
For the Whole earth discipline, only read chapter 4!!!
Formatting requirements: no title page, double spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch margins
Learning objectives
In this assignment you will demonstrate your ability to concisely and clearly summarize the main arguments
in the class readings and discuss the role of environmental science and technology in addressing
environmental problems.
General directive
In this assignment, you are required to read, understand and summarize the weekly readings.
Steps
1. In your first paragraph, describe the topic(s) of the readings and the author(s) main arguments. (250
words)
2. In the second paragraph, explain what are the implications of the author(s)’s arguments for how
environmental science and technology are used to address environmental problems? Your discussion can
refer to, but does not have to be limited to or address all of the following: ethical, political, legal, economic
and social implications. (250 words)