GROUP IV PROJECT: Human Impact on the Environment

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Energy

Soil Science

Hydrology

Pollution

Sustainable Energy

Soil Contamination

Erosion

Light Pollution

Biomass

Phyto-remediation

Plant covers

Dark Skies

Energy

Sustainable Energy

Biomass

Which biomass materials are the best options for a sustainable

energy source and how do they work?

Pollution

Light Pollution

Dark Skies

How much impact do “dark skies” have on wildlife and energy

consumption?

Hydrology

Erosion

Plant covers

How can plant covers prevent or reduce soil

erosion?

Soil Science Soil

Contamination

Phyto-remediation

How (and how much) do ferns and other plants decontaminate soil?

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Cars: What is their effect on the environment and

people?

Cars: What is their effect on the environment and

people?

Hybrid cars: Do they have a beneficial effect

on gas consumption and pollution?

Hybrid cars: How effective are they at

reducing gas consumption and

pollution?

Hybrid cars: How effective are they at

reducing gas consumption and

pollution?

Cars: What is their effect on the

environment and people?

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