In this class I learned a lot about
the environment. Although I have already taken three classes centered around
the environment with this class marking my fourth, I still learned a great deal
in this class. For example I had no knowledge on fracking and that seams to be
a big controversial issue these days it seams to be in the news very often.
Fracking is said to be clean and safe energy source by proponents. This might
be the case in perfect situations but this kind of perfection does not exist in
real life. Fracking has the dangers of associated with the chemicals involved.
Many gallons of water a required and are mixed with over 600 chemicals to be
pumped. These chemicals leak out and contaminate the water of the surrounding
region. Only 30 to 50 percent of fracturing fluid is recovered with the rest
being left behind causing more problems.
I also learned a great deal about
my hometown and various other places. With the hometown PowerPoint assignment
and project 3 of the class. I learned about the air quality of these places and
various concerns of these areas. I especially enjoyed learning about Raleigh I
am here for another 3 years so I would benefit greatly in gaining knowledge of
this place.
The blogs were a great addition to
the class it allowed for an adequate use of our hybrid days in the augmentation
of the class. I liked it mainly for the freedom it provided and as a way for me
to participate as I rarely talk in class. The blog was also useful for the
responses to others creating a discussion like environment similar to the
classroom that one would not be able to get by just completing an assignment
and emailing to the teacher. The blog fostered the creativity of the blogger
displaying the method by which a person views the world. With the opportunity
to personalize the blog and post not just for the class for a continued love of
the environment by blogging after the end of this class.
