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Unit 3  |  Primary Sustainability Issues 81 There is likely no easy solution to today’s primary sustainability challenges. A myriad of cultural shifts, new technology, policy, and leadership will be necessary to face them. The important first step this unit hopes to accomplish is shedding light on what the challenges are. Understanding and acknowledge- ment of these issues and the systems they are a part of can help us make informed decisions in the future. Whether in our home, work, or school, sustainability issues are present in our everyday lives. Through our every action, we play a part in their outcome. Are you up to the challenge? WATCH & LEARN http://bit.ly/2uvW7d0 Watch the video and respond to the questions below. 1. Explain how POPs affect the environment. 2. How do POPs get into the food supply? 3. What are two effects of POPs on humans? video: Persistent Organic Pollutants