The speaker, Kate Larson spoke on behalf of ReSource Conservative. Larson talked about how Colorado’s population is projected to double by the year 2050 and about Colorado’s standing as a “headwater state”. She talked of how the growing population and usage of natural resources such as water is problematic for her field of environmental conservation in Colorado. She then talked about Resource and its helpful environmental programs such as “Slow the Flow Sprinkler Inspection” and “Garden in a Box”.
Handley, Andrew. 27 January 2013. “10 Ways Recycling Hurts the Environment”
This piece features a list that begins with environmental impacts of recycling that are negative, ranging to the latter …show more content…
Jack is CU’s Recycling Program Development Director and he spoke about his method of project development, how he worked with students, and even presented work that student of the University did for credit about where disposables actually go. He talked about CU biodiesel as well, and the student who created the group for an engineering project, and its great success powering vehicles for University of Colorado at Boulder’s Recyling program on campus.
USGCRP. 2009. “Climate Literacy: The Essential Principals of Climate Science”
This piece is packet for climate scientists to better understand what legitimate climate literacy is. Climate scientists need to make informed climate decisions that use integrated approaches in order to properly do their jobs. The piece explains that with human effort and increased understanding, climate scientists should greatly help our Earth’s environment and climate.
IPCC. 2014. “Summary for Policy Makers” Pp. …show more content…
Ice is melting, places are getting hotter, and that species including humans are feeling the outcome as global temperatures rise yearly. Human health is affected through some people’s workplace, often in agriculture, as the workers are constantly out in the great heat. Different regions are affected more than others, and wealth is a key factor in who gets to live near areas with cleaner environments.
Cook, John. 18 January 2013. “Quantifying the consensus on anthropogenic global warming in the scientific literature” Pp. 1-6
This article features a study that attempts to quantify human effect on global warming and how much we are truly causing. The paper also talks about the need for awareness of global warming to increase worldwide in order for global climate reform efforts to be made. The paper talks about how many false reports on climate change are published, and that knowing the difference between a legitimate and a fake study is important. In the end the paper supports campaigns that contribute to shrinking the consensus gap to help find a general understanding among legitimate scientists.
Norgaard, Kari. 2014. “Normalizing the Unthinkable: Climate Denial and Everyday Life” Pp.