Consider the Individuals Matter essay for this chapter about the scientists Sherwood Rowland and Mario Molina
These two scientists brought the problem with CFCs to the attention of the entire world, and in doing so shocked not only the scientific community, but the $28 billion per-year CFC industry by calling for an immediate ban of CFCs in spray cans.
Comment on what this experience must have been like for Rowland and Molina, what has happened because of their work and decisive mandate for action, and what might have occurred if they had chosen not to take such decisive action.
Do all scientists have the integrity of these two? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response
Answers will be variable on this question. Students should be graded more on content than opinion. The question should generate some thoughts on social responsibility in students.
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If the gradual rise of deep water at temperate and tropical zones were to stop, the thermocline would rise, making the difference in water layers steeper
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) ________
A) altered the amount of chemicals allowed in water as a result of industrial pollution B) put all federal land under stringent environmental protection C) was signed into law by Bill Clinton D) required environmental impact statements for any projects funded by the U.S. government E) requires compensation to be given to anyone harmed by deliberate pollution from any business or corporate entity
Of the following, ________ represent proper ranking of the U.S. total primary energy consumed from the greatest to least used
A) fossil fuels, bioenergy, hydroelectric, new renewables, nuclear B) bioenergy, fossil fuels, nuclear, hydroelectric, new renewables C) fossil fuels, nuclear, bioenergy, hydroelectric, new renewables D) fossil fuels, bioenergy, hydroelectric, nuclear, new renewables E) fossil fuels, bioenergy, nuclear, hydroelectric, new renewables
Recent opinion polls in the U.S. indicate waning public support for strict protection of environmental quality.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)