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On the blog site, discuss with your classmates
what you feel are the most important questions or aspects to consider in
relationship to the scenario.
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6 – 8 questions should be your minimum.
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Determine which questions/aspects you would like
to research and post them so everyone else knows. It is okay if some of you are researching
some of the same questions. It is likely
you will find a wider variety of information, which is good!
Questions to research for the ESS analysis:
ReplyDelete1. Would wind, geothermal or solar benefit the immediate atmosphere the most?
2. Would a small creek with gully tributaries be affected by using renewable resources?
3. What renewable resouce would have the least negative / most positive effect on the biosphere?
4. Which renewable resource would disrupt the land/soil the least?
5. Is it possible to combine renewable resources in a rural neighborhood?
6. Would it be possible to do it in increments or must it all be done at once for all families?
7. What types of renewable energy are more compatible for the neighborhood?
Questions for my analysis:
ReplyDelete1. What pollutants would be eliminated by using renewable energy?
2. How large of a water resource is needed to produce hydroelectric power?
3. Is the land around my community able to support wind turbines and other large structures needed for my sustainable community?
4. Would the natural habitat, such as wildlife and fish, in my community be affected or disrupted by the redoing of my community?
5. What would the cost be for a project in my community like Greensburg?
6. What is a feasible time frame for a project such as this?
Questions to research for my ESS Analysis:
ReplyDelete1. Are there any pollutants put into the atmosphere from renewable resources?
2. Are there any pollutants put into the rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds from renewable resources?
3. How much land would be required for wind generators to support nearby communities?
4. How much land would be required for wells to produce geothermal energy for nearby communities?
5. Will using hydroelectric power disturb aquatic life?
6. Will wildlife be disturbed by wind and geothermal energy?
7. Are there any negative effects of solar power to are spheres?
8. What makes one renewable energy source better than another if all are available?
ESSA for Creating a Green Community...Questions:
ReplyDelete1. How many 'green' communities are there in the US and how do they earn this distinction?
2. What are the benefits of creating a green community?
3. What are the option for implementation beyond solar, wind energy, etc. replacing traditional energy sources (fossil fuels)?
4. How would this project affect jobs in a currently non-green community?
5. What would a community have to give up to go green (golf courses, swimming pool, etc.)?
6. How long would a project like this take to complete?
7. How is a project like this funded?
8. Which conservation measures would have the most immediate effect on our environment?
ESSA for creating a Sustainable Community
ReplyDelete1. What is required for a community to be considered "green"?
2. How does geothermal work and what are the environmental effects?
3. How would individual families be effected by the conversion to sustainable energy?
4. Is waste disposal a part of a sustainable community?
5. What would the economic impact of this project be, both in costs and jobs created/lost?
6. Which project would have the biggest impact the fastest? Where is the logical place to start?
6 Research Questions:
ReplyDelete1. What are the costs associated with installing green energy sources in an established community?
2. What disruptions will there be to electrical services during the upgrades?
3. Are green energy sources a long term solution or, will replacement and upgrades that are needed down the road be so costly that it’s not practical to go green? (I don’t really know how to word this…)
4. What environmental impact do green energy sources have? They aren't all completely environmentally friendly.
5. Will the energy remain in the community or will it be sold on the grid?
6. Is it practical to try to update existing infrastructure?
1. Location for recycling facility – cost involved in getting trailers, contracting company for hauling/disposal of unusable goods, possibly to sell to other communities that could use.
ReplyDelete2. What renewable resource (geothermal/wind/solar) would benefit the area the most and not interrupt the daily lives of area farmers and growers the least?
3. What is the LEAD system of renewable energy and how do you attain it? What kind of monetary investment does it take to achieve this? (I think this is what they are called and there are different levels, the higher you go to a 5 is more efficient, or something like this).
4. What area within the community could a person see the quickest improvement with green energy?
5. Given that most buildings in the community are older and could use some repair, could changes be made to existing infrastructures with minimal impact to soil, water, and air?
6. What opportunities do entities, public or private, have for clean energy?
7. What research has been done regarding increase in health benefits when a certain percentage of clean energy is being produced?