Assume the role of an environmental advocate who is attempting to persuade government officials to enforce or revise a public policy relating to a hazardous environmental setting that puts community health at risk. You will prepare a narrated PowerPoint presentation to present your case.
Instructions Use the Internet to identify an environmental hazard, the public policy enacted to address it, and specific populations at risk of harm. Analyze the effectiveness of the policy in protecting community health and safety. Using Kaltura, record a five-minute PowerPoint presentation directed at a governing body. Your presentation should advocate your stance on a specific public health policy, such as the need for increased public awareness, enforcement of the existing policy, or the need to revise and improve the policy.
Speaker Notes (Approximate Time: 30 seconds)
"Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the Council. I am [Your Name], an environmental advocate, here today to address a silent, pervasive crisis: lead contamination in our community's drinking water. This is not a hypothetical threat; it is a clear and present danger to the health of our most vulnerable citizens. We must act now to enforce and revise the policy that governs this critical public health issue."
Slide 2: The Environmental Hazard and At-Risk Population 👶
Element
Content
Hazard
Lead Contamination in Drinking Water
Source
Aging infrastructure, primarily Lead Service Lines (LSLs), lead plumbing, and lead solder in homes and water distribution systems.
At-Risk Population
Children (especially under 6) and Pregnant Women.
Impact
Lead exposure, even at low levels, is a potent neurotoxin. In children, it causes irreversible damage: lowered IQ, attention deficits, and behavioral issues. In pregnant women, it can lead to premature birth or reduced fetal growth.
Visualization
Speaker Notes (Approximate Time: 45 seconds)
"The environmental hazard is clear: lead in our drinking water. The source is the decaying infrastructure beneath our streets, specifically the estimated 6 to 10 million Lead Service Lines still connecting water mains to homes across the country. The population most at risk is our children, particularly those under the age of six, and pregnant women. Lead is a proven, irreversible neurotoxin. For a child, even minimal exposure can lead to lifelong consequences: reduced cognitive ability, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. Our policy must prioritize the defense of these vulnerable groups."
Sample Answer
As an environmental advocate, I will prepare an outline for a persuasive PowerPoint presentation, complete with comprehensive speaker notes, aimed at government officials regarding the urgent need to revise and enforce policy related to lead contamination in aging water infrastructure.
💧 Presentation Outline: Lead in Drinking Water & Policy Reform
Slide 1: Title Slide ⚠️
Element
Content
Title
Urgent Action Required: Protecting Our Children from Lead in Water
Subtitle
A Call for Revised Policy and Enhanced Enforcement of the Lead and Copper Rule