Overview
Pros and cons of oil production?
Conventional
Water pollution from spills/leaks
Environmental degradation costs not included in market price
Releases CO2 + other pollutants when burned
Vulnerable to international supply interruptions
Heavy oils from oil shale/tar sand
Low net energy yield
Sever land disruption, high water use
p. 194, Ch. 9, Fig. 9-6
- Disadvantages of using solar energy?
- Uneven distribution across the planet and year
Natural (trees, mountains, orientation) & artificial (buildings) obstruction
Need backup energy system during night & cloudy days - pp. 213-4, Ch. 10-2
- Basics of environmental health: mutagens, teratogens, neurotoxins, etc.
Precautionary principle approach in environmental health.
Elements of Risk Analysis for environmental hazards. p. 239, Ch. 11-5; Fig. 11-1
- I might ask bonus credit questions, e.g. on GMOs, pesticide use. (Tip: answer them; don't leave points on the table)