Assignment Overview

For this week’s newspaper article, you decided to analyze the role of environmental health in your community. From your readings, your region’s air quality reports, and independent research, write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

1. What are the most pressing environmental hazards in your area (you can choose to research your state if your city or town is lacking data)? Begin by writing a brief analysis of the air, water, and soil quality in your region or town. Identify major pollutants or contaminants that are abundant in your environment.
2. What are some of the concerns about the effects of these hazards on health and safety?