Research Final Draft – Pure Power: Clean power needs clean delivery

While new sources of energy are often the focus of environmental discussions, little thought is given to the logistical infrastructure that is needed and how improving this system will bring about benefits just as much as a new power source. Some of the new challenges caused by alternative energy sources such as solar power that [...]

Essay 3 Revision – Paper or Plastic: How about neither?

“Paper or Plastic?” It’s a simple question, but one that brings a whole pile of environmental controversy with it. Which is better for the environment? What is more practical? The best solution is to not have to decide between them at all. The movement to use reusable bags that are brought back to the store [...]

Essay 2 Book Review Revision – Cradle to Cradle: Clean Creation and Clean Destruction

Most people want to help protect and preserve the environment. There are many views on how to best do this, and most focus on reducing use of natural materials and recycling what can be saved. While the idea is admirable, these actions can cause more harm than good. Recycling materials that were not designed to [...]

Essay 1 Revision – Nuclear Power: Is It Really All That Bad?

On March 11th 2011, a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan. The first reports focused on the waves’ damage to city after city and town after town. Then all reports focused on one place, Fukushima. What was special about this town? Did many people live there? No, it was a coastal town with the same [...]

Zach Horner Research Draft 2 Workshop

1. A large amount of material is made easy to understand and is very organized. 2. Any concerns? 3. Thesis is great, explains focus well. 4. Thesis correct and bold. 5. Essay has 1,911 words not including references. 6. This is an easy nine. Very interesting topic with many different facets considered in depth. 7. More discussion of ghost cities and [...]

Response #11-15

Response #11-15 Article #1 The very name of the article, How Factory Farms Are Killing Seals, is thought provoking. How can farms be harming sea creatures? Author Tom Philpott reveals an ugly side to farming that the industry wants covered up. This piece is written for anyone who doesn’t want the sea life of our [...]

Essay 3 Proposal – Paper or Plastic: How about neither?

Myles Jellison Paper or Plastic: How about neither?  “Paper or Plastic?” It’s a simple question, but one that brings a whole pile of environmental controversy with it. Which is better for the environment? What is more practical? The best solution is to not have to decide between them at all. The movement to use reusable [...]

Research Draft 2: Pure Power: Clean power needs clean delivery

While new sources of energy are often the focus of environmental discussions, little thought is given to the logistical infrastructure that is needed and how improving this system will bring about benefits just as much as a new power source. Some of the new challenges caused by alternative energy sources, such as solar power that [...]

Zach Horner Research Draft 1 Workshop

1. What does the author do particularly well? Be specific. The topic is covered in great depth and it is clear the research has been done. The amount of opinion and fact are well balanced. 2. Ask the author for one particular concern that s/he had about the draft. Examine that area and see if [...]

Research Project Draft 1: Power Infrastructure

While new sources of energy are often the focus of any environmental discussion, little thought is given to the support system that is needed and how improving this system will bring about benefits just as much as a new power source. If the efficiency of the power lines is increased, less power will be needed [...]