Author: tcmarim
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Company: Tidewater Community College

Think Piece and Research Activity #2
 
Part I: Negotiating the Environment
 
Colleges and other institutions, as well as state governments including the federal government, are now taking initiatives to curb climate change. For instance, Tidewater Community College is stepping up its recycling efforts by placing receptacles for recyclable bottles and cans in offices, computer labs, and dining locations throughout the college. In addition, Senator John Warner has sponsored pro-environment legislation in the Senate. America’s Climate Security Act of 2007 “seeks to impose emission limits on electric utility, transportation and manufacturing industries. Specifically, the bill would reduce emissions by 2 percent per year between 2012 and 2020” (O’Donnell 10). Respond to one question in 50 words or more. 
 
1.	What can be done politically to promote conservation of energy?
2.	What economic incentives are available to promote conservation of energy? 
3.	What technological innovations would result in greater energy efficiency? 
4.	What cultural values and practices would promote conservation of energy?
 
Part II: Research Activity 
 
Purpose: to help refine research library skills and to build a group library of sources for essays 2 and 3
 
Find a source type on this topic according to your last name and provide the URL, web site address, or attach the article or essay in this forum. Also, provide full bibliographic information in MLA or APA format to include on a Works Cited or Reference page.
 
If your last name begins with M (Medina, Miller, Morales, Murphy), P, R, S, T, W and any other letter not mentioned find an online magazine or newspaper article that deals with the environment issue you chose above. Access one of TCC’s specialized databases such as InfoTrac OneFile to find a full-text magazine or newspaper article: http://www.tcc.edu/lrc/indexes/dbfull.htm. You will need to access the proxy server if you are off campus: http://www.tcc.edu/lrc/services/proxy/index.htm
 
If your last name begins with A, B, C, D, and F, find a scholarly journal article that deals with the environmental issue you chose above. Access one of TCC’s specialized databases such as InfoTrac OneFile to find a full-text article: http://www.tcc.edu/lrc/indexes/dbfull.htm. You will need to access the proxy server if you are off campus: http://www.tcc.edu/lrc/services/proxy/index.htm
 
If your last name begins with G, H, J, K, and M (up to and including McGrath-Turner), find a webcast, podcast, or an online program from PBS or NPR that deals with the environmental issue you chose above.
 
Additional Resources: Companion Site: Chapter 18, Web Resources on the Environment

O’Donnell, Jennifer C. “Curbing Climate Change.” Portfolio Weekly. News&Views, 10, November 20, 2007.