1. Propose specific conservation measures (in situ and/or ex situ) on how the potential impacts of climate change and pandemics can be mitigated while alleviating poverty at the same time.   #1 PROPOSAL:  #2: PROPOSAL:  #3: PROPOSAL:  #4 PROPOSAL: #5 PROPOSAL:

1) Identify a concept on your own from Douglas North and explain it in your own words. You need to CLEARLY identify the source (i.e. name of the book and page, or link of the video and time, or name and link of the website). (one paragraph) 2) How would you use this concept to explain an observation in your life, a historical event, a cultural norm or institution, a local/international problem, create a solution to an environmental issue, or to create a business opportunity? (one paragraph)

1. Provide three reasons why it is important for environmental economists to adhere to a code of ethics, whether the code of ethics is formal (documented and sanctioned by an established group) or informal (simply a matter of thinking about what is right, possible spillover effects, and what advice would be appropriate)           2. Explain how environmental justice is related to decisions that governments make about how we use and/or protect environmental resources.

"Water is one thing we all have in common. Water issues are a common thread through most of the pressing environmental problems this nation faces today. Pollution of surface waters, ground water, and the sea, through tainted runoff, failed sewer systems, industrial waste, agricultural runoff and poor land management have life or death implications."  1. Identify the type of market failure being discussed in the article above and discuss why market failure occurs in this scenario. 2.  Suggest a relevant government policy that would yield an efficient outcome and carefully explain the process through which the implementation of the government policy will lead to the optimal outcome. 3. How will the imposition of the chosen government policy impact consumer? surplus, producer surplus and total surplus in this scenario?