1. If you do this question, it is worth 2 questions (up to 1500 words). Apply a transition framework of your choice to the issue of phosphorous pollution in a large lake. Phosphorous pollution comes from excess application of synthetic phosphorous fertilizer on conventional farms, from inefficient septic systems in residences around the lake, from a nearby municipal sewage treatment plant, and from a large industry. The following solutions have been proposed by community groups and local NGOs that are upset about the worsening problem. Use the transition framework you chose to make sense of the solutions listed here. You may also conclude that some of the strategies do not fit in your transition approach. Provide rationales for where you’ve placed the solutions in the framework and why you’ve left some out.
• Government grant for sewage treatment plant upgrade to extract phosphorous from sewage for resale to farmers
• Transition of all farms around the lake to low input organic farming (no applied synthetic fertilizer)
• A private sector operated emission trading system for phosphorus that is approved by government
• Nutrient management planning for farms
• Septic system renewal requirements when cottagers apply to their municipality to make any changes to their property or cottage
• Applying chemicals to the lake to precipitate phosphorous
• Mandatory 5 metre buffer zones to be installed around the lake for all landowners whose properties have lakefront, paid for by landowners with technical support from the municipality
• A phosphorous fertilizer ban – the provincial government forbids its application near large water bodies throughout the province.
• A food marketing program for “Lake-friendly food” that is produced without synthetic phosphorous fertilizer
• The lake and the surrounding land are turned into a park managed by the federal government with expropriation of residences and businesses that are excessively contributing to problems
QUESTION 2:
4. Do you believe we can solve our many complex problems and create a sustainable and just society? Use material from the course to make your argument.
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I did my assignment on the community processed based transition framework. You can use the resources I have attached for the question pertaining to that,
This is an exam and must be plagiarism free as I will be submitting this on turn it in.
