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Reflective Writing – Christina Herman

An issue or idea in which my perspectives have been strengthened since the beginning of the semester is my perspective on climate change.  I always believed climate change was a serious problem that was negatively impacting the Earth, but with … Continue reading

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The Invisible Climate Menace – Christina Herman

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/12/climate/texas-methane-super-emitters.html? December 13th, 2019: There are many methane leaks occurring all over the place that we may not even see.  The New York Times took thermal pictures using infrared cameras and discovered hundreds of methane leaks that are occurring from … Continue reading

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Write and Respond – Water Scarcity – Christina Herman

Intro & Thesis: Water scarcity is becoming a larger issue in the United States, especially in places such as California and New Mexico. First, let us make sure we have an understanding of what water scarcity is defined as.  Water … Continue reading

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Artificial Leaf Produces Clean Gas – Christina Herman

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191021111826.htm November 7th, 2019: A gas called syngas that is made currently from fossil fuels is no capable of being made with an “artificial leaf”.  This leaf only uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce a liquid fuel alternative … Continue reading

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Make An Estimate: Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Shower – Christina Herman

I have already calculated prior that my roommates and I use about 35,100 gallons of water per year shower, converted to energy usage this is about \(1.42\times 10^{10}\) Joules per year.  We also know that one kilowatt-hour produces .87 pounds … Continue reading

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Industrial Heat’s Contribution to the Carbon Dilemma – Christina Herman

https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2019/10/10/20904213/climate-change-steel-cement-industrial-heat-hydrogen-ccs October 10th, 2019: Twenty-two percent of global Carbon Dioxide emissions are generated from heavy industries, which is greater than both car and plane emissions combined.  All combustions made by heavy industry are created from fossil fuels, and there are … Continue reading

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Make An Estimate: Energy Use in the Shower – Christina Herman

I have already calculated in a previous post that the estimated amount of water my roommates and I use in a year on showering alone is about 35,100 gallons of water per year.  Now I will calculate how much energy, … Continue reading

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Make An Estimate: Water Use in the Shower – Christina Herman

To estimate how much water my roommates and I use in our house on showering alone in a year’s time, I grabbed a 1 \(\frac{1}{2}\) cup measuring cup and took to the tub.  The showerhead filled 1 \(\frac{1}{2}\) cup in … Continue reading

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Math Quiz: Christina Herman

\(x^{2}+x-20=(x-4)(x+5)\) \(10.5(1+r)^{30}\) \((6.71\times10^{8})\times(2.3\times10^{-4})\approx1.54\times10^{5}\) \(\pi L(1-\alpha)R^{2}=4\pi\sigma T^{4} R^{2}\) \(56\text{ mi}\times\frac{1.61\text{ km}}{1\text{ mi}}\approx90\text{ km}\) \[56\text{ mi}\times\frac{1.61\text{ km}}{1\text{ mi}}\approx90\text{ km}\] \($10,000,000\times(0.98)^{100}\approx$1,300,000.\) \(7,681,118,346\approx7,700,000,000=7.7\times10^{9}\) \[150\text{ m}\times\frac{4.5×10^{6}\text{ kg}}{1\text{ sec}}\times\frac{10\text{ J}}{1\text{ kg}\cdot1\text{ m}}=6.75\text{ GW}\]

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Introduction to Christina Herman

Hello everyone, I am Christina, I’m excited to get to know everyone.  I took this course because I care a lot about the environment and always enjoy learning new ways to live sustainably, and this class seemed like a great … Continue reading

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