Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 (Matthew Bernhard) Date: Spring 2012 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Links: Memo and Picture of the Model Abstract: A common misconception is that electric vehicles and plug-‐in hybrids are environmentally friendly. These vehicles reduce emissions by using little or no gasoline, but depending on the source of their electricity, they …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 (Max Caserta) Date: Spring 2012 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Website Link: http://misinformationhf.wordpress.com/ Abstract: The website created for this project is intended to help identify and interpret certain forms of information produced about hydraulic fracturing. Because there are many perspectives involved in the hydraulic fracturing discussion there are many different …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 (Michael Black and Michael Trejo) Date: Spring 2012 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen PDF Links: Memo and Report Abstract: The purpose of this project was to determine the physical, environmental, social, cultural, political, and economic differences between hydraulic fracturing practices in the Marcellus Shale formation in New York and Pennsylvania. …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 251 Group Date: Fall 2011 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Site Link: http://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs251-fa11-energy/ Abstract: In looking at factors shaping Lafayette College’s sustainability efforts, reoccurring themes emerge amongst the projects. Lafayette acknowledges the relationship among various departments and structures within the college, such as the energy usage of electrical systems, the Internet, …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 251 Group Date: Fall 2011 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Site Link: http://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs251-fa11-ewaste/ Abstract: This is a published site for Lafayette College’s awareness and efforts to reduce e-waste on campus. As you navigate through the site, you will find some background contexts on the topic and our suggestions for possible implementation strategies for a small …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 251 Group Date: Fall 2011 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Site Link: http://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs251-fa11-fracking/ Abstract: Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a method of underground well stimulation that is used to extract underground resources including oil, natural gas, geothermal energy and water. Gas and oil companies use the fracking method because it is …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 480 Group Date: Spring 2012 Course Instructor: Professor Veshosky PDF Link: EGRS 480 S’12 Camelback Capital Improvements Proposal Abstract: Camelback Mountain Resort, located in Tannersville, PA, features year-round attractions. Clinics, lessons, and programs designed especially for children make Camelback a great place for any skier; in the summer the 160 acre resort functions as …