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Ecologically Sound
Ecologically Sound
- An Introduction
What happens when your AP Environmental Science teacher spends 10 hours in a car listening to environmentally-themed podcasts from National Geographic and Outside Magazine?
ANSWER: A new idea to challenge the students in AP Environmental Science forms and takes shape.
Listen to an introduction from Mr. Whipkey for CVHS's first ever, student-produced and developed, ecology-themed podcast.
Ryan and Gwen bring you a Question & Answer Session on some of the many misconceptions of the Shell Cracker Plant being built here in Beaver County
Why did Shell decide on the Beaver Valley?
What is going to be produced there?
What potential environmental impacts should we consider?
Podcast #2, Dollars and Sense
Podcast #2, Dollars and Sense
Beaver County Commissioner, Mr. Tony Amadio shares the potential economic impact in Beaver County with the Shell Cracker Plant being built here.
Gwen and Ryan investigate, with special correspondent and CVHS recent graduate, Ned Mitrovich, how the County balances environmental aspects of the multi-billion dollar Shell plant with the economic benefits.
Podcast #3, Coronavirus and How it has Impacted the Environment
Podcast #3, Coronavirus and How it has Impacted the Environment
Lockdown, Locked in, Virtual Synchronous Instruction, Mask Mandate, Quarantine...these are just some of the terms that living through the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic brought us.
But, what about the Earth and the environment in which we live?
Carbon Emissions during the travel ban were at all-time lows. Never before in the modernized world have we seen such a drop in industrial emissions as in 2020.
Listen as Ecologically Sound explores the impact that the pandemic has had on our ecologically sensitive world.
Podcast #4, Fast Fashion
Podcast #4, Fast Fashion
It’s unfortunate to say that most of the clothing we purchase will end up in a landfill or incinerator. In fact, 84% of clothing will be doomed to this fate.
Listen to the Ecologically Sound team as they investigate the environmental impact of changing fashions.
And, the team goes shopping at a Thrift Store to see what can be purchased for less than $20!
Podcast #5, Food Waste
Podcast #5, Food Waste
What is Food Waste and Where Does it Fit into a Sustainable World?
How much food is wasted in America?
How Much Food is Wasted in Our Own Cafeteria Daily?
Podcast #6, Deforestation & the Impact of Christmas on Sustainability
Podcast #6, Deforestation & the Impact of Christmas on Sustainability
Where is Deforestation Having an Impact in the World?
Are There Steps That You Can Take to Help With Deforestation?
What Could Possibly Be Wrong With Having a Real Christmas Tree This Season?
Podcast #7, The One About Gender
Podcast #7, The One About Gender
The Eco Gender Gap is the disparity between the ethical choices made by men and women.
Patrick Campbell, Executive Director of Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) joins the Ecologically Sound team to address the gender disparity in his own organization the climate action movement in this interview.
From soap to reusable cutlery, green products are overwhelmingly marketed to and bought by women. Does this discourage men from taking responsibility?
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