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Hsueh, Sung-Lin; Su, Fu-Long – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2016
Taiwan is a densely populated industrialized country with high-polluting industries. In particular, petrochemical, steel, thermal power, and electronics plants consume a high level of energy. Furthermore, vehicle exhaust emissions are a major contributor to pollution. Collectively, these problems have resulted in high levels of greenhouse gas…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Pollution, Climate
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Arbona, Sonia I.; Hunter, John M. – Journal of Geography, 1995
Presents the results of a field study done on 7 wells providing 37% of the total aquifer production for 4 municipalities in Puerto Rico. Each sampled well showed signs of contamination by heavy metals, nitrate, and semivolatile organic compounds. Although found in low concentrations, current development threatens groundwater quality. (MJP)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Drinking Water, Ecological Factors, Ecology
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Walsh, John – Science, 1971
Descriptors: Economic Development, Environment, Land Use, Legislation