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Posted by Caleb Hughes in Environmental Science · Aziz · D on
Questions​

  1. How are people using social media to fight for social justice in this particular situation?

People are using social media to create awareness about the pipeline and the environmental justice

  1. Research hashtags people have been using.

Examples of the hashtags that are being used are

#dapl #standing #

  1. How effective are these methods of action?

The hashtags on social media has led to news recognition causing more people to protest against the construction of the pipeline

  1. What is environmental justice and role does social media play in fight environmental justice?

Environmental Justice is creating a just environment for every person of every color religion and ethnicity.  

  1. What do you think can improve the strategy?

I think they can only create more awareness.


 Article Summary

This article is about how Norway DNB sold its assets for the pipeline. DNB is the largest bank in Norway and they sold 3 million dollars of assets. The bank is thinking about getting rid of its loans for the pipeline. The loans are 10 percent of the pipeline’s construction. This DNB is not connected to the DNB in Pennsylvania, DNB first. DNB first is not involved in the Dakota Access Pipeline.

The article also states. It is possible the pipeline’s might be cancelled or at least renegotiated because they wouldn’t meet the deadline of January 1, 2017. There is still hope for the fight against the DAPL.  

This is wonderful. This shows that if you actually have a voice that matters. All the hashtags and mentions on social media has given the DAPL problem more recognition and this is a result of it. This will most likely set off a chain of events with other banks and loans given to the company to build the pipeline.


Standing With Standing Rock

Posted by Anthony Bowden in Environmental Science · Aziz · E on
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      Social Media is being used to spread awareness to others. Many people are voicing their opinions, and standing up for what they believe is right. Hashtags, and post have made to start movements, to get more people to fight against the cause. Also these hashtags, and post have made it to the news as well which is very important because more people are even aware now. 

 Here are a few Hashtags 

    
     

I believe these methods are very effective. A lot of people use social media it is one of the quickest ways we find out anything. Also this issue is trending as I speak so as it trends more, and more people are raising  awareness, and joining the movement. 

Native Americans are protesting because of where these pipelines are being built. These pipelines run through their sacred lands. Standing is one example it is a Native American reservation. 

Social Media plays a huge part in this because this is many people are voicing themselves. Social media allows many of these people to be heard. Raising awareness is crucial, this is how you get people to help fight for your cause. This is the earth we all share so this should be important to everybody not just Native Americans. 

Ways we can improve our strategies are by finding more, and more ways to protest. Everybody should be heard. No matter how bad the situation is protesting peacefully is always the right way to go, violence should not be used to solve the problem. 

 Norway's Largest Bank Sells Assets In Dakota Access Pipeline Company 

To summarize this article it basically explains that the DNB is in favor of the pipeline, and has supported this projected financially  

I feel very strongly about this topic because even though I am one person I can still make a difference. You can't change the world unless you change yourself. If you want this world to be a better place then play your part. Everybody should have a opinion, or voice themselves on this issue. We can make America environmentally just by being conscious of the space we share, and others. We need to understand the impact economically the government has on our society, and surroundings. 


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ND Pipeline

Posted by Olamide Soyinka in Environmental Science · Aziz · D on

  1. Research and summarize updates about Standing Rock and Dakota Access Pipeline. Make use of social media to gather information.

    • How are people using social media to fight for social justice in this particular situation?

People have been using social media to spread what's happening in ND by posting their creative arts like poetry, drawings, photos of what's happening. Also people are using hashtags such as  #NoDAPL, #RezpectOurWater

  • Research hashtags people have been using.

#NoDAPL, #RezpectOurWater

The first hashtag is a play on word with the abbreviations of North Dakota and no pipeline. The second is a mash up of reservation and respect. Even though reservation doesn't have a “Z” in it the word, the s in it somewhat sounds like a Z so it falls under the radar.

  • How effective are these methods of action?

These methods have been very effective because more people are aware of the situation which leads to more people helping the cause.

  • What is environmental justice and role does social media play in fight environmental justice?

Environmental justice is just behavior towards the environment by all people. Social media is a easier way to access cases of environmental justice not being upheld.

  • What do you think can improve the strategy?

More communication between all people so that no one has to suffer in dark while other things are dominant in our minds.

  1. Read: Norway's Largest Bank Sells Assets in Dakota Access Pipeline Company.  



This article basically states that a lump sum of money backing for the pipeline has withdrawn most of its money and possibly considering taking out three different loans that the bank has made for financing the pipeline which  are worth millions. Even though these loans are only 10% of the pipelines construction the companies would still need to get that money from somewhere else. This article gives me an immense amount of hope for the future of ND.
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Dicker, Rachel. "A Lot of People Aren't Fans of This Pipeline in North Dakota." U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News & World Report, 8 Sept. 2016. Web. 05 Dec. 2016.