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| Title | Houstonian, 1989 |
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| Date | 1989 |
| Description | This edition of the Houstonian, published by the students of the university in 1989, is the official yearbook of the University of Houston. |
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| Language | English |
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| Original Item Location | LD2281.H745 H6 v. 55 1989 |
| Original Item URL | http://library.uh.edu/record=b1158762~S11 |
| Digital Collection | Houstonian Yearbook Collection |
| Digital Collection URL | http://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/yearb |
| Repository | Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries |
| Repository URL | http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/campus-libraries-collections/special-collections |
| Use and Reproduction | In Copyright |
| File Name | index.cpd |
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| File Name | yearb_1989_252.jpg |
| Transcript | and the Economy WASTEWATER EFFLUENT DISCHARGE STRUCTURE 24 FT. WIDE EXTENDING 48 FT. TOWARDS THE CENTER OF CHANNEL in which higher temperatures and drought will be felt world-wide. Again, higher food prices. Furthermore, health cost increases are expected as incidences of skin cancer rise due to lack of protection from the ozone. Carbon monoxide, lead and acidic air pollution are also expected to cause higher health costs. Fuel restrictions and added equipment combat these, yet increase the costs of transportation. Fuel restrictions also increase the costs of energy production. Methods of controlling industrial air pollution increase costs of production, which mean higher prices for those products. Water — The measures to control industrial water pollution also increase pro- duction costs, yet without them the costs of water treatment and health care rise, as do the costs to fish and wildlife resources. Offshore dumping litters beaches with household garbage (cans, bottles, plastic bags), industrial refuse (rubber gloves and boots) and medical waste (used syringes, bottles, gloves and masks) These items pose threats to marine life, birds and swimmers. Oil spills are expensive to clean up and kill many fish and birds. Life — Fish, birds, whales, gorillas, pandas, rhinos, etc. They're not directly associated with economical issues. Yet, they cannot be replaced. Another question: will mankind be on that list? There will at least be change — a change in our standard of living. Necessary costs of pollution prevention will result in higher costs of production. This will raise the cost of living, allowing less expendable income and, therefore, a lower standard of living in nations that produce and consume luxury items. Possibly, an economic depression, at least a change in how we eat, dress, live, and entertain ourselves. No longer is the environment a liberal matter. It is an economical concern. For that reason, the eyes of the world are on the environment. Photos and layout by Darrell Austin. ► Darrell Austin Environmental Polution ■ 301 |