To prepare for this Discussion, read Chapters 7 and 8 and the required articles and websites. Review the PowerPoint presentations in your Learning Resources. If you choose, review the optional resources which have been chosen to highlight exciting activitY

Post a brief description of a recent or historical chemical or radioactive catastrophe and its impact on human health. Include in your description how that event or its outcomes affected you, your state, the nation, and/or the world. Then, provide an explanation on how the event might have been prevented. Make sure to include examples and a rationale to support your conclusion.