Human Survival

Question 1

You should write a 3-page (1.5 spacing, size 12 font) persuasive essay plus a 1-page bibliography on one of the following topics:

• Should we genetically modify food to meet rising food demands expected with an increasing population?
• Should Pennsylvania encourage drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale Formation?
• Should nuclear energy be included as a major component of 21st century plans to combat global warming and to help us meet the growing energy demand?
• Should water prices be raised sharply to help reduce water waste?
• Should recycled wastewater be used to irrigate crops and for snowmaking at ski resorts?
• Should cloud-seeding be performed to increase precipitation in drought-proned areas?
• Should DDT be used in malaria-prone regions despite the known environmental repercussions?
• Should the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska be opened to drilling?
• Pollution rights trading (e.g. cap and trade) will effectively control environmental problems.
• Should we eat lower on the food chain in order to minimize our environmental impact?
• Should the Peace Bridge in Buffalo be expanded?
• You select a topic (must be approved by instructor)

Question 2

Given the choices of central-station fire alarm systems, proprietary supervising-station systems, and remote-supervising-station fire alarm systems, which do you believe is the best fire alarm reporting system for an industrial organization? Provide an argument for your choice.