8.4 - Ethical Implications of Chemical Technologies
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Practice Questions
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What is one ethical concern regarding synthetic pesticides?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to non-target species.
What does environmental justice ensure?
💡 Hint: Refer to community impacts.
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What is a primary ethical concern regarding the use of synthetic pesticides?
💡 Hint: Consider who or what may be negatively affected.
True or False: Environmental justice ensures vulnerable communities are not disproportionately affected by pollution.
💡 Hint: Think about what fairness means in environmental policy.
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Assess the ethical implications of continuing to use a chemical found harmful to biodiversity in agriculture but crucial for food production.
💡 Hint: Think about long-term sustainability versus immediate benefits.
Propose a framework that could help chemical manufacturers implement ethical environmental practices.
💡 Hint: Consider how these practices would promote environmental justice.
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