The Skriker Actor Packet

Environmental Neglect During the Thatcher Years...
In 1988, Margaret Thatcher gave a speech that acknowledged the acid rain,
global warming, and ozone depletion. However, after her term was up, she
expressed regret for this statement, claiming that acknowledging
environmental issues hindered policy making. She reiterated that her priority
was economic growth, and had never been the environment !“Margaret”".
The Damage Continues....
!Left: More smog covers the city of
London. The burning of fossil fuels
creates this kind of smog and is also
responsible for causing acid rain."
!Below: A diagram depicts how the
burning of these fuels leads to acid
rain and further damage and
pollution".
Now, in 2010, Britain is Europe’s worst
emitter of nitrogen oxides. More than
50,000 people are dying up to 9 years
earlier than the expected because of air
pollution !Lakhani". Britain could face
severe fines from the European Union,
as well as be asked to explain the
millions of pounds spent raising
awareness about smoking, drinking, and
obesity, but not air quality. The death
rates from air pollution are not all that di#erent, and generally a#ect people
with a lower$income !Lakhani". While Great Britain has dramatically
improved since the 1990’s, and Thatcher’s reign, they are still expected to fall
short of EU regulations.