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    In his foreword, President Jimmy Carter proposes his thoughts on oil drilling in the Arctic Refuge. He contends that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should not be developed for the oil industry. He believes in the preservation of wildlife and the natural beauty that it provides. His argument is solidly structured by a personal anecdote, historical evidence of actions taken towards preservation, and a refutation to advocates of the drilling activity. To begin explaining his viewpoint, Carter

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    In this article, the authors explore the economics of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska and the effects of drilling for oil there. They discuss the importance of private property rights, as does the article by Dwight Lee, To Drill or Not To Drill, and explore how the government has restricted the industry by deciding how natural resources are to be used. According to the article, drilling in ANWR is supported by those who want to decrease domestic dependence on foreign energy sources

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    Summary Alaska is well known for its abundance in oil. Obama has now proposed a bill to ban energy exploration on 12 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. With this bill comes this are being considered as wilderness and Alaskans are not happy with the bill at all. Many of the people who are Native to this are feel as if they have been disrespected or unconsidered. The text states, “Mr. Walker, generally a soft spoken lawyer, said he was angry and frustrated at least in part by feeling

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    before were normal to people but now they are consider child abuse such as slaps and spanking. Which are ways that parents use as a form of punishment to correct misbehavior. However, things started to change after movements emerging. The House of Refuge Movement was one of them. It arose in the early 1800s to intervene on behalf on beaten and neglected children. It main priority was to prevented youth from growing up to be delinquents. This movement removed youngsters from their dysfunctional homes

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    This case study concerns possible oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) on the north slope of Alaska’s Brooks Range adjacent to the Gwich’in reservation. This could put the Porcupine Caribou Herd at risk and possibly jeopardize the food source and traditional culture of the Gwich’in people (Pg. 129). However, as fossil fuel sources begin to run out, Americans seem to feel entitled to drill for oil anywhere there is a reserve, even when that means sacrificing the greater good

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    Thank you for contacting me about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). I appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns with me. A comprehensive energy strategy for America requires that we increase our domestic oil supply and refining capacity while moving toward energy independence and the development of alternative and renewable sources of energy in the long run. Using today's technology, ANWR provides an opportunity to develop new, short-term resources with minimal environmental

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    in learning and researching how vegetation has changed with urban sprawl and increased agriculture. Increased technology is changing the way we use the landscape. My summer research dealt mainly with vegetation species. Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge has experience severe impacts from anthropocentric influences. Remediation efforts have repaired the site. I think that working in a location that has been remediated has given me a desire to research how humans can more efficiently use the landscape

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    who are accepting them. Looking at some articles, I’ve seen differential opinions and one must read and understand why Syria refugees need a chance to be rescued from all the chaos and horror they’ve been through. The article Fleeing Terror, Finding Refuge by Paul Salopek; reflects more on Salopek interviewing or meeting people who are refugees and what has happened while fleeing from Syria. In Turkey, Syrian, Salopek mentions how the refugees are escaping from the Islamic State, whom are destroying

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    My summer internship takes place at Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach, Florida. This organization focuses on conservation and resource management, including fire, invasive species, and water management, and protecting indigenous species in response to increased urbanization around the refuge. As a summer intern at the refuge, I will be a member of the biology team. As such, I will primarily be conducting invasive species surveys and helping with the removal

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    of the Arctic Refuge. He introduces his own personal experience regarding the topic. Through sharing his own experiences, Carter establishes a personal bond with the reader, which in turn would aid in the persuasion of his opinion. He continues on by mentioning one of the most “unforgettable and humbling” experiences of his life where him and his wife had witnessed the migration of caribou. By revealing that one of his most unforgettable experiences was also linked to the Arctic Refuge, he highlights

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