ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY TOPICS

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY TOPICS

1.      To what extent should economic planning be influenced by the need of environmental conservation?

2.      Damage of the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide improvements in the standard of living. Discuss.

3.      The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. In order to reverse this decline in the quality of life in cities, attempts must be made to encourage people to use their cars less and public transport more. Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport.

4.      The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.