Question

part #2: solving problems that occur in a society
at least 3 descriptive and well-thought-out sentences for each situation.
pollution
water pollution has become a serious problem. no one is picking up garbage and people do not seem to care about pollution of overusing resouces-most of peoples attention is on survival. fresh water is becoming harder to find. in fact, 1/3 of the fish population has died off from pollution. the causes of the pollution are many: pesticide and fertilizer run-off from farms; oil and coolant run-off from cars; waste from factories; erosion and manure from overgrazing cattle; and litter.
how has water been treated as a free good? develop a plan to deal with water pollution. what are the trade-offs to your plan? who should be involved in making this plan?

Explanation:

1. Water as a free good: People use water without cost for daily needs (drinking, washing) and industries discharge waste freely, ignoring its finite nature and pollution impact.
2. Plan to deal with water pollution:

• Regulate industrial waste: Enforce strict filtration before discharge.
• Promote sustainable farming: Reduce pesticide/fertilizer use to cut runoff.
• Community cleanups: Organize locals to remove litter from water bodies.

1. Trade - offs: Regulating industries may slow economic growth; sustainable farming could lower crop yields initially; community cleanups need time/volunteer effort.
2. Involved parties: Government (to enforce laws), industries (to implement changes), farmers (to adopt practices), and local communities (to participate in cleanups).

Answer:

• Water as a free good: People use water for free in daily life and industries pollute it without cost, treating it as unlimited.
• Plan: Regulate industrial waste, promote sustainable farming, and organize community cleanups.
• Trade - offs: Industrial regulation may slow growth; sustainable farming could reduce yields; cleanups need time/effort.
• Involved parties: Government, industries, farmers, local communities.