Homework

Weekly homework submissions:

• Week 1 HW: Principles and Practices

  1. “The Big Idea” In the world of Big Farm, nutrient pollution is a big problem, particularly near farms where fertilizers and manure release excess phosphorus and nitrogen into the environment. This leads to issues like eutrophication, dead zones, and human health impacts. This also leads to losses in other industries such as fishing or recreational activity. Paradoxically, we also frequently see cases of nutrient depletion, particularly in the context of agriculture. Monocropping and poor agricultural practices has led to the depletion of topsoil, making it one of the scarcest resources in the world. According to the UN Food and Agricultural Organization, 90% of our world’s topsoil is at risk by 2050. To combat this, I’m interested in seeing if a circular nutrient economy is possible:

• Week 2 HW: DNA READ, WRITE & EDIT

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