1. List some of the trade-offs of incinerating solid waste. (Also see fig. 22-11)
2. Lit some of the trade-offs of burying solid waste in landfills. (Also see fig. 22-13)
3. How do some of the items discussed in the previous question relate to our situation here in Hawaii?
4. Define hazardous waste. (Also see p. G9)
5. List at least ten harmful chemicals that you can find in your home. (See fig. 22.15)
6. What are three methods of removing or detoxifying hazardous waste?
7. Discuss the primary benefits of the Superfund legislation.
8. List the three levels of priorities for dealing with hazardous waste.
9. Discuss the methods to convert hazardous waste to less hazardous substances and long-term storage of hazardous waste.
10. What can you do to reduce your input of hazardous waste into the environment? (See fig. 22.23)
11. Explain why fetuses and children are the most susceptable segment of the population to Pb poisoning.
12. List the proposed solutions to the Pb poisoning problem. (See fig. 22.24)
13. List the primary human activities that release Hg to the environment.
14. Why should Hawai'i residents be especially concerned about Hg poisoning? (Also see fig. 22-25)
15. List the proposed solutions to the Hg poisoning problem. (See fig. 22.26)
16. What is the best way to deal with toxic or hazardous waste?
17. Explain why POPs undergo biomagnification in humans.
18. Discuss the POP treaty.
19. List the four key principles to prevent pollution and reduce waste.