Joe Thielen M/W 10:30-11:45 Philosophy 12 13 May 2013 Fracknation Ann McElhinney, the director of Fracknation, could be described as a very passionate anti-environmentalist. She did not talk very long before or after the movie due to (as she put it) “the movie pretty much sums it up”. The movie is about the truth of the process of fracking. Fracking is the process of drilling into shale in the ground and pumping water into the shale to release gas, which we could not normally reach. This process is a potential solution to the current gas crisis.
A metamorphic rock is now formed. When additional heat and pressure are applied to the metamorphic rock, it will melt and create magma, thus beginning the rock cycle over again. There are three possible pathways that begin with granite that can be followed to complete the rock cycle. Rather than weathering over time and creating sediments, the igneous rock can remain buried and be subjected to high temperature and massive amounts of pressure. When this happens, the igneous is immediately transformed into a metamorphic rock and is the first possible pathway.
James Doher Informative Speech Outline Proposition: To persuade the audience to oppose offshore oil drilling. Intro: Oil and gas are a necessity to everyday life; however, there are safer ways to extrude these chemicals than what has been done in the past. Stop offshore oil drilling or make it safer for the environment. There are many other ways to obtain oil without harming the environment. Where were you April 22, 2010-Earth Day, just 2 days after the BP oil spill, and how did you help sustain the Earth?
Environmental Effects of Hydraulic Fracturing and the Mining of Silica Sand Hydraulic fracturing is hardly a new method of obtaining natural gas from deep beneath the earth’s surface. Since 1860, oil conglomerates have been injecting oil wells with chemicals from nitroglycerin to napalm in order to extract a precious and needed commodity. Not until recently have those with an interest in environmental issues been asking the questions that have gone unasked. Injecting a shale formation 6000 feet below the surface with a somewhat hazardous mix of chemicals, water and sand can seem bizarre and, to the environmentally conscientious, frightening. Hydraulic fracturing is currently being conducted in various locations on the East Coast and the Midwest.
American industry must acknowledge the way that what they are doing can bring about some damage to individuals of the general public and lawsuits are coming one way or another. ” These kinds of cases have been brought against vaccine manufacturers for 100 years. The Vaccine Act of 1986 was not intended to displace those claims. And so we're talking about the very rare situation where an existing safer alternative existed, and it caused a harm that could have been
These things are much needed in our country and it will limit the cost of foreign oil. We should limit our dependence on foreign goods and services and put our people back in the work field. But don’t take my advice; you make your decision, to drill or not to drill? References The Pioneer; (February 26, 2009). Oil drilling in Alaska will help save economy: By Fong, Bryant; Retrieved May 12, 2010 from http://whitmanpioneer.com/opinion/2009/02/26/oil-drilling-in-alaska-will-help-save-economy/ Environment 360; (November 17, 2008).
No Common Sense in Gun Control Stephen L. Kono Park University First Year Writing Seminar II: Academic Research and Writing EN 106 Mrs. Regina C. Muir October 11, 2013 Abstract Gun control advocates insist that increased gun control will lower the soaring crime rates of the early 70's. Gun violence is a big problem in the United States and should be reduced. Gun Control Act of 1968, did very little to lower the number of crimes committed by the use of firearms. Gun control in American history started back in 1775 and was the precursor to the American Revolution and our constitutional rights. One of the major points against gun control is the violation of your second amendment rights, you have the right to keep and bear arms for personal protection.
President George W. Bush declared, “Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve”. (History) A day that has changed the way we think and the way do things. Take nothing for granted, especially from your loved ones, you never know when they will be taken from
The topic of legalizing marijuana is a very controversial issue in American politics today. Marijuana has been vilified in America for over 70 years. Despite it’s many practical uses, medicinal and industrial, our Federal government insists on maintaining the status quo that the growth, possession and use of marijuana is criminal despite the evidence that the legalization of marijuana would have a positive influence on America. The illegality of marijuana has hurt society more than it has helped, legalization would benefit America both economically and medically. Twenty years ago, only 16% of the public said the use of marijuana should be legal and 81% said it should not be legal.
Both sides of this issue will not be happy. I think the decision should be up to the people. I do believe that marijuana will be legalized because of its permissibility today compared to ten years ago. To prove an increase in acceptance of Marijuana, before this year, to work for the federal government, you had to have a record free of any drug charges. Now, you have to have a record free of any drug charges, but marijuana is excluded.