3. (R13) Environmental Issues in Europe

4. Today’s Standard
SS6G9 The student will discuss environmental issues in Europe. a. Explain the major concerns of Europeans regarding the issues such as acid rain in Germany, air pollution in the United Kingdom, and the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine.

5. Intro to our……. “Essential Question(s)”
What environmental concerns do countries in Europe face?
How are specific European countries addressing specific environmental concerns (acid rain in Germany, and air pollution in England)?
How has the nuclear disaster that occurred in Chernobyl, Ukraine affected the region and other surrounding areas?

6. Acid Rain in Germany

7. Toxic Smoke from manufacturing mixing w/ the atmosphere
Country
Environmental
Issue
Cause
Negative
Effects
Government Response
Germany
United
Kingdom
Chernobyl,
Ukraine
Passed laws to reduce emissions from vehicles & factories,
Developing new types of energy: wind/solar
*Pollutes soil & streams, killing wildlife
*Damages forests
*Damages buildings & statues
Toxic Smoke from manufacturing mixing w/ the atmosphere
Acid Rain

8. London Smog

9. Toxic Smoke from manufacturing mixing w/ the atmosphere
Country
Environmental
Issue
Cause
Negative
Effects
Government Response
Germany
United
Kingdom
Chernobyl,
Ukraine
Passed laws to reduce emissions from vehicles & factories,
Developing new types of energy: wind/solar
*Pollutes soil & streams, killing wildlife
*Damages forests
*Damages buildings & statues
Toxic Smoke from manufacturing mixing w/ the atmosphere
Acid Rain
Past: Burning of fossil fuels like coal in factories & homes
Present: Exhaust from vehicles & toxic smoke from manufacturing
Created “smokeless” zones in London,
Sets limits for
industrial smoke,
Encourages citizens
to drive less & use cleaner forms of energy
*Pollutes air & can cause acid rain
*Damaging to the lungs of humans & wildlife
Air Pollution
(SMOG)

10. Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

11. Country Cause Germany United Kingdom Chernobyl, Ukraine Environmental
Issue
Cause
Negative
Effects
Government Response
Germany
United
Kingdom
Chernobyl,
Ukraine
Passed laws to reduce emissions from vehicles & factories,
Developing new types of energy: wind/solar
*Pollutes soil & streams, killing wildlife
*Damages forests
*Damages buildings & statues
Toxic Smoke from manufacturing mixing w/ the atmosphere
Acid Rain
Past: Burning of fossil fuels like coal in factories & homes
Present: Exhaust from vehicles & toxic smoke from manufacturing
Created “smokeless” zones in London,
Sets limits for
industrial smoke,
Encourages citizens
to drive less & use cleaner forms of energy
*Pollutes air & can cause acid rain
*Damaging to the lungs of humans & wildlife
Air Pollution
(SMOG)
*Land, air, & water poisoned by radiation
*Many humans, animals, & plants died of radiation exposure
*Increased cancer rates in the region since the accident
Soviet Govt. made an “exclusion” zone (30 mi. radius around plant)
Ukraine has since decided to become “nuclear-free”
Radiation
Contamination/
Exposure
Explosion of a nuclear a power plant in 1986

12. Return to our……. “Essential Question(s)”
What environmental concerns do countries in Europe face?
How are specific European countries addressing specific environmental concerns (acid rain in Germany, and air pollution in England)?
How has the nuclear disaster that occurred in Chernobyl, Ukraine affected the region and other surrounding areas?

13. Environmental Awareness
TEST GRADE #3
Environmental Awareness
Poster Project
(EUROPE)
Due: Friday( )

14. Oil Related Pollution in Venezuela
ISSUE
Water-Oil spills into the water
Air-Burning of oil & natural gas
So what’s being done about it?
Unfortunately, very little to nothing.
The oil & natural gas industries are so important to the economy, that anything that may limit their ability to produce & earn profit is usually not done.
WHERE
The on & offshore coastal areas of Venezuela
CAUSES
The practices and accidents of Oil and Natural Gas industries, which are very important to the economy of the nation.
EFFECTS
1. Water Pollution
2. Reduction in Fish/Animal Populations
3. Breathing problems for children & the elderly
4. Possible contribution to “global warming”

18. Environmental issues in Europe