Coal mining is a leading cause of water pollution in surrounding communities creates ash ponds which leach toxins into streams and waterways leads to the removal of whole mountain tops all of these

A set of actual or potential economic transactions in which externalities are ignored. market exchange restricted market free market market failure

A cost of producingin the accounting.or consuming something that is not included periphery cost externality market exchange market failure

Coal mining is declining in West Virginia because environmental regulations have stopped mountain top removal coal companies moved to states where coal has less sulfur sothey would not have to invest in sulfur scrubbers natural gas is cheaper all of the above

Question 6 (6 points): Consider this figure from the IPCC AR5report. Please give a range in your answers reflecting uncertainty! If global emissions are not modified from 2010levels by the year 2050, what is the expected atmospheric CO2level? What will the cumulative anthropogenic CO2 emissions be for 1870-2050 ? What is the expected global temperature change relative to pre-industrial temperatures?

1. [10 points] Read the linked article on carbon sequestration methods.8 Ways to Sequester Carbon to Avoid Climate Catastrophe https://www.ecowatch.com/carbon-sequestration-2461971411.html Write 5 new things you learned from the article. (Use good judgment in identifying items that are important and relevant to the topic of carbon sequestration.)а.

California's cap and trade program caused gas prices toincrease by over $0.75/gallon. True False

3. [10 points] Envision is a sustainability rating system that can be applied to any infrastructure project. To be recognized and receive an Envision Award, projects must show how the infrastructure design uses sustainable practices. Projects can achieve credits in five categories:Quality of Life, Leadership, Resource Allocation, Natural World, and Climate and Risk. Look at the Envision credit list. For in-depth information on the categories and credits, download the Checklist/Scorecard at https://www.asce.org/envision/. a) Which of the five categories are closely connected to what you've learned in this unit on carbon footprint? (You can indicate more than one) b) Give three examples of actions that a project manager could take to earn Envision credits related to carbon footprint reduction. c) Which of the following projects would be eligible for Envision rating? i.Pipeline ii.Wastewater treatment facility iii.Wind farm iv.Airport construction Highway construction d) Which components of the triple bottom line are incorporated into Envision? Briefly justify your answer. i.Social ii.Environmental iii.Economic