Environmental Issues

Instructions:

Select an article from the mass media (newspaper) that deals with an “environmental” health issue within the United States. Analyze and critique the article by

answering the following questions:

• What are the characteristics of the community involved?
• What appears to be the sources of the problem?
• What evidence is provided in the article to substantiate the cause?
• Does the news coverage describe health effects?
• What population is at risk?
• Does the coverage provide adequate information for consumers to understand the problem and seek any needed assistance?
• How would you improve this article for better public awareness? Your response should be 200 – 300 words.