Environmental and Medical Issues

Environmental and Medical Issues

1. Global Warming.

   • The Greenhouse Effect.
   • Natural Climate Change.
   • Solar Activity.

2. Pollution.

   • Acid Rain.
   • Human Waste.
   • Nuclear Waste.
   • Eutrophication.

3. Natural Resources.

   • Natural resources include:
     • Water.
     • Wood.
     • Coal.
     • Oil.
     • Natural Gas.
   • Natural resources are scarce. because:
     • Many are finite, meaning that they are in limited supply.
     • Many things which people use daily, such as cars and electricity, rely on burning fossil fuels, which are finite resources.
     • Although metals are recyclable, metal products are not being recycled at the same rate as new metals are being extracted from their ores.
     • Many people do not want to cut down on amenities that use finite resources. Companies can make money from selling these resources, such as oil.
   • Possible solutions to this include:
     • Using alternative energy sources, such as hydroelectric power.
     • Car manufacturers are experimenting with alternative power sources, such as hydrogen.
     • Recycling will increase the longevity of many finite resources. Scientists are working on materials such as biodegradable plastics, so that more products can be recycled.

4. Stewardship.

   • Christian teachings on stewardship are:
     • They believe that God gave Adam and Eve dominion over all living things, which means protecting plants and animals.
     • Christians should protect the planet by not growing crops every 50th year.
     • The Parable of the Talents says that God expects Christians to pass the world on to the next generation in better condition than they were given it by the previous generation.
     • This means that Christians should:
       • Try to reduce pollution and preserve resources for future generations.
       • Share the world's resources fairly.
       • Try to improve the standard of living in LEDCs without causing more pollution.
       • Support groups which aim to improve the environment.
       • Judge their own actions against teachings on stewardship.
   • Jewish teachings on stewardship are:

5. Infertility Treatments.

   • Types of infertility treatments include:
   • They are important because:
   • Christian attitudes to infertility treatments include:
   • Jewish attitudes to infertility treatments include:

6. Transplant Surgery.

   • Types of transplants include:
   • They are important because:
   • Christian attitudes to transplants include:
   • Jewish attitudes to transplants include: