Q Discussion Questions 1. According to Stanford Earth (n.d.), the damage caused by pollution (and therefore the costs) is “largely related to human activities, most of which can be attributed to different sectors of the economy, such as manufacturing and agriculture;” however, overall pollution in the United States is decreasing as industries adopt new technology (para. 5). Choose a sector (manufacturing, transportation, agriculture etc.) and research innovations in that industry that are expected to or have been proven to reduce air pollution. Cite at least 1-2 sources using APA. 2. Mining has a long history of destroying the environment. Demas in 2020 considers a new zone for mineral acquisition, the ocean floor. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of allowing mining in this critical area. Cite at least 1-2 sources using APA. 3. Modern day agriculture has produced gigantic increases in the levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in the environment (Environmental Impacts, 2020, para. 8). What can farmers do to either counteract these increases or to change their practices to alleviate further damage? Cite at least 1-2 sources using APA. 4. Consider where you currently live and plants native to your area. List two plants you could/would add to your yard and the benefits they would provide. Cite one source using APA.