Monthly Archives: March 2011

Worth A Look!

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/13/world/asia/satellite-photos-japan-before-and-after-tsunami.html?ref=asia

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Discussion #6: Montreal Protocol & Kyoto Accord

          Montreal Protocol is an international treaty created to preserve the ozone layer by ending the production of a number of substances that are responsible for the ozone depletion. On the other hand, Kyoto Accord is an international treaty and … Continue reading

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Renewable energy

Due to excessive consumption of energy, we have caused the global warming, and it seems like we have to either reduce our energy consumption or replace fossil fuel with renewable energy to prevent the global warming. But I don’t think … Continue reading

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The final course assignment

For your final assignment, you are asked to write a 1500 word (approximately!) essay that addresses the question “Do computer models matter in the challenge of tackling climate change?”. You can tackle this question in any of a number of … Continue reading

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Discussion #5: Waste Disposal

          There are numerous problems associated with landfill sites. The biggest problem associated with landfill sites is regarded as the conflict between nimby (Not in My Back Yard) and pimby (Please in My Back Yard). Also, it can be seen … Continue reading

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smoke

I just saw on the news that there was a huge fire somewhere on the highway (I wasn’t really paying attention) and that there were hugeeeee clouds of smoke moving over residential neighbourhoods.  I’m just curious, do those huge clouds … Continue reading

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Discussion #4: Japan Tragedy

Seeing tragedy in Japan, what did you guys think of this disaster? I found an interesting article from today’s newspaper and I just wanted to share this with you guys! The article points out that establishing nuclear power plants are on hold … Continue reading

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Discussion #3: Investing Socially Responsible Investments

I chose two companies  and analyzed them to explain why it is considered either “good” or “bad”. –Starbucks Corporation: This Company is considered as “good”, because Starbucks has three goals to be achieved by 2015. First off, Starbucks plans for 100% ethical … Continue reading

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Sustainable Energy Fair – March 16th!

Hey guys! I just wanted to let you all know about a cool event happening on campus next week! Check out the event’s facebook page to find out more and RSVP!  You can also check out the event’s website here. Since … Continue reading

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Global warming on variety show

Since people posted blog posts about the impact of media, I wanted to talk about the Korean popular variety show, “Infinity challenge” and how the comedy TV show made Korea viewers to take actions toward the global warming.  On December 18, 2010, the tv show broadcasted 228th … Continue reading

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