Invasive animals is a issue that occurs in many areas of the world today. Instead of looking at all invasive animals, we should try and look at a specific example to try and grasp the true understanding of these types of animals and the impact they have in a environment. While searching, I found that the rabbit is a very effective, invasive, species that is taking over in Australia. According to feral. org, there are many reasons why the rabbits have become successful in its invasion of Australia. One being that in the way they reproduce. They can start breeding from 3 to 4 months, while a mature female rabbit can potentially stay pregnant for 3 to 6 months continuously for a year. One male and one female rabbit can produce 30 to 40 rabbits a year.
The rabbits ability to be invasive not only lies on there ability to reproduce quickly and efficiently but the reason is also the warren in which Australia allows certain protection for them. It protects the rabbits from the weather and also predators that hunt them. Australia is almost the perfect environment for the rabbits to live and increase there population. as it lacks most diseases and parasites that kill off the rabbits. It seems all is well with the rabbits living in this habitat but the fact remains that they are doing more damage than benefiting the economy and environment.
According to Invasive Animals CRC, the rabbits are considered to be the biggest feral problem in Australia. The average cost in damages to the economy per year is around 200 million dollars. This estimation includes the fact they prevent the regeneration of native plants by eating seedlings. Their damage also includes the damaging to vegetation through ringbarking, grazing and browsing. Since the invasion of these rabbits became harmful to the economy and to the environment, we, as people, tried to handle the problem in a manner that involved killing these rabbits. In 1950, we released a virus known as myxomatosis which killed almost all rabbits. However, as time went on, the rabbits adapt to the virus and it no longer affected them. In a article written by Staff Writers entitled, "Rabbits Fighting Back Against RHD", for the Terra Daily May 11th, 2009, a new disease was created to control and kill the rabbits known as the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD). They note that the disease does not act as a disease but as a vaccine that protects the rabbits.
Before I did research on this topic, I knew nothing about the invasion of rabbits and the effect it had on Australia. So now the question remains, do we try and wipe out the entire rabbit population from Australia, or try and control them and seek other means to resolve the problem? This is a matter that needs to be taken seriously as the economy and the environment continues to loose its value and sense of life.
The rabbits in Australia is just a small percentage of the number of invasive species exist today. While furthering my research on the rabbits, I notice that there is nothing positive about their existence in this environment. They have been in Australia since a little before 1900s. This means that they have been there for over 100 years. It seems to me that Australia may not know what to do or how to handle the lost of the rabbits. There has to be some good the rabbits have to offer and not all negative.
Bibliography
Writers,Staff. "Rabbits Fighting Back Against RHD." Terra Daily. May 11th, 2009.
Invasive Animals CRC. "Rabbits."
http://www.invasiveanimals.com/invasive-animals/rabbits/index.html
Lapidge, Bourne, Braysher, and Sarre (2004-present) feral.org.au [Online]. Web-based
(http://www.feral.org.au/content/general/about.cfm)
Natrual Heritage Trust. "European Wild Rabbit."
Australian Government: Department of the Environment and Heritage.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
A Froests Returns
The video shown in class was very informative for me. The video was a documentary told by Mr Anderson that outlined the reason for the forest destruction and how the forest came back into the society. He first notes that the government buys acres of land in order to create jobs for people as they were in the center of Great Depression.
When the land was bought, they would cut the trees down and basically destroy the land for the next 100 years. People were farming on the land and cutting down trees to use the wood for resource purposes. The area made a lot of their money from making charcoal from the trees while turning most of the area as a mine territory. After the land was used up, the government left it alone for a while, then the trees began to grow back in the next 20 yrs. The Three C camp was formed in order to rescue the forest population and the forest itself that was forming. They also helped out by planting a lot of trees in the area. They was not the only organization the help out but they was one of the ones highlighted in the video.
The video also noted the reasoning for the forest return. Anderson said that the neglect from farming resulted in the reforestation of Ohio. This video opened my eyes and mind to the past history of forest in Ohio. I knew we used trees as resources, but I never knew that we destroyed all of the land. Its good to know that to this day people still care about the well being of the forest and because of their actions and commitment, the Wayne National forest is re-built. Anderson is a prime example of someone who knew what it took to keep forest growing in this day in age.
When the land was bought, they would cut the trees down and basically destroy the land for the next 100 years. People were farming on the land and cutting down trees to use the wood for resource purposes. The area made a lot of their money from making charcoal from the trees while turning most of the area as a mine territory. After the land was used up, the government left it alone for a while, then the trees began to grow back in the next 20 yrs. The Three C camp was formed in order to rescue the forest population and the forest itself that was forming. They also helped out by planting a lot of trees in the area. They was not the only organization the help out but they was one of the ones highlighted in the video.
The video also noted the reasoning for the forest return. Anderson said that the neglect from farming resulted in the reforestation of Ohio. This video opened my eyes and mind to the past history of forest in Ohio. I knew we used trees as resources, but I never knew that we destroyed all of the land. Its good to know that to this day people still care about the well being of the forest and because of their actions and commitment, the Wayne National forest is re-built. Anderson is a prime example of someone who knew what it took to keep forest growing in this day in age.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Buckey Forest Council Presentation
It was just yesterday when David Maywhoor gave a presentation in class about the State forest issues. His presentation was very informative on the issue and he also noted as to what they were doing to actually help the Ohio 20 state forests. In Ohio, there is over 185,000 acres in 21 counties of forest land that is being destroyed as we speak. Maywhoor's organization seeks to protect these forests and their inhabitants as well as finding a permanent solution to stop commercial logging.
When the presentation was over, it made me actually think about joining the Buckeye Forest Council and help to rebuild our forests. Never in my life have I ever put thought into how much the environment is actually being destroyed and how it could affect me. The first month of this class and this presentation made me realize that our environment, forest land, and animals are all in danger. Not only are they in danger but I am able to do something about it and become involved with those who want to make a difference in these areas. If I ever did decide to actually take action and give my assistance to help the forests, I would become a member of Buckeye Forest Council. He showed passion in his presentation as well as a work ethic in his organization that is destined for success.
When the presentation was over, it made me actually think about joining the Buckeye Forest Council and help to rebuild our forests. Never in my life have I ever put thought into how much the environment is actually being destroyed and how it could affect me. The first month of this class and this presentation made me realize that our environment, forest land, and animals are all in danger. Not only are they in danger but I am able to do something about it and become involved with those who want to make a difference in these areas. If I ever did decide to actually take action and give my assistance to help the forests, I would become a member of Buckeye Forest Council. He showed passion in his presentation as well as a work ethic in his organization that is destined for success.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Evvironmental Essay: Invasive animal in Australia
For my environmental essay, I have decided to write about one of the most invasive animals known today. While searching, I found that the rabbit is a very effective, invasive, species that is taking over in Australia. According to feral. org, there are many reasons why the rabbits have become successful in its invasion of Australia. One being that in the way they reproduce. They can start breeding from 3 to 4 months, while a mature female rabbit can potentially stay pregnant for 3 to 6 months continuously for a year. One male and one female rabbit can produce 30 to 40 rabbits a year.
Another reason for the rabbits ability to be invasive is the warren in Australia which allows certain protection for them. It protects the rabbits from the weather and also predators that hunt them. Australia is almost the perfect environment for the rabbits to live and increase there population. as it lacks most diseases and parasites that kill off the rabbits. It seems all is well with the rabbits living in this habitat but the fact remains that they are doing more damage than benefiting the economy and environment.
According to Invasive Animals CRC, the rabbits are considered to be the biggest feral problem in Australia. The average cost in damages to the economy per year is around 200 million dollars. This estimation includes the fact they prevent the regeneration of native plants by eating seedlings. Their damage also includes the damaging to vegetation through ringbarking, grazing and browsing. Since the invasion of these rabbits became harmful to the economy and to the environment, we, as people, tried to handle the problem in a manner that involved killing these rabbits. In 1950, we released a virus known as myxomatosis which killed almost all rabbits. However, as time went on, the rabbits adapt to the virus and it no longer affected them. In a article written by Staff Writers entitled, "Rabbits Fighting Back Against RHD", for the Terra Daily May 11th, 2009, a new disease was created to control and kill the rabbits known as the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD). They note that the disease does not act as a disease but as a vaccine that protects the rabbits.
Before I did research on this topic, I knew nothing about the invasion of rabbits and the effect it had on Australia. So now the question remains, do we try and wipe out the entire rabbit population from Australia, or try and control them and seek other means to resolve the problem? This is a matter that needs to be taken seriously as the economy and the environment continues to loose its value and sense of life.
The rabbits in Australia is just a small percentage of the number of invasive species exist today. While furthering my research on the rabbits, I notice that there is nothing positive about their existence in this environment. They have been in Australia since a little before 1900s. This means that they have been there for over 100 years. It seems to me that Australia may not know what to do or how to handle the lost of the rabbits. There has to be some good the rabbits have to offer and not all negative.
Bibliography
Writers,Staff. "Rabbits Fighting Back Against RHD." Terra Daily. May 11th, 2009.
Invasive Animals CRC. "Rabbits."
http://www.invasiveanimals.com/invasive-animals/rabbits/index.html
Lapidge, Bourne, Braysher, and Sarre (2004-present) feral.org.au [Online]. Web-based
(http://www.feral.org.au/content/general/about.cfm)
Natrual Heritage Trust. "European Wild Rabbit."
Australian Government: Department of the Environment and Heritage.
Another reason for the rabbits ability to be invasive is the warren in Australia which allows certain protection for them. It protects the rabbits from the weather and also predators that hunt them. Australia is almost the perfect environment for the rabbits to live and increase there population. as it lacks most diseases and parasites that kill off the rabbits. It seems all is well with the rabbits living in this habitat but the fact remains that they are doing more damage than benefiting the economy and environment.
According to Invasive Animals CRC, the rabbits are considered to be the biggest feral problem in Australia. The average cost in damages to the economy per year is around 200 million dollars. This estimation includes the fact they prevent the regeneration of native plants by eating seedlings. Their damage also includes the damaging to vegetation through ringbarking, grazing and browsing. Since the invasion of these rabbits became harmful to the economy and to the environment, we, as people, tried to handle the problem in a manner that involved killing these rabbits. In 1950, we released a virus known as myxomatosis which killed almost all rabbits. However, as time went on, the rabbits adapt to the virus and it no longer affected them. In a article written by Staff Writers entitled, "Rabbits Fighting Back Against RHD", for the Terra Daily May 11th, 2009, a new disease was created to control and kill the rabbits known as the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD). They note that the disease does not act as a disease but as a vaccine that protects the rabbits.
Before I did research on this topic, I knew nothing about the invasion of rabbits and the effect it had on Australia. So now the question remains, do we try and wipe out the entire rabbit population from Australia, or try and control them and seek other means to resolve the problem? This is a matter that needs to be taken seriously as the economy and the environment continues to loose its value and sense of life.
The rabbits in Australia is just a small percentage of the number of invasive species exist today. While furthering my research on the rabbits, I notice that there is nothing positive about their existence in this environment. They have been in Australia since a little before 1900s. This means that they have been there for over 100 years. It seems to me that Australia may not know what to do or how to handle the lost of the rabbits. There has to be some good the rabbits have to offer and not all negative.
Bibliography
Writers,Staff. "Rabbits Fighting Back Against RHD." Terra Daily. May 11th, 2009.
Invasive Animals CRC. "Rabbits."
http://www.invasiveanimals.com/invasive-animals/rabbits/index.html
Lapidge, Bourne, Braysher, and Sarre (2004-present) feral.org.au [Online]. Web-based
(http://www.feral.org.au/content/general/about.cfm)
Natrual Heritage Trust. "European Wild Rabbit."
Australian Government: Department of the Environment and Heritage.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Lost Mountain Asighnment A and B
A: The rational and sympathetic mind are two different things according to Wendell Berry. The rational mind is said to exploit humans and nature while the sympathetic mind has a humane approach to science. This means that, to have a sympathetic mind, you would care about the effects the mountain top removal coal mining has on the communities. The rational mind will see this type of mining and its effects as a sacrifice so we can have a source of power in our society. Some may see this as a rational choice. For me, would I rather help the community and try to find other means of power, or since I already have power then why would I worry about it. We can tie this into "July 2004". In this chapter I read about how the coal companies break the law by going over the maximum weight for trucks on the road. If the coal company has a sympathetic mind, then they wouldn't have gone over the limit because they know that it is putting a lot of people at risk who are also on the road. But by them having a rational mind, all they thought about was making money and the more they can get by with going over the weight limit the better. The quicker we can get power to the homes that depend on it. Another example that he describes is page 234. He talks about the fact that we need gas to drive to all the places we need to go whether its for work, entertainment, or maybe shopping. Because we need so much of this resource, he notes that we send young Americans to irag and die for a profit. Anyone with a sympathetic mind would not except this.
B: "The mad farmer instructs the reader to reject linear, industrial model that begins with finite resources and ends with waste, but instead to embrace the forest's cyclical system where rotted leaves turn to natural fertilizer" (page 239). This is something that we have already talked about in class but I feel like this should be the most important aspect of the book we need to understand. We are definitely using a resource that is limited and wont be at our hands forever. Alot of America's homes is powered by coal so what happens when we run out of it? How will we be able to get power. This is a scary thing to think about. We should really come up with a source that is not limited and wont be harmful to peoples lives and the environment. We need to take the idea of the forest way of living and have a similar way of life. Everything we do needs to be effective for us but also good for the environment.
B: "The mad farmer instructs the reader to reject linear, industrial model that begins with finite resources and ends with waste, but instead to embrace the forest's cyclical system where rotted leaves turn to natural fertilizer" (page 239). This is something that we have already talked about in class but I feel like this should be the most important aspect of the book we need to understand. We are definitely using a resource that is limited and wont be at our hands forever. Alot of America's homes is powered by coal so what happens when we run out of it? How will we be able to get power. This is a scary thing to think about. We should really come up with a source that is not limited and wont be harmful to peoples lives and the environment. We need to take the idea of the forest way of living and have a similar way of life. Everything we do needs to be effective for us but also good for the environment.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Lost Moutain 85 - 162
As i continue to read the Lost Mountain, I become more and more intrigued on the facts he displays. I also tend to look at some of the writing strategies he engages in, in order to capture the readers attention and be able to tie everything he talks about to Mountain top removal.
Reece continues his quest to keep finding more and more examples that support the removal of Mountain top coal mining. One example that stood out to me the most, was the way he presented the argument with the flying squirrel. He likes to make the reader become emotionally attached to an item then turn around and tie it to the mining. As I started to read this section, I found myself luring from the main fact of this book and focusing on the flying squirrel and its existence. I wanted to know if they had caught any squirrels intead of learning more about the coal mining. Reece tends to do this a lot when it comes to different subjects and sometime he tends to go to far in my opinion. But one thing he does well is no matter what he talks about, he always finds a way to relate it back to the coal mining. If we dont stop the mining, then the squirrel i became attached to, will become extinct. It also caught me by surprise when he factored in the religious aspect and how the mining was also destroying churches and because of it, a whole congregation had to relocate. This would capture the attention of any religious person. Its like he thought of all the different types of people there are in the world and try to relate to each one with these specific examples he uses. It a very good strategy to use when trying to persuade people.
Another good aspect he brings up is about Steven Griles and how he basically gave the go ahead for mountain top removal coal mining. Its not surprising to note that even though he already made a lot of money from coal, he still made the decision. Why not make more than twice as much even though it may harm those that are not in the position of power? They knew that when it came down to it, it would be rare to prosecute the coal companies for breaking the law while mining because those who it affected were not in a position of power and not have the money to take anyone to court. It took someone in a position of power to introduce the harmful affects of coal mining to the world, and it should not be like this in our society. Its a shame that a place that used to be looked at as paradise, is nothing more than a mining disaster just so more people can become rich and the rich can get richer.
Reece continues his quest to keep finding more and more examples that support the removal of Mountain top coal mining. One example that stood out to me the most, was the way he presented the argument with the flying squirrel. He likes to make the reader become emotionally attached to an item then turn around and tie it to the mining. As I started to read this section, I found myself luring from the main fact of this book and focusing on the flying squirrel and its existence. I wanted to know if they had caught any squirrels intead of learning more about the coal mining. Reece tends to do this a lot when it comes to different subjects and sometime he tends to go to far in my opinion. But one thing he does well is no matter what he talks about, he always finds a way to relate it back to the coal mining. If we dont stop the mining, then the squirrel i became attached to, will become extinct. It also caught me by surprise when he factored in the religious aspect and how the mining was also destroying churches and because of it, a whole congregation had to relocate. This would capture the attention of any religious person. Its like he thought of all the different types of people there are in the world and try to relate to each one with these specific examples he uses. It a very good strategy to use when trying to persuade people.
Another good aspect he brings up is about Steven Griles and how he basically gave the go ahead for mountain top removal coal mining. Its not surprising to note that even though he already made a lot of money from coal, he still made the decision. Why not make more than twice as much even though it may harm those that are not in the position of power? They knew that when it came down to it, it would be rare to prosecute the coal companies for breaking the law while mining because those who it affected were not in a position of power and not have the money to take anyone to court. It took someone in a position of power to introduce the harmful affects of coal mining to the world, and it should not be like this in our society. Its a shame that a place that used to be looked at as paradise, is nothing more than a mining disaster just so more people can become rich and the rich can get richer.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Lost Mountain to page 85
After I finished page 85 in the Lost Mountain, I really felt like I have been informed on an issue that is drastically changing our world. Before I read this book, I had no idea about coal mining and how they blow off the mountain tops to get to it. As I was reading the first couple pages, I found myself thinking, "what's the big deal, its only mountain tops. How much harm could it actually do." Now, I have a different perception.
Recce brings up some really good points on why mountain top removal coal mining should come to an end. The argument that mostly stuck with me was the examples he uses that involved people and their way of life. I first came across this argument in the chapter "October 2003." In this chapter he expresses the importance of mountains and the emotional attachment people could have with them. When it comes to the Native Americans Tribes, he noted that these tribes see the mountain tops as sacred and a place where you can be close to the higher beings.
Reece used many emotional examples for the effects of mountain top removal to capture the reader. He uses Debra Burke as a example and notes in the book that she committed suicide because of Tampa Electric Company. The blast from a mountain top removal ruined her home and flooded her garden that she cared about. On a side note, its not a hundred percent clear that this is the reason for her suicide. It could have contributed but it may not have been the only reason. What do you think?
Not only does this type of mining affect people in that area, but also the animals and the forest of Appalacia. One example that he uses in the beginning is the Cerulean Warbler (bird). because of this strip mining, the population of this bird went down 70%. It needs a large track of woods to survive and protect itself from predators. He says on page 8, "The elusive forest singer who is quickly losing his summer breeding ground."
I find myself struggling with which side of the debate I want to choose. It is hard for me to make the decision because I am not the one in Kentucky that is affected by the mining. I am not going through any family losses or a decrease in my salary because of it. Instead, I acknowledge how grateful I am to have the electricity to write this blog and play video games. I am grateful to be able to charge my phone and call my mother and ask her how is everything going. Coal plays a big part in powering our homes today. But now that I know the way coal companies is extracting this coal is harmful for the environment and the health of the community affected by it, I do not agree with. i believe that we need coal but we need to find another way of getting it. This means sacrifice from both sides. America is so obsessed with making money and ignore the well being of animals or the people that stand in the way of doing so.
Recce brings up some really good points on why mountain top removal coal mining should come to an end. The argument that mostly stuck with me was the examples he uses that involved people and their way of life. I first came across this argument in the chapter "October 2003." In this chapter he expresses the importance of mountains and the emotional attachment people could have with them. When it comes to the Native Americans Tribes, he noted that these tribes see the mountain tops as sacred and a place where you can be close to the higher beings.
Reece used many emotional examples for the effects of mountain top removal to capture the reader. He uses Debra Burke as a example and notes in the book that she committed suicide because of Tampa Electric Company. The blast from a mountain top removal ruined her home and flooded her garden that she cared about. On a side note, its not a hundred percent clear that this is the reason for her suicide. It could have contributed but it may not have been the only reason. What do you think?
Not only does this type of mining affect people in that area, but also the animals and the forest of Appalacia. One example that he uses in the beginning is the Cerulean Warbler (bird). because of this strip mining, the population of this bird went down 70%. It needs a large track of woods to survive and protect itself from predators. He says on page 8, "The elusive forest singer who is quickly losing his summer breeding ground."
I find myself struggling with which side of the debate I want to choose. It is hard for me to make the decision because I am not the one in Kentucky that is affected by the mining. I am not going through any family losses or a decrease in my salary because of it. Instead, I acknowledge how grateful I am to have the electricity to write this blog and play video games. I am grateful to be able to charge my phone and call my mother and ask her how is everything going. Coal plays a big part in powering our homes today. But now that I know the way coal companies is extracting this coal is harmful for the environment and the health of the community affected by it, I do not agree with. i believe that we need coal but we need to find another way of getting it. This means sacrifice from both sides. America is so obsessed with making money and ignore the well being of animals or the people that stand in the way of doing so.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Clean Coal Technology
After I visited both sites, in my opinion, the site that was most appealing was "America's Power". Although both were indeed eye catching, "America's Power" was more professional. When you first click on the link it takes you to their home page that has many links to lots of different information they have. On the home page, there is statistics , news articles, and also blogs . As for the other site, "This Is Reality", it has the best attention grabber. It has the little bird flying around then out of no where it gets smacked by a random fact protesting against clean coal. The facts come from many different sources such as US EPA, US Department of energy, IEA and MIT databases, and more. By far, "America's Power" has more information and more means of supporting their argument including personal experiences.
When a company involves the evidence of personal experience they fall into the category of Pathos which appeal to the emotions and deep values of the audience. On "America's Power" website, i clicked on Olivia"s picture and a video popped up. In the video she tells the viewer where she was born, Mexico, married Bryan and moved to Michigan in which she started her job that is powered by clean coal. Having this personal experience as a form of evidence is a good way to connect with the audience. Now, anyone who is a woman and a business owner will listen to Olivia's story to the end. There were other personal experiences within the website. I was not able to find a way that the website of "This is Reality" really connected to the audience on a personal and emotional level. They did have good facts but tend to look towards the comic side of things to gather the attention of the audience. Their commercials were funny and the bird on their site was also funny. This gives the notion that they target younger adults more than older adults. As young adults, we tend to get bored with the business and professional sites. We like comedy and something we could laugh at while learn something important.
Clean Coal Technology is defined in "America's Power" as any technology associated with reducing the emissions from coal-based electricity generation. Both sites argue their views pretty effectively. "America's Power" argues that coal is the cheapest way to provide energy and electricity. They seek to improve environmental quality while using coal as affordable, reliable, and clean energy. Sometimes we forget how big of a role electricity plays in our lives. It charges my blackberry and laptop and allows me to skype loved ones from far away. Without electricity I would be bored and it would be hard to do this homework assignment. "This is Reality" argues that clean coal isn't "clean" at all. In order for coal to be clean, its carbon dioxide are captured and stored safely. They also bring up a good point in saying, how can coal be clean if there is not one Clean Coal Facility? They do this with a commercial and humorous kind of way. They also argue that it is the leading cause in global warming.
Both sides argue good points and also back up their points with facts, statistics, and credible resources. "This is Reality" quote and site organizations like US Department of energy, US EPA, IEA and MIT databases. "America's Power" has things like media resources along with personal experiences. The amount of evidence that is given ties into ethos and logos. It gives credibility to their sites and thus builds trust with its readers.
The site that I find most persuasive is "America's Power". It is very professional, gives statistics and average people experience to support their argument. It also involves the media in the form of articles. In this day in age, you have to look professional and grab the attention of the audiences you are targeting at the same time. "America's Power" did that well.
When a company involves the evidence of personal experience they fall into the category of Pathos which appeal to the emotions and deep values of the audience. On "America's Power" website, i clicked on Olivia"s picture and a video popped up. In the video she tells the viewer where she was born, Mexico, married Bryan and moved to Michigan in which she started her job that is powered by clean coal. Having this personal experience as a form of evidence is a good way to connect with the audience. Now, anyone who is a woman and a business owner will listen to Olivia's story to the end. There were other personal experiences within the website. I was not able to find a way that the website of "This is Reality" really connected to the audience on a personal and emotional level. They did have good facts but tend to look towards the comic side of things to gather the attention of the audience. Their commercials were funny and the bird on their site was also funny. This gives the notion that they target younger adults more than older adults. As young adults, we tend to get bored with the business and professional sites. We like comedy and something we could laugh at while learn something important.
Clean Coal Technology is defined in "America's Power" as any technology associated with reducing the emissions from coal-based electricity generation. Both sites argue their views pretty effectively. "America's Power" argues that coal is the cheapest way to provide energy and electricity. They seek to improve environmental quality while using coal as affordable, reliable, and clean energy. Sometimes we forget how big of a role electricity plays in our lives. It charges my blackberry and laptop and allows me to skype loved ones from far away. Without electricity I would be bored and it would be hard to do this homework assignment. "This is Reality" argues that clean coal isn't "clean" at all. In order for coal to be clean, its carbon dioxide are captured and stored safely. They also bring up a good point in saying, how can coal be clean if there is not one Clean Coal Facility? They do this with a commercial and humorous kind of way. They also argue that it is the leading cause in global warming.
Both sides argue good points and also back up their points with facts, statistics, and credible resources. "This is Reality" quote and site organizations like US Department of energy, US EPA, IEA and MIT databases. "America's Power" has things like media resources along with personal experiences. The amount of evidence that is given ties into ethos and logos. It gives credibility to their sites and thus builds trust with its readers.
The site that I find most persuasive is "America's Power". It is very professional, gives statistics and average people experience to support their argument. It also involves the media in the form of articles. In this day in age, you have to look professional and grab the attention of the audiences you are targeting at the same time. "America's Power" did that well.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Me
My name is Jordan Penn. I am currently a Junior and I am a Sociology/Criminology major. I am from Columbus, Ohio. For my first three years of high school I attended Brookhaven high school. There I played sports such as basketball, and cross country. For my senior year, I graduated from Whitehall-Yearling high school. There I started varsity basketball, ran track and cross country. When I am not at school I live at home with my mother, little brother, and little sister. Yes I am the oldest and as a result I have to watch m actions because every little thing I do my little brother sucks it up like a sponge. I am a very friendly person that likes to meet new people and try new things. Some of my hobbies would be basketball, listening to music, and I also like to work out. After graduating from college, I hope to attend a Law school and become a lawyer.
Here at Ohio University, I am apart of a fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. In this fraternity, we do man things on campus. He hold different types of programs, we engage in community service, and we put together socials to bring the community together.
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