of Health and Human Services; Department of Defense
Department of Energy; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Environmental Protection Agency; Department of the Interior
National Aeronautics and Space Administration; U.S. Geological Survey

3. Which government agency developed many of the technologies used to study and protect the environment but does NOT have environmental responsibilities? (Points : 1)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Bureau of Reclamation
Minerals Management Service

4. Which of these is NOT a valuable goal of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s research into sustainable agricultural practices? (Points : 1)
to educate farmers and food producers about ways to grow healthy crops without harming wildlife
to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals entering human food sources and natural ecosystems
to increase the production of crops while decreasing the cost to farmers in any way possible
to identify practices that will conserve natural resources while providing plenty of food for a growing population

5. Match each government agency with its corresponding function.
1.Department of the Interior 1 : regulates the health and biodiversity of species that live on public land
: 2.Department of Energy 2 : facilitates discussion and research on scientific and technological solutions to national issues
: 3.Centers for Disease Control and 3 : the cleanup of polluted sites and enforces environmental protection laws4.National Academy of Sciences 4 : researches ways to reduce hazards to human health and ways to respond to health emergencies
: 5.Environmental Protection Agency 5 : regulates national parks, the use of natural resources, and wildlife safety
: 6.Bureau of Land Management 6 : researches development of reliable energy sources and ways to increase fuel efficiency

(urgen!!I will give many points if you answer.)How can I improve my composition?

My teacher ask me to write about an article about Hong Kong(a city in Asia, I have to find some information online!! It spend me lots of time!!!)

Here is the requirement:
“Being an international financial centre, Hong Kong should focus on progress (such as building new roads, big shopping malls and commercial buildings) rather than preservation (keeping old buildings)”. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper giving your opinions.
Start your letter with “Dear Editor”. Sign “Chris Lee”. Do not write any address.

Here is my article:

Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my attitude towards the controversy over the statement—-should Hong Kong focus on progress rather than preservation as Hong Kong is an international financial centre. From my point of view, I am entirely in favour of preservation.
First and foremost, old buildings reflect Hong Kong’s individual culture. Dotted with all kinds of boutiques operated by different countries’ businessmen, many people say Hong Kong has lost her individual culture—just copying other countries’ cultures. Why do they say that? Is it factual? Of course not. Hong Kong has a long history and owns thousands of cultural heritages, brimming with innumerable precious stories; however, majority of us has not noticed this. Archaic temples, markets and accommodations, which are the precious heritages of Hong Kong, have shown the prestigious culture of Hong Kong. Who can disclaim them? However, if we don’t treasure them, just focus on constructing new roads, building big shopping malls and developing commercial buildings, our precious heritages will be damaged and distinct in our city. For example, Old Wan Chai Market has been demolished because government wants to develop that region into other commercial purpose. Needless to say, Wan Chai will become more developed and attract more people to invest in Hong Kong; nevertheless, our treasure market will never come back. When I was in kindergarten, my mother always took me to that market to buy some food so I was impressed of it. Now I can’t see any thing in the same position, so I feel a little depression. We can see our Old Wan Chai Market in the photographs, but it is really extinct in our city. Our precious heritages are vulnerable, so we need to endeavour for preservation of them instead of annihilating them.
Secondly, old buildings, which can stimulate Hong Kong’s economics, can attract more tourists to visit Hong Kong. Tourism which is the main part of Hong Kong’s departments has contributed billions of dollars to our city and consolidated our international financial centre position in the world. If we annihilate the preservation region in order to let us build more International Financial Centres (IFCs) to boost our economics, will it really work? This method of soaring Hong Kong’s growth is rather foolish. We just like the man who wanted to get the golden eggs from the hen, using a knife to kill the hen; finally, we could get nothing, even the hen. We can’t just focus on the present profit and abandon fundamental thing, otherwise, we can’t sustain for a long time. So we should also focus on the long-term effect.
Last but not least, old buildings can remind us not to forget the history of Hong Kong’ spirit—-never give up. Hong Kong was a little fishing village in the past, but through hard working many Hong Kong’ generations, Hong Kong has transformed into an international financial centre. Old buildings can tell us the hash life in the past so it can remind ourselves not to give up even we are in recent trouble—-financial crisis.
In conclusion, preservation is more important than progress. As many people ignore the importance of preservation, we need to raise public awareness of preservation. Sustainable development is crucial for us so Hong Kong needs our efforts.
Thank you for reading my letter.
Yours Sincerely,
Chris Lee

can someone please help me with these guestions i cant find them for marine science?

what does a murky or amber color indicate in the ocean water?

what is the basic importance of phytoplankton?

How many cells/liter are produced by upwelling?

during summer, what effect does upwelling have on the weather?

Name the main immediate benefit of a south wind during the summer. What is the effect on upwelling?

What is the ratio of each food level in the food chain to each other? what is the energy loss due to?

Why are the centers of oceans the least productive? what is the exception of this rule?and Why…

Why isnt the ocean and unlimited supply of food?

What effect does pesticides and oil pollution have on plankton?

What is the average rate of production for all of the oceans?

What is ” maximum sustainable yield?