Respond to only one of these discussion questions. Carbon dioxide is held responsible for much of global warming. Using the Internet or Strayer databases, describe two (2) recent technological innovations that have been proven to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Of the climate wedges described in Table 9.2 in your textbook, which wedge do you believe would be the easiest to achieve and why? Next, using the same table, speculate which wedge you believe would be the least tolerable and why. Take a position on the following statement: “Are environmental regulations required for air pollution control, or can the market handle it?” Describe two (2) possible market solutions to air pollution then estimate its chance of success. Take a stance in regards to the following statement: “Do you think air pollution is better or worse than it was a few decades ago?” Next, provide two (2) pieces of information that influenced your stance. Lastly, describe one (1) way that your own personal experiences influenced your opinion on this subject.

Air pollution is contamination of the air by gases, liquids, or solids in amounts that harm humans, other living organisms, or the ecosystem, or that changes the climate. In NYC, what are the major sources of air pollutants? What are criteria pollutants? How do these affect communities…especially, the elderly and the very young? What is the difference between primary and secondary pollutants? How can citizens protect themselves from effects of constant levels of pollution? Lastly, discuss the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in protecting the environment. Is enough being done considering so many changes in environmental conditions? Workplace violence affects 1.7 million workers in the United States each year, and homicide is the fourth leading cause of workplace fatalities. Reflecting on this, and reflecting on the four categories of workplace violence, what are the risk factors for encountering violence in the workplace? Provide some examples of these risk factors. Is workplace violence something that can happen to anyone at any time just by being at work or in a public/private venue conducting some other business? Which occupation is at greatest risk for workplace violence? Explain the reasons for this. The A, B, C, D, Es of Melanoma: Cancer is a growing and ever-present concern…In the U.S., more than 1.2 million new cases of basal cell/squamous cell skin cancer are reported each year. Based on our chapter readings, course material, as well as the “Melanoma” handout, list and describe the ABCDEs of melanoma detection. Additionally, develop and discuss a prevention/intervention strategy for melanoma that includes primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention components. Please use pdf of textbook for reference only. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NYgEKHWD-mKUFhGWUz4-ZXD6AXEQFA62/view?usp=drive_web

Why is the study of the Incident Command System so important to the professional firefighter? Describe the history of ICS and NIMS. This paper must have an APA Cover Page, in-text citations, and references. The body of the document needs to be at least three full pages in length, and does not include the cover page or reference page.