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Hazardous Chemicals and Safer AlternativesChoose one of these 9  listed chemical

Hazardous Chemicals and Safer AlternativesChoose one of these 9  listed chemical

Hazardous Chemicals and Safer AlternativesChoose one of these 9  listed chemicals for your assignment: 
Atrazine — CAS number:1912-24-9 
Benzidine — CAS number: 92-87-5 
Bisphenol A — CAS number: 80-05-7 
Ethylene oxide — CAS number: 75-21-8 
Diacetyl — CAS number: 431-03-8 
Formaldehyde — CAS number: 50-00-0
Glyphosate — CAS number: 1071-83-6  
Methylene chloride — CAS number: 75-09-2 
Perfluorooctanoid acid — CAS number: 335-67-1 
For your chosen chemical, identify the following information:  
1. The uses of this chemical. For what purpose is it used for? What is its function? 
2. Human health hazards. 
3. Environmental hazards.
4. Potential safer alternatives for at least one use of this chemical. 
The length of your assignment is expected to be about 2-3 single-spaced pages. Remember to cite and reference your information sources carefully as well as paraphrase information from these sources.  The section of recommended resources for further study provides pointers to helpful chemical databases or other sources for this assignment.  Note that these are just some examples and you may be aware of other credible sources. The coursebook may cover information for some of these chemicals.  Also, you can do a brief literature search to identify peer-reviewed scientific articles for your chosen chemical.   

Hazardous Chemicals and Safer AlternativesChoose one of these 9  listed chemical

Hazardous Chemicals and Safer AlternativesChoose one of these 9  listed chemical

Hazardous Chemicals and Safer AlternativesChoose one of these 9  listed chemicals for your assignment: 
Atrazine — CAS number:1912-24-9 
Benzidine — CAS number: 92-87-5 
Bisphenol A — CAS number: 80-05-7 
Ethylene oxide — CAS number: 75-21-8 
Diacetyl — CAS number: 431-03-8 
Formaldehyde — CAS number: 50-00-0
Glyphosate — CAS number: 1071-83-6  
Methylene chloride — CAS number: 75-09-2 
Perfluorooctanoid acid — CAS number: 335-67-1 
For your chosen chemical, identify the following information:  
1. The uses of this chemical. For what purpose is it used for? What is its function? 
2. Human health hazards. 
3. Environmental hazards.
4. Potential safer alternatives for at least one use of this chemical. 
The length of your assignment is expected to be about 2-3 single-spaced pages. Remember to cite and reference your information sources carefully as well as paraphrase information from these sources.  The section of recommended resources for further study provides pointers to helpful chemical databases or other sources for this assignment.  Note that these are just some examples and you may be aware of other credible sources. The coursebook may cover information for some of these chemicals.  Also, you can do a brief literature search to identify peer-reviewed scientific articles for your chosen chemical.   

Hazardous Chemicals and Safer AlternativesChoose one of these 9  listed chemical

Hazardous Chemicals and Safer AlternativesChoose one of these 9  listed chemical

Hazardous Chemicals and Safer AlternativesChoose one of these 9  listed chemicals for your assignment: 
Atrazine — CAS number:1912-24-9 
Benzidine — CAS number: 92-87-5 
Bisphenol A — CAS number: 80-05-7 
Ethylene oxide — CAS number: 75-21-8 
Diacetyl — CAS number: 431-03-8 
Formaldehyde — CAS number: 50-00-0
Glyphosate — CAS number: 1071-83-6  
Methylene chloride — CAS number: 75-09-2 
Perfluorooctanoid acid — CAS number: 335-67-1 
For your chosen chemical, identify the following information:  
1. The uses of this chemical. For what purpose is it used for? What is its function? 
2. Human health hazards. 
3. Environmental hazards.
4. Potential safer alternatives for at least one use of this chemical. 
The length of your assignment is expected to be about 2-3 single-spaced pages. Remember to cite and reference your information sources carefully as well as paraphrase information from these sources.  The section of recommended resources for further study provides pointers to helpful chemical databases or other sources for this assignment.  Note that these are just some examples and you may be aware of other credible sources. The coursebook may cover information for some of these chemicals.  Also, you can do a brief literature search to identify peer-reviewed scientific articles for your chosen chemical.   

  Chapter 6 (Section 6.2) begins to explore the issue of environmental justice.

 
Chapter 6 (Section 6.2) begins to explore the issue of environmental justice.

 
Chapter 6 (Section 6.2) begins to explore the issue of environmental justice. Consider where you grew up and answer the following questions:
Where were the factories, waste dumps, and polluting facilities located and who lived closest to them?
What is an example of an environmental justice concern in North Texas or in your area?
Do you think the concerns of environmental justice advocates are justified?
What could be done to ensure that poor communities do not suffer more hazards than wealthy ones?
Please respond to the questions and to one other student. Make sure you write at least 4 good complete sentences for your response to the questions and 2 good complete sentences when you respond to someone else in the class for full credit. Saying “I agree.” or something of similar nature is not considered a good, complete sentence!

After you have watched both of the documentaries – you will write out your discu

After you have watched both of the documentaries – you will write out your discu

After you have watched both of the documentaries – you will write out your discussion post answering the following questions:
What did you learn from White Wash?
What did you learn from Black Like Plastic?
Name 2 people from each documentary and describe the concepts and experiences they shared. Whether personal or historical. 
Why do you think this is an important part of learning about the Beach? How has what you’ve learned broadened your view of beach culture and history?
What is the history of your assigned group project beach/area? Does this area have a history of exclusion of any particular group? Explain what you found and cite your sources.
You are also required to respond to at least 2 other discussion posts.

  Chapter 6 (Section 6.2) begins to explore the issue of environmental justice.

 
Chapter 6 (Section 6.2) begins to explore the issue of environmental justice.

 
Chapter 6 (Section 6.2) begins to explore the issue of environmental justice. Consider where you grew up and answer the following questions:
Where were the factories, waste dumps, and polluting facilities located and who lived closest to them?
What is an example of an environmental justice concern in North Texas or in your area?
Do you think the concerns of environmental justice advocates are justified?
What could be done to ensure that poor communities do not suffer more hazards than wealthy ones?
Please respond to the questions and to one other student. Make sure you write at least 4 good complete sentences for your response to the questions and 2 good complete sentences when you respond to someone else in the class for full credit. Saying “I agree.” or something of similar nature is not considered a good, complete sentence!