You are a columnist for the Genericville Star newspaper. A proposal has been brought before the council to use the insecticide spray to control the mosquito population. Before the council meets, you feel that the city must be aware of the proposal and its implications.
• Create an outline of the risk of using Malathion according to the four steps of risk assessment presented in Figure 4.1 of Visualizing Environmental Science.
o Hazard identification
o Dose-response
o Exposure
o Risk characterization
• Select a position to support in your editorial.
• Write an editorial evaluating the risk of Malathion based on your outline. Explain the reasoning for your position based on the four steps of risk assessment. Consider any relevant political, social, and economic aspects involved.
• Use the template provided and follow the instructions for each section.