Blog #10 - Nick Barnett

1.What are some of the positive and negative effects of the decreasing price of natural gas?

2.Should this decrease in the price of natural gas compel or deter ohio to bring the new plant proposed by shell to the state?

3.Will the fact that we have enough natural gas to last us for decades slow our switch to alternative energy sources?

http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2012/01/15/natural_gas_price_plunge_aids_families_businesses/?page=2

Blog #10 - Zac Bartel

http://casenergy.org/nuclear-energy/energy-in-your-state/nuclear-energy-in-ohio/

Even though the economic benefits of nuclear energy seem appealing, would Ohio be a safe area to use nuclear energy?

After learning about the problem that happened in Japan with the Fukushima plant, should Ohio continue to use nuclear energy as well as make new plants?

Because parts of Ohio are in the shale region of the United States, would it be more economically and environmentally promising to use natural gas from cracking or nuclear energy from plants?

Blog #9 - Kate Anagnostos

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/18/us/new-codes-aim-to-cut-energy-use.html?scp=1&sq=energy%20consumption&st=cse

1. How do you think these stronger building codes will effect the economy? 

2. Do you think Cleveland should adopt these new building codes? 

3. What do you think people focus on more when buying a house. The cost of the house? OR The money saved in the long run with a more energy efficient house? Explain. 

Blog #9 - Annie Artz

http://www.cleveland.com/shalegas/index.ssf/2012/01/gas-rich_ohio_is_in_the_runnin.html 
  
1. What are some potential environmental impacts of this "cracker" and damages caused by the construction of such a large plant?


2. With huge companies like Shell Chemical investing in natural gas plants, do you think it is possible to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels any time soon?


3.  If Shell Chemical decides to locate in Ohio, what will this mean for our economy and the future of our state? 

Blog #8 - Stuart Farmer

http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/02/tech/innovation/solar-tower-arizona/index.html

1. What advantages does hot air power have over the current renewable resources? (wind, solar, etc.)

2. Is this technology an example of passive or active solar power?

3. Could this technology be present in Cleveland, Ohio? Why or why not?

Blog #8 - Zach Voigt

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/13/tech/innovation/pavegen-kinetic-pavements/index.html

1.      Where can a technology that relies on heavy foot traffic be useful? What purposes can such a publicly visible idea serve, considering the fact the need for public education on environmental issues?

2.      What problems can the PaveGen solve by using recyclable materials?

3.      What are potential pros of adding PaveGen technology to less-developed areas, such as the provided example of Mumbai? What are the cons? What are the obstacles?

Blog #7 - Chelsea Bonner

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/30/nyregion/in-cooperstowns-fight-over-gas-drilling-civility-is-fading.html?ref=waterpollution

1.      1)  Do you think that only the state should have the power to ban fracking? Or should citizens of a town be able to enforce a law prohibiting fracking and natural gas drilling?

2.      2)  Do you think the methods used by antifracking people in Cooperstown, New York to protest and boycott will ultimately ban fracking in their state? 

3.     3)   What do you think can be done to better inform people about the dangers of hydraulic fracturing?