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<u>Choose '''''1'''''</u> question and read the related article.  Answer online or turn in any class session by <u>Friday April 7</u>. (''Be sure to put the question number at the top.'')
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<u>Choose '''''1'''''</u> question and read the related article.  Answer online or turn in any class session by <u>'''Friday May 5'''</u>. (''Be sure to put the question number at the top, and use the article for reference.'')
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'''1 )''' Read the news article; [http://www.enn.com/biz.html?id=1350 Pressed by Sprawl and Environmental Laws, Dairy Farmers Quitting California].  Comment on how this article relates to what we are studying.
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'''1 )''' Discuss the article; [http://www.dailytelegraph.news.com.au/story/0,20281,18869698-5001028,00.html Motoring body backs alternative fuels].
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'''2 )''' Read the news article; [http://www.enn.com/eco.html?id=815 Experts Foresaw Tragedy in Philippines].  Who is at fault here?  So what if scientists know, what if the people don't care?  Also discuss how this parallels our current coursework.
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'''2 )''' Discuss the article; [http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/northern_california/14395324.htm?source=rss&channel=mercurynews_northern_california Alternative energy pushed by senator]
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'''3 )''' Read the news article; [http://www.enn.com/eco.html?id=809 Supreme Court to Decide Far-Reaching Wetland Cases].  Nobody let the faucet drip overnight, so whats the real problem here?  Are our legislators doing a good job of protecting our environment?
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'''3 )''' Discuss the article; [http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/dfw/news/local/14395874.htm?source=rss&channel=dfw_local Rising gas prices hit cities, school districts]
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'''4 )''' Read the news article; [http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Newsroom/NasaNews/2006/2006022821810.html Scientists Confirm Historic Massive Flood In Climate Change].  Somebody call Mr. Quaid, I think I saw this movie already.  By looking at pre-historic events, what do scientists hope to accomplish?  What are some consequences that could eventually effect us today?
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'''4 )''' Discuss the article; [http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/business/14363958.htm?source=rss&channel=kansascity_business Alternative investing]
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'''5 )''' Discuss the article; [http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20060420/pl_usnw/ftcr__exxon_s_pennies_for_environment_on_earth_day_400_million_for_retiring_chief___10_million_for_alternative_energy_research1 FTCR: Exxon's Pennies for Environment on Earth Day: $400 Million for Retiring Chief, $10 Million for Alternative Energy Research]
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'''6 )''' Discuss the article; [http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060421/sc_nm/energy_nordic_dc_1 Sweden goes for green as Nordics mull energy future]
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'''7 )''' Discuss the article; [http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060419/BUSINESS06/604190484/1002/RSS02 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY: Harnessing sun could help power Michigan]
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Current revision as of 17:59, 21 April 2006

Bonus points, essay question, length = 1 page each for 20pts

Choose 1 question and read the related article. Answer online or turn in any class session by Friday May 5. (Be sure to put the question number at the top, and use the article for reference.)

1 ) Discuss the article; Motoring body backs alternative fuels.


2 ) Discuss the article; Alternative energy pushed by senator


3 ) Discuss the article; Rising gas prices hit cities, school districts


4 ) Discuss the article; Alternative investing


5 ) Discuss the article; FTCR: Exxon's Pennies for Environment on Earth Day: $400 Million for Retiring Chief, $10 Million for Alternative Energy Research


6 ) Discuss the article; Sweden goes for green as Nordics mull energy future


7 ) Discuss the article; ALTERNATIVE ENERGY: Harnessing sun could help power Michigan


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