Hazardous Waste Disposal
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As we have already learned, hazardous waste is a type of waste that can negatively impact health. Therefore, disposing of hazardous waste properly is very important.
Watch Dr. Nathan B. English discuss the methods for disposing hazardous waste and the risks associated with those methods.
Now it’s your turn
As Dr. English explains, some of the hazardous waste that we are ‘disposing of’ will still be around for thousands of years. What responsibility do you think we have regarding the hazardous waste that we leave for future generations? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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A Beginner's Guide to Environmental Science: Wicked Problems and Possible Solutions

A Beginner's Guide to Environmental Science: Wicked Problems and Possible Solutions

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