Archive for the 'environmental inequality' Category
Apr
2
Fracking can be looking upon in two perspectives, as a way that harms the environment or bring a source of oil. As with every controversial issue, there are advantages and disadvantages. Some of the advantages include lower gas prices and secure gas supplies for the next 100 years. However, disadvantages include environmental hazards and climate […]
Apr
2
Blog Post 11
April 2, 2015 | 1 Comment
I think the Cuomo administration’s decision to ban fracking is a very smart move. The idea to improve the economies of upstate New York through the use of fracking is a risky approach we do not need to take. According to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, the NYC Watershed provides the largest supply of unfiltered drinking water […]
Apr
2
Blog Post #13: Fracking
April 2, 2015 | Leave a Comment
The popularity of fracking has increased over the years in many of our states. Fracking is essentially extracting natural gas using a high-pressured mixture of water, sand, and chemicals. It is said to create safety hazards in our water and atmosphere. Many environmental groups and advocates have fought against the practice of fracking and Governor […]
Apr
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Blog Post#13 (Class 19) – Cheng Dong
April 1, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Class 19: Fracking – Tradeoff of Wealth and Health The issue of fracking is another typical example of a tradeoff between developing resources for wealth and preserving the environments for health. On one hand fracking offers great wealth and economic development for the parties of interest in the area, while also creating uncertain health risks […]
Apr
1
Fracking – Tina Jing Ru Shen
April 1, 2015 | Leave a Comment
The two articles from BBC and The New York Times primarily discuss the environmental issue of fracking, and how people have reacted to its use and potential for being an alternative to oil. The two publications rarely spoke of the major effects that fracking can have to residents living nearby fracking sites, and how fracking […]
Apr
1
Class 19 – Environmental Inequality – Mohd Sakib
April 1, 2015 | Leave a Comment
“Fracking” has been a hotly debated issue in the news recently, spurring a flurry of opposition from environmental activist groups and support from numerous energy companies and lobbyists. I have heard and read various articles that explains how it can help the economy and energy needs of different countries, but is detrimental to the environment. […]
Mar
31
Environmental Inequality-Class #19-Gerald Lizzo
March 31, 2015 | Leave a Comment
As most of us already know, the price of crude oil has fallen dramatically over the past 6 months or so. Not only has it fallen by over 50% during that time, but there are a number of analysts predicting it will continue to fall to as low as $35 a barrel on the NYMEX. […]
Mar
30
Fracking (Alex Lam)
March 30, 2015 | Leave a Comment
A strong economy and constant economic growth is the main concern and goal for any individual and government. When the economy is not strong and thriving, people become impatient and demand that the government acts. This puts pressure on the politicians to find a quick solution. The quick solutions are often times not sustainable and […]
Mar
12
Blog Post#7 (Class 13) – Cheng Dong
March 12, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Class 13: Rising Rent – More to Pay to Live Where You Are While the rising rent is putting more stress on the the economic situations of the renters, there are far more outreaching consequences in this issue than the extra money coming out of people’s pocket every month. There is no doubt that the […]
Mar
10
Red-lining, by all other names, is still Red-lining
March 10, 2015 | Leave a Comment
I found all of the four reading interesting for this class. I read the Daily News article first, which I had to grit my teeth through, but there were certain interesting points raised. It was hard to read because there were so many grammar and spelling errors that I had to double check that this […]
