Two day research project on environmental issues. In partners of your choice. Must be presented to the class on Thursday. Strongly encouraged to use lots of pictures and a short video clip (under three minutes). Seek to show a Canadian example if applicable and one-three examples from other countries.

Topics: desertification, ocean acidification, blood diamonds, conflict minerals, strip mining, tar sands/fracking/deep sea oil extraction, other

Answer the following:

1. What is the problem? Give many examples with pictures/video.
2. What is the economic importance of this resource?
3. What are the long term impacts on the area for both the environment and on the people?
4. What solutions are being offered to have less impact?
5. What do you consider to be the realistic solution? *You must consider the need to economic development as well