Discuss the connection between large cities, overpopulation and their effect on the environment. Discuss the cycle of how poverty precipitates AIDS and AIDS spreads poverty. Make sure to address this on each of the levels of social work practice. Go to https://www.footprintcalculator.org to calculate your ecological footprint. (Should be free–make sure to use whichever one is free) How many earths do you need to sustain your life? What is your total ecological footprint? How do you fare compared to the rest of the United States? How do you feel about your consumption versus someone in a South country, like India? So, utilizing alternative energy, how could you decrease your own ecological footprint and your effect on the environment? Then, what are some suggestions for a plan could you have for sustainability for the world? Please use the following references: Sernau, S (2022).Global Problems Sue, D.W., Rasheed, M. N., & Rasheed, J. M. (2016) Multicultural Social Work Practice Wheeler, B., Wheeler, G. & Church, W. (2005). Population trends, carrying capacity: History, trends, and Possibilities. In It’s all connected: A comprehensive guide to global issues and sustainable solutions. Facing the Future: People and the Planet.
