Conservation in New Zealand

Read this article, and then answer the following questions.

1) Why is Gareth Morgan suggesting a move toward a ban of cats in New Zealand, and do you think a move like this is justified?

2) According to Bruce Kornreich, what would be the unintended effects of the removal of house cats from the ecosystem? 

Trade Exports Threaten Biodiversity

Read this article and answer the following questions.

1. How is the trade of goods threatening biodiversity?

2. According to the author, what can be done to prevent the loss of biodiversity due to trade? What do you think can be done?

Poisoning The Well

Article

1. Is it, by definition, 'sustainable' to keep polluting aquifers? Why or why not?

2. What are the dangers of polluting the aquifers now and in 50 years?

China and its Climate

Read this article and answer the two following questions:

1- What is the cause of "the conflict between humankind and nature"?

2- What is the Chinese government's plan to improve the situation?

Read this article and answer the following questions:

1. What is the main contributing factor that is causing the sea level to increase? How does it do this?

2. Is there any way to prevent the sea level increase from occurring?

Read this article on loss of biodiversity in forest and the impacts on the earth and our civilization(the title should say "Loss Of Forest Equates To A Loss Of Many Species"), and answer these two questions.

1. What are 2 impacts on us and our civilization that could be a result of decreasing biodiversity and why are these impacts significant?

2. What trends can be seen from the deforestation graph and what possibly could be a reason these trends have happened.

Nuclear Filters


Nuclear Filters Article

Questions:

1. Why does the US want to put vents in nuclear reactors and what is a disadvantage for them?

2. In your opinion, do you think that nuclear power plants should be used? (Take into consideration cost, safety, energy output, and environmental factors)