Determine effects of human activity on the environment and to evaluate environmentally sustainable decisions

This data project will address Course Outcomes 1 and 3:interpret quantitative information to determine effects of human activity on the environment and to evaluate environmentally sustainable decisions effectively communicate and use scientific evidence regarding human impact on the environment with emphasize on sustainability and global citizenship Description This data project will be composed of two parts. In Part I of your report, you will compile class data from the Week 3 Eco Moment on our Carbon Footprints (found in the “Shared Data” Discussion, under Carbon Footprint Data) and summarize/analyze it with Excel (or similar spreadsheet program). Discuss what trend(s) you see in the class data that relate to course concepts. Think about the best way to present your findings–tabular or graphical form? There is no “right answer” here, as long as you pick a format that highlights your main findings and support your table(s) and/or graph(s) with clear text that interpret the results. Do any of the findings surprise you? Why or why not? In Part II, you will research and discuss possible solutions to the environmental problems reflected in the class data. Here, you will want to support your argument with reliable, scientific resources (e.g., peer-reviewed scientific papers, white papers, and government websites).