A2 ECONOMIC SYSTEMS RESEARCH TASK

INDUSTRY vs. THE ENVIRONMENT

PREAMBLE....

We will be using a Channel 4 video in their 'DISASTERS' series.

I also have a rather good (if dated) programme with a series of Environmental problems set to 1980s and 1990s music...

Industry has a long tradition of causing environmental problems, but of course we all want the products that it creates....

A sample of classic Environmental tragedies (off the top of my head...)

EXXON VALDEZ / TORREY CANYON / BRAER / PRESTIGE

SEVESO : Chemicals into the Rhine

BHOPAL

ARAL SEA

TASK

Your task is to prepare at least one case study ready to use in an exam situation. Remember that

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