1. What are PCBs? What are the sources? What are the uses?

2. Where are the high concentrations of PCBs found in the Ramford River? Are there changes in concentrations with time?

3. Is there evidence to support a threat to human health from PCBs?

4. What communities are most at risk?

5. How do socio-economic factors (i.e. income, race) affect exposure in general and in Ramford County?

6. What is real versus perceived risk in Ramford county?

Each team will be responsible for:

A. Preparing written answers to the guiding questions listed above;

B. One team member will synthesize the information into the three minute argument that will support your consulting company’s position in the debate (emphasis on questions 3-6);

C. One team member will synthesize the information into the two minute rebuttal that will support your consulting company’s position in the debate.

To Resources