Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Chornobyl questions

1) Why did they have to do the tests?
2) Why were the scientists not informed that the reactor was unstable at the time?
3) Why was this not prevented?
4) Why was this not prevented?
5) Why did they put soldiers at risk after the explosion by putting them on guards?

Monday, August 30, 2010

Panel Questions

1) What has been done to stop the chemicals from leaking into our water like they did in the 50's?
2) What measures have been taken to stop the spread of the chemicals today?
3) Is there proof supporting your viewpoint?
4) What exactly did the Superfund project do to prevent animals from coming in contact with the chemicals?
5) Is there proof that there are still toxins in the canal?

8-30-10 catalyst

1) The blizzard of '77 along with the early spring and melting. This caused the overflow of water and toxic chemicals to then rise to the surface of the first cap that was installed by Hooker chemical.

2) Most of the chemicals dumped there were linked to cancer. There were also birth defects and miscarriages.

3) The underground animals like moles and groundhogs can die by going to this place. The predatory animals were also hurt because if they ate things like moles they could die because of no food in the area.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Hazards of oil dispersants

I found that the oil underwater will probably resurface later. I also read that there're underwater plumes of oil coming out of the well. Solving one problem will create more problems. This is because now we are putting chemicals into the water that kill animals. The chemical dispersants are worse than the oil because toxicity to humans and fish is enormous. Oil cannot injure you like the

Thursday, August 19, 2010

8th Grade DLC reflection

1. How much harm can the chemicals cause to the human population.

2. How badly can we injure the animals?

3. Why is BP using these chemicals?