How have European actions changed the natural environment of Europe? SS6G9: The student will discuss environmental issues in Europe Explain the major concerns of Europeans regarding the issues such as acid rain in Germany, the air pollution in the United Kingdom, and the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine. How have European actions changed the natural environment of Europe? Chernobyl, Ukraine Air Pollution in London Acid Rain in Germany

Acid Rain in Germany Smoke from factories and power plants Causes Effects Solutions Smoke from factories and power plants Cars / buses Nature – smoke carried by the air currents Ruined ½ of Germany’s black forest Damaged soil and trees Eats holes in statues and buildings Water Power Government passed laws Wind turbines Built taller smoke stacks on factories

Air Pollution in the United Kingdom Causes Effects Solutions Smog Coal Fires Exhaust from gas and diesel powered vehicles Asthma and pneumonia Threatens wildlife Blackens buildings Smokeless zones Cleaner coals Drive less

Chernobyl nuclear disaster in the Ukraine Causes Effects Solutions Nuclear reactor exploded at the plant Exposed ½ of the Ukraine to unsafe levels of radiation Poisoned the land and water Fish were not safe to eat for years Ukraine decided to become a nuclear free country Stricter regulations Covered the reactor with concrete