Sustainable Environments (ENST-0842)

For this lab, you will work with your team to identify sources of national mapping data for the US EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) database. You will conduct a ‘usability analysis’ in order identify key items that need to be addressed in order to improve Right-to-Know Access. This lab is in preparation for Discussion Board #2 in which you will

Understand sources of foodborne illness List some of the health effects of shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) Infections Be able to discuss major aspects of an outbreak investigation Learn to calculate risks in a foodborne outbreak scenario

Climate change is a serious issue that has the potential to destroy our planet and future generation. The topic is heavily debated due to arguments amongst scientists on whether human activity is to blame for this epidemic.