For this research essay, I have decided to examine Friendswood through the lens of the environment. I am fascinated by the environment, and since the environment is such an important theme throughout Friendswood, I thought it would be the perfect topic.
The ten questions that I asked relating to this topic are:
1. What are safer alternatives to chemical dumping?
2. Should companies that negatively impact the environment be held more accountable for their actions?
3. Why is chemical dumping so dangerous?
4. What is the impact of chemical dumping on human health?
5. What are the reasons that a company would have to dump chemicals as opposed to getting rid of them safely?
6. What role does the EPA play in chemical spills?
7. What happens when the EPA fails to do their job and take care of chemical spills before they get out of control?
8. How does one clean up a chemical dump site?
9. What are the most toxic chemicals that are being dumped?
10. What is the impact of chemical dumping on surrounding environmental ecosystems?
The video below explains the EPA’s role in protecting the environment and how that role sometimes goes unfulfilled:
My thesis is a work in progress, but this is what I have so far:
Chemical dumping and pollution are serious problems, not only in Friendswood, but also in today's society, because they lead to the destruction of environmental ecosystems and a decline in human health; therefore, companies must be more cautious and diligent when it comes to safely getting rid of their toxic waste.
Great topic and blog! After watching the video it is clear that these companies are getting a pat on the back for polluting the environment. Do you think that if there were actual consequences for destroying the environment, companies would more carefully dispose of chemical waste.
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