Week 2

Readings for Week 2.

Tasks:
1. Readings: Chapter 1-3 in Vig
2. Post two weekly comments for participation.

The above picture is of Doe Run Peru in La Oroya, Peru. La Oroya is one of the 10 most polluted places in the world. The smelter plant is owned by New York billionaire Ira Rennert. The plant is the sole means of livelihood for the people who live there and suffer the ill-effects of the pollution.

References:

1. A Peruvian Town in Limbo (Slide show)

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/06/25/world/06252009PERU_index.html

2. In the Andes, a Toxic Site Also Provides a Livelihood

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/world/americas/25peru.html?_r=1

About Me

Hello everyone! This is the first time I have created a blog so it is a little exciting for me. My name is Farhan Ahmed and I am a masters student in the School of Letters and Sciences pursuing an MA in Applied Ethics and the Professions with a focus in Science, Technology and Ethics. I also have a masters in Global Technology and Development from the ASU Polytechnic campus and an undergraduate degree in Management from the W. P. Carey School of Business. Apart from school, I work part time for the ASU Residential Life Technology Center and manage their support helpdesk.

I am originally from India, and came here several years ago. This will be my last semester taking classes to graduate so I am very excited to learn as much as I can from all of you.