SS 350 Herzing University Renewable Energy Discussion
SS 350 Herzing University Renewable Energy Discussion
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Discussion: Unit 5, Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm CT
Analyzing Technology & Job Displacement
INSTRUCTIONS:
In this unit’s reading, you explored inequalities emergent from technological advancement. Technology has changed many things about the way that the world lives, works, produces things, and runs. The energy industry has been significantly impacted by the development of renewable energy harnessing; however, there are winners and losers in the development of this technology.
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For this discussion, first, read 2 of the attached articles. and then provide a logical discussion about the coal industry and how it is being replaced due to technology.
Coal Losses Offset Elsewhere Article [PDF]
2017 US Energy and Jobs Report [PDF]
2017 US Energy and Jobs Report State Charts[PDF]
Second, answer the following questions:
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- How does renewable technology impact the economy of coal towns?
- How does renewable technology impact the economy of cities where renewable energy is being produced?
- What barriers limit the ability of coal industry employees to integrate into renewable energy jobs?
- Do you think the benefits of renewable energy outweigh the costs OR do you think the costs of renewable energy outweigh the benefits? Explain.
Provide at least 2 resources in APA format.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
This topic is valued at 40 points. Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria (Read Me First Section of the Course).
Peer Response: Unit 5, Due Sunday by 11:59 pm CT
Analyzing Technology & Job Displacement
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please respond to a minimum of two peers.
Review the analysis of at least 2 peers. In your response, please address the following topics:
- Identify 1 social problem related to renewable energy that your peer did not discuss.
- Discuss barriers to solve this problem.
- Propose a solution to the problem.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
Estimated time to complete: 3 hours
Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria (Read Me First Section of the Course).