Biosphere Worksheet

Biosphere Worksheet

Resource: Biosphere Worksheet

Complete the Biosphere Worksheet.

Section A: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

Define biosphere. Describe the part of the biosphere where humans can survive.
Based on this week’s required readings what are the main causes of threats to the biosphere?
Define sustainability. What do scientists predict will happen in Earth’s future if we do not increase our sustainability practices?

Section B: Fill in the chart with complete sentences.

For each item listed below, identify one related threat to the biosphere. Then, describe business practices that may cause this problem. Finally, describe alternative business practices that may help reduce or avoid this problem.

Implementing EMS Recommendations

Resource: Week Four Learning Team Instructions Write a report of no more than 1,050 words in which you anticipate barriers to implementing your sustainability recommendations, plan how to overcome these barriers, and describe methods to systematically monitor the plan.

Identify barriers to implementing your sustainability plan using recommendations produced in Week Four. Describe what those barriers are and how or why they might occur. Consider financial, social, ethical, technical, and practical aspects of business.

Develop strategies to avoid or overcome these barriers. Explain necessary steps for doing so.

Describe methods currently in place or necessary to ensure systematic monitoring of new sustainable practices. How are they measured or monitored? What happens if a recommended practice is not working as it was intended?

Integrate the three parts of the sustainability plan into one cohesive paper. Add a one-page executive summary, an introduction, a conclusion, and any necessary transitions.

Cite assigned readings and at least three additional peer-reviewed sources to support your points in APA format.