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Forum 2.8 - Environmental Considerations

10/16/2017

7 Comments

 
Guiding Thought Question: To what point should the environment stand in the way of progress? What types of environmental considerations should be examined when deciding whether or not to complete a project?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the principles of governmental review and oversight in the planning phases of governmental activity. Students will examine NEPA, and apply it to a contemporary issue.

Central Question: How can influential pieces of Legislation from the past determine actions by the Federal Government in the present and Future? (1.1.c, 1.2.d)
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7 Comments
Lauren S
10/27/2021 07:38:03 am

The people the progress benefits or hurts should be the first priority and the environment should be the second priority. If it hurts people and the environment like the Dakota access pipeline, then don’t go through with the project. Environmental factors such as water quality conditions, soil health, plants and wildlife should be considered before the project starts.

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Sam Curtis
10/27/2021 07:44:45 am

I think we should not go through with anything that would significantly deteriorate the state of the environment. The environment is incredibly important to human and wildlife's condition and it should be protected as best as it can. Environmental concerns that should be specifically examined include how it could effect air quality and vegetation in the area.

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Helena
10/27/2021 07:49:58 am

The point of where the environment stands in the way of progress is when it is in trouble or that the animals that live in them are in trouble. Such as stopping people from building on areas with endangered species on it. However, if the progress that would be made shows more benefits, then it is okay as long as they follow the correct processes to minimize the damage.
The environmental considerations that should be examined are when the areas have endangered animals or plants, or when the environment they're destroying has long term consequences that would further affect the environment.

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Lydia
10/27/2021 12:30:49 pm

I think the government should put a stop to any project that could possibly negatively affect the environment. The wildlife should be put first over progress. The government should always be regulating projects to make sure that the environment is being protected as society continues to progress.

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Wedge
10/27/2021 12:32:49 pm

I think the type of ecosystem could change the choices made, some things like grass lands are very large and digging for a pipeline there wouldn’t be as bad as doing it near water or a place where endangered species are

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Maria
10/28/2021 01:52:52 pm

The country must always consider the environment, no matter the issue, but it is when an issue/progress greatly impacts the safety, health, and better of the people when the environment should not be a barrier to progress. Most often, the better of the people depends on the condition of the environment. The interconnection between the people and the environment requires progress to practically always be based around enviro and human considerations

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Kiera
10/28/2021 01:57:54 pm

I dont think we should go through with any project that would significantly hurt the environment. Weighing the pros and cons for how important the progress is important.

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