...97% of climate scientists agree that, one climate change is real, and, two that it is largely caused by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels. The increase in burning of fossil fuels has caused an excess of greenhouse gases to accumulate in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide. This excess leads to the trapping of heat in the atmosphere which then leads to an increase in the overall temperature of the Earth as well as the Earth’s ocean. (30 sec) There is a surplus of data that supports climate change is in fact real and mostly caused by human activities. For example, NASA states that nine of the ten warmest days on record have been in this century. Although we may have mountains of data proving that climate change is in fact real, we still have people who vehemently deny that it exists. For instance, former Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz states, “A number of scientists… disregard the science and data and instead push political ideology.” Ted Cruz believes that 97% of climatologists are pushing a political agenda, that scientist such as Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye are pushing a “political ideology” versus reporting the actual scientific data. (45 sec)...
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...Global Warming; it’s an occurrence unlike any other, one that can destroy the world. It’s already harming arctic creatures and their habitats, making other natural disasters more severe, and hurting people’s lives. Yet, sadly, thousands of people believe that it’s fake; that people made it up. Reliable sources like NASA, however, show that Climate Change is real, and that it’s a serious issue that can destroy us all. We have a duty to stop it quickly, or else human civilisation may be seriously harmed, or worse; obliterated. Since 1950, the ppm has risen drastically above the safe level (which is about 350). Currently, the ppm, according to NASA, is 405.25. In case you didn’t know, ‘Ppm’ is parts per million, which is the amount of carbon...
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...Climate Change: Debate Unit Research Design Journal Marco Palomares [Working Families] Mr. Delcambre Professional Communications 1B April 20th, 2017 Introduction Since the 1760s, fossil fuel has become the primary source of energy. We used fossil fuels for over two hundred years. Today, fossil fuel such as oil, powers most of our modes of transportation. Then coal and natural gas powers our electricity. Over the two hundred years we used fossil fuels, it has developed a problem that only got bigger over time. A problem that we face not only as a nation but as the human race. The problem is climate change. Climate change is caused by natural or non-natural greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Modern human activities have increased the release of non-naturally occurring greenhouse gases because we have boost our demand of burning more fossil fuel. The following design cycle explains my point of view [Working families] on climate change. Criterion A Need for...
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...Summary of Facts In 1979 Bailey’s Woodworking was established by Tom Bailey, this company offered door to door custom built wooden structures in the domestic and commercial market. Throughout the early 1980’s sales ascended rapidly, given Mr. Bailey’s “good quality” work, this built him a good reputation, which lead to the birth of bailey’s interior a registered partnership, however due to the national economic recession, failure to implement relevant marketing strategies and the contraction of the construction industry the company sales began to decline tremendously, accumulating a loss of $43,093 by 1986 and loans totaling $125,000 by 1989.The partnership was later dissolved on April 4th 1989leaving tom bailey founding manager as onus. In the household market Mr. Bailey is unable to determine the definite size of this market and his market share. However it is clear that the market has contracted as a result of socio economic conditions. There are 9 competing firms other than bailey’s each offering different services and price ranges. In the commercial market bailey’s is also unaware of the exact size of the market or his company’s share in the commercial sector. In this market as well, a few prominent firms compete with smaller ones; the commercial is more competitive in relation to pricing. Ms. Marlene smith, a local marketing consultant estimated that bailey’s could capture 50% of market share depending on it is marketed. Mr. Bailey strongly believed that if there’s...
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...Jordan Bailey Energy Resource, Oil Looking back in time the earliest oil well drilling was done in 4th century China, maybe even earlier. The Chinese burned the oil to evaporate brine and produce salt. They also probably used the oil for lamps and possibly to an extent to heat themselves as well as their homes. By the 10th century, extensive pipelines connected oil wells with the salt springs. In the western world, the petroleum industry started near Titusville, Pennsylvania, with Edwin Drake’s discovery of oil in 1859. The new oil industry, the fuel oil and home heating oil industry we know today, grew slowly in the 1800’s and did not become a real national concern until the early part of the 20th century. The internal combustion engine created a whole new scenario for the oil industry which provided and still provides a demand for refined fuel oil that still exists today. Early finds of oil like those in Pennsylvania quickly ran dry leading to “oil booms” in Texas, Oklahoma, and California. Other countries had much larger oil reserves and stated to develop them at an industrial level. As late as 1955 coal was still the world’s most used fuel. Oil then began to take over the scene and became the predominant fuel to heat homes. Following the 1973 energy crisis and the 1979 energy crisis there became the concern that oil is a limited resource and will eventually run out, at least as an economically viable energy source. In 2004 there was a report done by USA Today news...
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...12/08/214 The amount of energy in an isolated system is conserved eventually, energy can be changed from its original form to a different form are from one object to another. This energy law applies use which is taken energy and changing into a different form, one example is Solar Energy; energy from the sun can be changed in to useable energy for homes, schools, hospitals etc. The energy conservation law also applies to considering that some energy is wasted during the change, it’s impossible to change energy and not waste some of it. Cons and Pros of fossil fuel and oil, natural gas, and coal are pros consist of higher efficiency, it’s less expensive than none conventional reason being it’s easy to change and process them also has the ability to power the globe, the cons of fossil fuels are they have the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases which is mainly the reason for climate change and global warming. Coal mining creates quakes that’s also believed, they are none renewable so that makes it the biggest con. Nuclear Energy creates small amounts of oxygen and it generates huge amounts of electrical energy. Waste is radioactive when produced in these plants. Uranium is the energy source which has a limited supply; nuclear power plants could encourage terrorist attacks. This source of energy is renewable. Solar energy it provides energy to homes with solar panels and there’s no up keep required most of the energy is produced in the light because the panels become larger...
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...Rosewood Case Analysis For Rosewood Hotels to successfully move from the “canned and cookie cutter” approach of individual branding to a collective strategy of corporate branding, first the pros and cons have tobe weighed and measured. From the research conducted by Rosewood, the most obvious andimmediate pro to a corporate branding strategy is the projected increase in multiproperty stayguests from 5% to 10%. This has the potential to not only increase revenues but also brandawareness, recognition and word of mouth referrals.A full complement of pros and cons to converting to a corporate brand strategy for Rosewood isoutlined in the table below: Pros Cons Increased brandwide usage “Canned and cookie cutter” approach Increased brand recognition No “sense of place” philo sophyConnection amongst properties Loss of uniquenessGood positioning for competition Less differentiationIncreased market/share Potential loss of current brand equityIncreased brand awareness Loss of discretionPromotion of cross-property usage Resistance to change (guests and management)Increased return visits Increased marketing costsBrand loyalty – less property specific Competition tougher among corporate brandedhotelsIncreased revenues Change in the corporate culture is challengingBuilding customer lifetime values Overall customer lifetime value is higher with corporate branding than without, as demonstratedin Exhibit A. Without corporate branding, overall net present value totals $378.49...
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...passed about the use of different energy which include fossil fuel: oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear energy, solar energy, wind power, water (hydro) power, and bioconversion (biofuel) these laws could allow the possibility of tax incentives. The use of different types of natural energy can pave the way for a greener earth. Although, some may argue that there are pros and cons of such energy. In this paper we will be discussing these pros and cons as well as two provisions of the Energy Policy Act, 2005, including its tax incentives. 1.) The law of conservation of energy states that energy may neither be created nor destroyed (The law of conservation of energy, n.d). 2.) The pros and cons of fossil fuel: oil, natural gas, and coal. The pros are its high efficient, cheaper than non-conventional forms of energy because it is easy to extract and process them and it the potential to power the entire globe. The cons are Fossil fuels are believed to be the largest emitters of greenhouse gases, responsible for global warming and climate change. It is also believed that coal mining creates earthquakes. The biggest con of all is that they are non-renewable. Nuclear Energy creates little amount of CO2 and it can generate a great amount of electrical energy in one single plant. But these plants produce radioactive waste; the energy source is uranium which there is limited supply. Also nuclear power plants could entice terrorist to attack. Solar energy is renewable source of energy...
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...a collective strategy of corporate branding, first the pros and cons have to be weighed and measured. From the research conducted by Rosewood, the most obvious and immediate pro to a corporate branding strategy is the projected increase in multiproperty stay guests from 5% to 10%. Overall customer lifetime value is higher with corporate branding than without, as demonstrated in Exhibit A (Customer lifetime value calculation spreadsheet). Without corporate branding, overall net present value totals $378.49 per guest while with branding that number jumps to $434.78. Based on the calculations, as well as the overall pros and cons, I believe that Rosewood should definitely move from individual brands to a corporate brand. That being said, the company currently has some powerhouse locations under its overall corporate climate, such as the flagship location, The Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and also The Carlyle in New York. So as not to lose any current brand equity in those properties, and also to appease the management of those locations who are probably more resistant to the change to corporate branding than any other locations. Rather than renaming The Carlyle to The Rosewood Carlyle, I would recommend the name become “The Carlyle, a Rosewood Property” .This will associate the properties with the Rosewood name without detracting from the brand equity already built within the current naming framework. The changes to the corporate culture will be difficult enough to traverse...
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...Pros and Cons of Globalization Dianna L. James MBA607 November 22, 2014 Jeff Knott, Instructor Abstract Within this writing, we had to research the pros and cons of globalization. However, one needs to know the definition of globalization. Globalization is a process in which we trade with other countries in the stock market or imports/exports of goods and services. However, globalization is not as easy as saying the word, there are many issues that are important to know, one is the laws of any given country. Korea is a good example where they have non-flexible laws that a business that wish to produce their good though their country they need to be abided by in all sense of the word. When visiting the country you need to be well aware of the culture differences and conform to the culture of the country you are visiting. There is one basic question associated with the pros and cons that needs to be answered. “How can firms and governments help to reduce the amount of resistance that might result from its implementation” (From instructions for week one assignment)? Key Words: Trading, Country, Laws, Pros, and Cons, Globalization Pros and Cons of Globalization Within this writing, we had to research the pros and cons of globalization. However, one needs to know the definition of globalization. Globalization is a process in which we trade with other countries in the stock market or imports/exports of goods and services. However, globalization is not as easy...
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...against: In a time where there is almost 100% certainty in the scientific community that climate change is a real problem, we have to break our reliance on fossil fuels. The pipeline would move us in the completely opposite direction. The argument of creating jobs is faulty because they aren’t permanent, instead they are momentary jobs that don’t pay well. This pipeline will force the pollution of freshwater supplies and generate an expansion of destructive tar sand oils. Tar sands ruin air quality, water and land. It dangerously aids greenhouse gas emissions. Medical officials are worried about the health effect on Americans if this pipeline goes through. The development of diseases related to air pollution are too much to risk on the US community. 3. Some people argue that nuclear power is our best answer to reduce the threat of climate change. List some pros and cons of this argument. (7 points) Pro: Nuclear power emits a relatively low amount of carbon dioxide. This means that nuclear power is not a huge contributor to global warming. The technology to produce nuclear power is readily available so the time and money for the technology is not an issue. A single nuclear power plant is capable of producing remarkable amounts of energy, a figure is hard to pair with production because the energy created from nuclear power plants has to do with how long they run at a specific capacity. Cons: Nuclear waste is still an unanswered question in terms of what to do with it. It is extremely...
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...that they have implications for everyone, whether we want it or not. Big data is one of those things, and is completely transforming the way we do business and is impacting most other parts of our lives. The basic idea behind the phrase “Big Data” is that everything we do is increasingly leave a digital trace (or data), which we can use and analyze. Big Data therefore refers to our ability to make use of the ever-increasing volumes of data. There are of course pros and cons that involve with Big Data. For the pros, Big Data involves with solving the world’s problems. Businesses can use Big Data to help them make a better decision, based on big data they can predict the market conditions and whether they should increase or decrease production. Talking about the environment, environmental data help to predict the climate changes, and helped to improve farming methods. People could also use the present and historical medical data coupled with genome mapping to find solutions to disease or genetic disorders. The are also cons for using big data such as the threat of theft of data. Target was one of the examples, million accounts of their customers got hacked and their credit card information was stolen. The other threat is privacy. Lots of these data contain personal identifiable information. Even though, there is no specific name on the data, but after having the proper analytics, an eerily accurate profile of someone can be...
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...Recap of Executive Decision Making Course Kymberly Portley Executive Decision Making Table of Contents Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………3 Introduction.…………………………………………………………………………………4 Management Types…………………………………..………………………………………4 Winning the Devil’s Bargain…………………..……………………………………...……..5 Climate of Diversity……………………………….………………………………………...6 Pros/Cons of Positioning and Expanding a Company’s Strategy…………………………...8 Business Ethics Challenges……………………………………………………………….…8 Economic Challenges…………………….………………………………………………….8 Benefits of Implementing Quality Initiative……………………..………………………….9 Management with Uncertainty…………………..……………………………………..…..10 Conclusion………………..………………………………………………………………...11 References……….…………………………………………………………………………12 Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………...13 Abstract Management Types Several management styles are employed by managers to ensure that effectiveness in relating to subordinates as well as decision-making is attained and maintained within the frameworks of the organization. While these styles come in varied categories, they can be majorly categorized based on their contrasting abilities that constitutes of autocratic and permissive while the main divisions come in varied types that may comprise of autocratic, Asian paternalistic, chaotic, consultative, democratic, laissez-faire, management by walking around, as well as persuasive types of management. In brief...
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...the Columbian Exchange. True or False True 5. ____c. El Nino____________ are periodic climate-altering changes, especially in the Pacific Ocean, now understood to operate on a global scale. ? a. hurricanes b. El Pinto c. El Nino 6-7. (2 points) Define the term structural adjustment policies (SAPs) _________________________________________________________________________ SAPs are policies that the World Bank and International Monetary Fund required from governments to receive loans. The policies were started to help countries become economically self-sufficient. This was to help ensure that that the loans would get repaid. SAPs encouraged governments to reduce spending on government programs, minimize the number of civil servants and by lowering taxes on already established private industries. _________________________________________________________________________ 8. The Incan Empire was principally in northern Mexico. True or False False 9-10. (2 points) Describe the pros and cons of NAFTA. NAFTA is a free trade agreement made between the United States, Canada and Mexico. This agreement would remove most barriers to free trade and investment by eliminating tariffs, establish clear trade rules, to improve working conditions and to develop and expand world trade. The pros are trade increases, consumer prices are lower and relations to these countries are stronger. The cons are displaced workers, lower salaries, environment problems and decreased government revenues...
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...Incineration as an Energy Source Author Institution Abstract This paper talks about incineration as a method of producing energy. The incineration sector in the country is also analyzed in the paper. The benefits that are associated with the method of incineration are outlined clearly and the costs and effects incurred as a result of incineration are also outlined. Incineration as an energy source; the pros and cons Incineration is a waste treatment technology that encompasses burning waste and transforming it into energy (Denilson et al., 1996). The wastes that are subjected to the process of burning can include residential, hazardous and commercial wastes (Denilson et al., 1996). The wastes are burnt in an incinerator which is a large furnace designed for that work. Incineration converts the materials deemed as wastes including paper, metals, plastics and food scraps into fly ash, bottom ash, combustion gases and heat (Denilson et al., 1996). In some instances the heat produced by incineration can be used to create electric power. In the United States there are a total of 113 incinerators that are working and out of these, 86 are used to produce electricity (Brebbia et al., 2014). The last incinerator in US was built in the year 1997 and ever since there has been no new incinerator built (Brebbia et al., 2014). The reasons for the halt in building incinerators in US was due to the public opposition regarding the costs of building, identified health risks and environmental...
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