Thursday, April 7th

Aerial view of oil wells in the Bakken, North Dakota

Natural Gas flares at night from U.S. shale oil boom. Some scientists claim we burn enough gas to fuel all the homes in Chicago and Washington combined. Natural gas emits 50 to 60 percent less carbon dioxide (CO2) when combusted in a new, efficient natural gas power plant compared with emissions from a typical new coal plant. However, when not combusted, or burned, natural gas emits methane, which is a far more toxic greenhouse gas than CO2. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d2d2e83c-6721-11e2-a805-00144feab49a.html#axzz4591qoAS0

Starter #28: Review Damnation
1. What considerations hold the most weight for you when forming your perspective on dams and WHY?

• Money/Economic impact
• Spiritual connection people have with the river (i.e. Native American groups)
• Fish
• Recreation opportunities
• Our nation's energy needs

2. Ultimately, what is your perspective on dams and/or dam removal?

Class Biz

• Camping trip planning meeting today at lunch! Fo' real this time!
• Reading assignment due Monday: "The Land Ethic".  Get 'em while they're hot folks!

Agenda
1. In small groups, share out all your notes from the film yesterday.  Decide which of your points in each column hold the most weight and circle them.  Then, add your group's notes to our  class whiteboard.

2. Class discussion on Damnation 

3. Turn in your film notes-- NAME ON IT?

4. Transition to "Bakken Business"
A. Quick video on fracking to provide more context on the "Bakken Business" reading

• (Here is a more detailed video on the actual fracking procedure for those interested- 7 minutes long)

B. Small group discussion on the article

C. Whole class review/discussion on "Bakken Business" article