What are some of the concerns about the effects of environmental hazards on health and safety?

For this week’s newspaper article, you decided to analyze the role of environmental health in your community. From your readings, your region’s air quality reports, and independent research, write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

What are the most pressing environmental hazards in your area (you can choose to research your state if your city or town is lacking data)? Begin by writing a brief analysis of the air, water, and soil quality in your region or town. Identify major pollutants or contaminants that are abundant in your environment.
What are some of the concerns about the effects of environmental hazards on health and safety?
Assignment Expectations

In order to earn full credit:

Please write your paper in your own words. That is the only way I can evaluate your level of understanding. Quotes are rarely needed; if necessary, they should comprise less than 10% of a paper and must be properly cited.

Even though the papers must be written in your own words, you are required to cite sources for any statement of fact or idea that is not common knowledge. You are required to cite the sources within the body of the paper and include a reference list at the end of the paper.

Note: Wikipedia is not an acceptable source of information. Use credible, professional, and scholarly sources such as journal articles from ProQuest or EBSCO, and government, university, or nonprofit organizations’ websites.

You must clearly show that you have read the module homepage and the required background materials. You are welcome to do research in addition to—but not instead of—the required readings.

Your papers will be evaluated on the following factors:

References –citations are used within the body of the paper any time you state a fact or idea that is not common knowledge and a reference list is included at the end of the paper.
Precision –you follow all instructions and you answer each part of the assignment.
Breadth –you show broad knowledge of the module’s topic.
Depth – you go into detail to show more critical thought about the specific assignment.
Clarity –the extent to which you elaborate and include discussion or examples as asked.
Application –the extent to which you apply the information to a real-life situation related to the assignment, if asked.