Environmental Issues
Answer each essay question completely by addressing (a, b, c) for each issue (Issue 16, 17, 18). For Issues 19 and 20 (a, b, c) answer all.
A couple things to note on APA format: Make sure to add a few more In-text citations. You will want to place these anywhere you have mentioned work or have support for what you are saying. At a minimum every paragraph should have at least one or two citation. Also, make sure to look at how to cite a Journal article.
Course Textbook
Easton, T. A. (2011). Taking sides: Clashing views on environmental issues (14th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. (use for In-text citations).
Using the attached textbook pages from the course textbook listed above, address each issue:
Ensure each response is at least 250 words in length.
Issue 16 – DDT
a. Explain the origin of DDT, beneficial uses, and why it is controversial.
b. Outline and discuss three main areas of disagreement between Anne Platt McGinn and Donald Roberts.
c. Which side do you agree with? Explain your answer.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Issue 17 – Environmental Hormone Mimics
a. What is meant by “environmental hormone mimics”? Why is there a controversy?
b. Outline and discuss three main areas of disagreement between Michele Trankina and Michael Gough.
c. Which side do you agree with? Explain your answer.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Issue 18 – Superfund
a. Explain the origin of the Superfund law.
b. Why do you think Taking Sides used the Harris article to support the “Yes” position and the Randall Patterson article to support the “No” position?
c. Outline and discuss three reasons for supporting Superfund and three reasons for being opposed to Superfund. Cite additional references if used. Do you support Superfund or not? Explain your answer.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Issue 19: From library or internet research, find an article about environmental hormone mimics. Be sure to provide a reference to your article.
a. Describe the article.
b. Explain the article author’s position on environmental hormone mimics related to health impacts.
c. Do you agree with the article author’s position? Explain your answer.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Issue 20: From library or internet research, find an article about the Superfund law. Be sure to provide a reference to your article.
a. Describe the article.
b. Explain the article author’s position on the Superfund law.
c. Do you agree with the article author’s position? Explain your answer.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
