Study & Research Pollution

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Is Pollution A Serious Problem?

Chapter Preface

Garbage Pollution is a Serious Problem

Garbage Pollution Has Improved

Air Pollution is a Serious Problem

Air Pollution is Declining

Water Pollution is a Serious Problem

Water Pollution is Declining

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: Do Chemical Pollutants Pose a Health Risk?

Chapter Preface

Chemical Pollutants are a Serious Threat to Human Health

Chemical Pollutants are Not a Serious Threat to Human Health

Exposure to Dioxine Leads to Health Problems

Exposure to Dioxin Does Not Lead to Health Problems

Organophosphate Insecticides Must Be Banned

Organophosphate Insecticides Should Not Be Banned

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: Is Recycling an Effective Response to pollution?

Chapter Preface

Recycling Conserves the Environment

Recycling Does Not Conserve the Environment

Recycling is Economical

Recycling is Uneconomical

Recycling Sewage Sludge Into Compost is Safe and Effective

Recycling Sewage Sludge Into Compost is a Health Hazard

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: How Should Pollution Be Managed?

Chapter Preface

The States Should Manage the Superfund Program

The Federal Government Should Manage the Superfund Program

The States Should Enforce Pollution Laws

The Federal Government Should Enforce Pollution Laws

The Legal System Should Regulate Pollution

Businesses Should Be Taxed on Pollution

“Polluter Pays” Policies are Unfair and Ineffective

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 5: How Can Air Pollution Be Reduced?

Chapter Preface

Stricter Regulations Will Reduce AirPollution

Stricter Regulations May Be Costly and Ineffective

Pollution Credits Will Reduce Air Pollution

Pollution Credits Will Increase Air Pollution

Electric Cars Will Reduce Air Pollution

Electric Cars Will Not Reduce Air Pollution

Periodical Bibliography

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Study & Research Pollution

This Study Guide consists of approximately 213 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Pollution.