Major pollution events affecting more than one country – Description, consequences of and responses.
Transboundary pollution: This is any type of pollution which spreads across more than one country. Acid rain is a classic example of a transboundary pollution because it can be blown anywhere by the wind. See below for case study material.
1. Acid Rain
2. Chernobyl nuclear accident
3. Chinese air pollution in Japan
Environmental Awareness
The role of Greenpeace in fostering improved environmental management.
Greenpeace France nuclear action prompts security alert – BBC article
Greenpeace activists close down BP stations in London – BBC article
Greenpeace Plan to build Fortress on HEathrow runway site – Guardian article
Greenpeace’s role in the BP Deepwater Oil Spill:
Greenpeace: FAQs About the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill [16 June 2010]
Greenpeace: Free “print & play” game: Big Oil Vs Greenpeace to save the Arctic [15 December 2010]
Greenpeace and the Electronics Industry [How have they promoted environmental management?]
Greenpeace: Guide to Greener Electronics
Greenpeace: Guide to Greener Electronics Campaign Timeline
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