Discussion
Instructions:
Post at least one comment to each of the questions listed below. Also post your own questions and thoughts on the lesson.
- What does the title Silent Spring mean? Explain its long-term significance.
- What criticisms were made of Carson’s ideas? Do any of them seem valid to you?
- Should any chemical that harms wildlife or their food sources be banned?
- If you regard Silent Spring in its historical context, how have things changed as you observe our present time?
- Debate the pros and cons of pesticide use in agriculture.
How to Participate in the Discussion
- Log in to Blackboard and go to the ETox Course.
- Click on Discussion.
- Choose the discussion topic Lecture discussions.
- ReadingMessages:
- Under the Subjectcolumn click on a message.
- If you see a Plusnext to a message that means there are more messages in that thread.They can be expanded by clicking on the Plus.
- Posting Messages:
- Click on Create Message
- Type your subject and message
- Attachany files you need to
- pressPost
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