The European heat wave of 2003 killed 15000 people. These deaths were mostly elderly people, due to the lack of air conditioning. The heat also killed many animals, driving up food costs. This event shares similarities with that of the Dust Bowl in the U.S., where increasing heat destroyed many crops, forcing farmers out of there homes. "The Heatwave of 2003." - Met Office Education. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
Part 2:
- If a bank or other large corporation forced you off your land, would you travel with your family to another place or stay behind?
- Would you destroy your neighbor and long-time friend's property for some much-needed money?
- During a massive heat wave, would you go out of your way to obtain an air conditioner, or would you wait for it to pass?
Part 3:
The most memorable part of my discussion was the amount of time it used. The topics of the discussion were satisfying, as they were different from what we normally discuss. We attempted to place ourselves in the positions of others to try and gauge our own reactions. We also looked at laws and our opinions of our neighbors for this discussion. My questions could be slightly more specific in what they ask, but otherwise they appear suitable.
