issues created by science Flashcards
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Economic issues
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society can’t always afford to do things scientists recommend without cutting back elsewhere.
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Social issues
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Decisions based on scientific evidence affect people - eg.should alcohol be banned? would the effect on people lives be acceptable?
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personal issues
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some decisions will effect individuals. for example some one might support alternative energy but if wind farm is going farm is going to be built next to their house they are likely to object .
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environmental issues
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hum activity often affects the natural environment for example, genetically modified crops my help us to produce but may cause problems for the environment .