Consumption, Consumption, Consumption

I think Consumption is the most important aspect of climate change that we can focus on right now. Most people it seems do not really see the connection between their consumption and climate change. This is part of the problem. It is my belief that the rapid consumption of resources drives climate change. What is happening is that people consume more than they need. What my project plans to be about is the everyday signals that drive us to consume. We think of our world as being socially constructed; then what in that construction has led us to global climate change? Some people say that climate change is just a natural variable in the long time line of the earth’s history, but the CO2 levels have never been this high in all of recorded and geological history. Really what my goal of this project is to raise awareness about our consumption. Through this advocacy campaign I plan to show students on campus the power of consumption and what reducing their consumption can do.

-Blaise

Earth Song

Hey Everyone,

We all know MJ is unique and had a passion for the world. Collectively something can be done. I think Earth Song by MJ is great! If you haven't seen/heard it before you should for sure have a looksie



-Danica

Project Outline

I am choosing to do the research paper on aspects of green architecture. I am going to first discuss what green architecture is in general. I feel like many people have heard the term before including myself, but don’t really have the understanding of what it all entails. Green building is more than the structure itself, I want to explain the methods and planning that goes into building. After giving a general basis of the different aspects, I am going to focus more on how green building can preserve energy. I will talk about some of the materials that are being used such as solar panels that help use natural energy. The person I am interviewing specializes in solar paneling, and I plan to ask him the basic details of what makes them energy efficient and want him to break down the mechanics. I also want to look at windows and how they can be used to trap the heat from leaving the house which allows someone to run the heat less or keep it at lower temp so they are not losing as much heat. Then I want to talk about the financial aspect of green building and why it is not necessarily available to everyone and if this is something that will change in the future. Finally, towards the end of the paper, I want to talk about ways of learning about greening building. Essentially, communicate with the reader and relay information of where they can learn more about the subject.

-Danica