The Sydney Tar Ponds and Their Deadly Reputation. This seven-page undergraduate paper explains why the Sydney tar ponds site deserves its deadly reputation. Every mistake possible was made, and much of what happened was intentional. The reason for it all is environmental racism. 7 pgs. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pages: 7 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 8685 Sydney Tar Ponds.doc Price: 62.65