Post due 1/29

Our current ways of mining and manufacturing are adding mercury pollution to our environment. Mining, steel production, and coal power plants are contributing to this problem. Mercury pollution is especially problematic for humans as it can become toxic due to consumption of fish that contain higher amounts of mercury.
This pollutant is altering normal environmental patterns, and leading to bioaccumulation of a toxin. This will be harmful for any organism higher up in the food chain.
Is it possible to reverse the damage of mercury pollution?

Post Due 1/22

The Yellow River, a water source for 150 million people, has been contaminated by China's refining processes. Chemicals have leaked into the river over the span of twenty years. Also, in south China, many places have been illegally strip mined, adding to the countries pollution.

The pollution of the Yellow River will have adverse effects on the environments it serves. These effects will almost surely decrease ecosystem function.

Will China be able to revers the damage that has been done to the Yellow River?

Post Due 1/15

The salinization of rivers is becoming an increasingly problematic issue. Not only does it increase economic and environmental cost, but it hurts global health. Human activities such as mining are increasing salt concentrations, along with global warming.
The increased salinization of rivers will disrupt current food webs as it harms many species that depend on the water. This disruption will hurt ecosystem function.
Can the increased salinization of rivers be reversed?