In this environmental studies assignment we will identify a disaster (1995 Chicago Heat Wave ) that has occurred in the United States that necessitated state and/or federal response.

Environmental studies assignment – 1995 Chicago Heat Wave.

Environmental studies Topic 1995 Chicago Heat Wave. Firstly, students will choose a disaster that has occurred in the United States that necessitated state and/or federal response. A list of potential disasters will be provided, and students must sign up for the disaster of their choice. Disasters will be listed in the Assignment folder and are on a first come basis.  The written component will contain two sections: 1) A concise description of the event, including its social and economic impacts, and the implications for policy that occurred as a result.

Environmental studies assignment – 1995 Chicago Heat Wave.

2) For the second section, students will be required to clearly state what lessons were learned and what policies, procedures, and/or legislations were put into place as a result. The  report will have two sections: (1) event overview, and (2) the outcomes. Section 1: Event Overview The first section of the report will provide a concise overview of the event, including its date and time, location, magnitude, social, physical, and economic impacts, etc. The brief should not exceed 1000 words. Section 2: Outcomes- In this  section students will provide a thorough review of the outcomes that occurred as a result of your chosen disaster.

Environmental studies assignment – 1995 Chicago Heat Wave.

These can include, but are not limited to, changes in policies, procedures, and legislation; lessons learned; and changes in practice. The second section should not exceed 2000 words. NOTES Written length: The total length of the written paper should not exceed 3000 words. The intention is for you to be both thorough and precise. References: Your essay must provide at least 10 relevant, peer-reviewed references for the literature review.

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