Thanks for joining us. As an Environmental Activist, you have a strong interest in protecting the earth's natural resources. Now you need to get a mental picture on how key issues in China relate to this overall goal. You'll be guided to look closely at three main issues and to find examples (facts, statistics, quotations, or any other Inputs*) that you think provide important insights on the issues. After you've collected three examples for each issue, your job will be to put the information together into one statement that tells a "Truth" about that particular key issue related to protecting the earth's natural resources. You'll do this three times.

If you need more information about the activity you'll be doing, click on the appropriate link below:

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Note: What you type into this page will be used to create the Full Report for your role. None of the information you type or paste is saved, so it will disappear when you've finished with this page. It's a good idea to copy/paste or print out your report when you've finished it. If you're working with a computer or browser that crashes, be particularly careful and save your work as a word processor file first and then paste into the correct fields below. Your browser must be able to use Javascript.

Begin by typing your name as you want it to appear in your report:

Then work your way through each of the three questions targeting key issues.
Remember, you can always use the links below if you want to.

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Issue #1: What's the status of air and water pollution in China?

Curbing Chinese Pollution from U.S. Embassy Beijing example 1: Use this example in support?

China's Water Crisis Blamed On Waste and Pollution example 2: Use this example in support?

Reducing Air Pollution in China: from The World Bank example 3: Use this example in support?

Based upon these specific examples, write a "Truth" that answers the question above.

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Issue #2: What is the Three Gorges Dam and why is it so controversial?

Three Gorges Dam: an Introduction from the PRC example 1: Use this example in support?

The Three Gorges Dam: A Great Leap Backward example 2: Use this example in support?

A Brief Introduction from CNN's Special Report example 3: Use this example in support?

Based upon these specific examples, write a "Truth" that answers the question above.

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Issue #3: How do population and growth impact China's environment?

China jumps into e-waste initiative example 1: Use this example in support?

Environmental Issues in China example 2: Use this example in support?

Environmental Protection in China: a PRC White Paper example 3: Use this example in support?

Based upon these specific examples, write a "Truth" that answers the question above.

Instructions? | Sample? | Why this Activity? | Issue #1 | Issue #2 | Issue #3 | Action Plan

By looking at the situation in China from one perspective, you have become an expert on issues that relate to the environment. Your team (and the World Wide Web community) need your expert advice. In your opinion, what would be the most effective plan of action to protect the earth's natural resources? In other words, what do we need to do to "make it happen?" Use the truths you have learned to make sure we tap into goldmines that could help everyone and avoid landmines that could threaten us all.

Your Action Plan should be a clear statement about what should be done to ensure that the earth's natural resources are preserved. It does not have to be long, but it should be thoughtful.

Once you have a solid Action Plan, click "Create My Full Report." A window will pop open with your customized report. Come back to this page as often as you like to adjust your examples (click in the checkbox if you don't want that example included in your report) and smooth out your Truths and Action Plan until it all makes sense together. Clicking on the "Create My Full Report" button again will change your Full Report Webpage. Copy/paste or print out your Full Report and bring it back to your teammates.