Link to survey: https://docs.google.com/a/ncsu.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5XWWEtTFNMMlBPazZmNFRDRkJUMVE6MQ
My surveying process right now is almost done. I have manage to get 13 responses, but plan to get the last two survey takers today so I can begin on the paper writing process. After looking over the responses to the 10 question it seems that most survey takers are aware that North Carolina is home to the nations biggest hog farming industry and have harmful effects to the enviornment. The data also shows that many know about hog farming and their health conditions as well as indiviuals that don't.
Ernie's Blog
Monday, November 19, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Survey on Hog Farming Link
https://docs.google.com/a/ncsu.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5XWWEtTFNMMlBPazZmNFRDRkJUMVE6MQ
I will be doing a survey that will consist of 10 question that is aim to estimate the knowledge of hog farming of my fellow peers. The questions are a mixture between short answers and multiple choice to allow the survey taking process to be quick and easy. This method of testing can be categorized under the critical theory because studies the ideas and actions of people.
I will be doing a survey that will consist of 10 question that is aim to estimate the knowledge of hog farming of my fellow peers. The questions are a mixture between short answers and multiple choice to allow the survey taking process to be quick and easy. This method of testing can be categorized under the critical theory because studies the ideas and actions of people.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
“Indigenous Resistance and Racist Schooling on the Borders of Empires: Coast Salish Cultural Survival” Response
“Indigenous
Resistance and Racist Schooling on the Borders of Empires: Coast Salish
Cultural Survival” by Michael Marker was an scientific journal that reviewed
and analyzed the division of the Coast Salish people in the British Columbia
and Washington state districts. The sudden division of land brought about a
confinement of religion, education, families, and culture. The Salish people
were subjected to attempts of civilizing by the pioneers to inject their
personal beliefs and culture into the minds of the Salish, slowly diminishing
their culture’s own history. These attempts were most influential through the
school system, restricting the natives from learning history of their people,
limiting certain rights, and racism.
After
reviewing this article it is clear to see that this issue is reoccurring through
history. Education and laws are the ultimate weapons used throughout time to
influence society in defining what is right and wrong. Culture is an element
that defines a person’s individuality and directing their way of life. If this
is strip of someone and has no effort of voicing their culture they will be confined
and forced of change based off the dominate society.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Food and sustainability issues
One problem that is present
in the place I selected is intensive farming. Intensive farming is a method
used by farmers to produce the maximum amount of crops and livestock possible
for land to hold. The Piedmont region of North Carolina is popular for its
agriculture which causes constant usage of land. To make land available
deforestation takes place to supply farmers and businesses with this resource
which causes a high percentage of wildlife to lose habitats permanently. Not only is this an issue, but the constant usage
of land soil is stripped of its nutrients, there is an increase in the probability
of erosion, and there is a high chance of fertilizer and pesticide contaminating
water supply and food.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Enviornmental Ethics
This
picture is a representation of environmental Ethics. In this picture one can
see the emission of smoke and smog into the atmosphere. These clouds of smoke
are molded into the shape of each continent. The underlying theme of this image
is the unconcern of inserting dangerous pollutants into the Earth's environment
by way of factory industries. To allow the audience to understand the location of
these events the owner of this graphic includes a depiction of each continent
to stress that this epidemic is not just a local event, but global.
Along
with this graphic presented by the author is a series of questions that causes
the audience to personally examine self and how society handles the environment
and productions. The questions areas of concerns were the reducing rates of
wildlife causing increasing numbers of extinctions, the health of the environment
for future generations, and the effects of human production upon Earth. These inquiries
and picture ultimately strive to persuade humans to reduce rates of actions
that are harmful and altering to the environment and challenges them to find
alternates.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
“Bulletin
of the Atomic Scientists” was an article written to praise Bill Mckibben for
his mission to inform the globe about global warming. Mckibben has been known for his works on
global warming and has written numerous books to spread the word. Not only has
Mckibben created text with intentions of informing many, but has also been the
leader of different campaigns that has held events like community walks to fight
against the acts of global warming and climate change. With his physical
activities and works online through the website 350.org his quest to inform
many will continue to increase.
After
viewing this article one can see just how serious Mckibben takes this situation
of global warming. Mckibben has created numerous ways to reach people from all
over the world and light a spark within them to help prevent globalization. His
work has the potential to bring numerous people together fighting for the same
goal while helping and making the Earth a safer place to live.
Ethics
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