/breakingnews/ci_24309448/denver-police-gang-violence-rises-this-year?source=rss Hubbard‚ Brent. (2014‚ Feburary 17). Rocky Mountain PBS. Hit-and-run fatal crashes rising in Colorado Regulate Methane Emissions from Fracking. Retrieved March 9‚ 2014‚ from http:// thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/02/24/3322651/Colorado-methane-fracking/ Maass‚ Brian. (2013‚ October 3). CBS Denver. Denver Police Response Times Worsen‚ Complaints Rising Retrieved March 9‚ 2014‚ from http://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/organization/work g
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TEST 1 STUDY GUIDE INTRO TO AMERICAN POLITICS Susan Roomberg -- Fall 2013 This study guide is intended to help you focus your efforts when studying for the first test. I recommend that you answer each question‚ in your own words‚ for the best possible outcome on the test. However‚ not all concepts on the test are covered by the guide; you still are responsible for reading the appropriate chapters and other reading assignments posted in the Unit 1 folder. Should you have additional questions
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always speculation and attempts to regulate the industry. Drilling for shale makes use of hydraulic fracturing‚ which has quickly become the most controversial drilling technique in history. ‘Fracking’ fluids contain small amounts of toxic chemicals‚ and there have been allegations in Pennsylvania‚ where fracking has been reported to contaminate groundwater. “The federal rules have loopholes and the state rules are too weak‚ says Amy mall‚ a senior policy analyst for the Natural Resources Defense
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Intro From California’s 2nd Congressional District‚ Representative Jared W. Huffman is a Democrat from the Northern region of California. Beginning with Huffman’s first experiences‚ he began as a local government official‚ and then moved up a state representative‚ and then all the way to Congress‚ where he is in his 3rd term. Huffman’s ideology might be considered a stereotype of California‚ that is to say‚ solidly a progressive Democrat‚ although he has a particular focus on environmental policy
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Demand for energy In the United States and around the world‚ demand for energy is growing significantly. Climate change and environmental regulations continue to push against the need for increasing energy generation. In the U.S.‚ natural gas has become a popular alternative fuel source for power plants. It is also recognized for its ability to heat homes and serve as fuel for motor vehicles. Natural gas could greatly reduce the United States reliance on oil and coal. Natural gas plants
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importance of immigrants to the economy‚ but sees a lack of leadership in immigration reform‚ plans on policies to secure the border and vastly minimize illegal immigration. Energy independence to encourage investment and create jobs‚ support responsible fracking‚ Economy over environment generally (GOP.com). Pro-life policy‚ oppose abortion funding‚ adoption‚ and abstinence‚ human life amendment‚ and ban abortion (On the
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Basic Terms And Concepts SADC: South African Development Community HDI: Historically Disadvantaged Individuals PPP: Public-Private partnerships DWA: The Department of Water Affairs NWRS-2: The National Water Resources Strategy‚ 2nd edition DWAF: The Department of Water Affairs and ForrestryWater governance: Water governance is defined by the political‚ social‚ economic and administrative systems that are in place‚ and which directly or indirectly affect the use‚ development and management
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What are some of the challenges that the environment faces today? Explain the ethical considerations for environmental protection. Throughout the world there are various types of pollution that interfere with the quality of life for all living creatures and with the natural functioning of the earth ’s ecological systems (Pollutionissues n.d.). Although some environmental pollution is a result of natural causes‚ most pollution is caused by human activities (Pollutionissues n.d.). With time goes by
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Study Guide for Final Exam The final will be cumulative‚ although much of the test will focus somewhat more heavily on the material covered since the last midterm. There will be some questions that have been taken directly from the two earlier midterms. You’ll almost certainly recognize these questions; if you’ve reviewed the earlier exams with me in class (or in person) & know the answers to most or all of the questions‚ you’ll breeze through them. Read each question carefully‚ though‚ as
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Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power What’s nuclear power’s biggest advantage? It doesn’t depend on fossil fuels and isn’t affected by fluctuating oil and gas prices. Coal and natural gas power plants emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere‚ which contributes to climate change. With nuclear power plants‚ CO2 emissions are minimal. According to the Nuclear Energy Institute‚ the power produced by the world’s nuclear plants would normally produce 2 billion metric tons of CO2 per year if they depended on
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