Here is an example of a serious environmental issue…
Pollution levels are off the charts…
Watch this video from Greenpeace to see some of the environmental issues they campaign for…
Find out more about the history of Greenpeace here…
How important is the role of business in protecting or destroying the environment?
Is it the responsibility of politicians, corporations or customers to be responsible for environmental issues? Why?
Each group should choose one of the following issues, read about your issue and summarise the key points to the rest of the class…
The Tar Sands Sell-out in Canada
In your research, find out firstly what the problem is, secondly why we should care and thirdly what can be done to solve the problem. Finally, present your ideas to the class.
There are some positive examples of how renewable energy can help to solve some of these problems…
Saudi Arabia, the largest oil producer in the world, also has plans to move beyond oil production…
So how well can the Middle East survive without oil production?
