Reflection

1. Provide a summary of the contents of your video and a rationale for why YOU chose this topic, in paragraph form.

1. The content of my video was showing how people constantly dump in the streets as if it is nothing, our video explains how this can harm not only the environment but every living organisms within the environment. Our topic was Illegal Waste Dumping and this topic was chosen because this is a growing problem in the Pennsylvania but also The United States and this is what we call home so we are suppose to keep it safe. This problem is killing our environment and it affects us as humans in our everyday life and if we as young adults do not fix the problem now the younger generation will not have the earth to enjoy because it will be destroyed.

2. Provide a reflection on how you contributed to the project and the role you played in the group.

1. I contributed in the group by helping out with the script, recording and engaging in group conversation on how we can make the video much better or how to go to the extra mile in this assignment.

3. What did you do well and what could you have done differently?

1. I worked well with my group members and we communicated well with each other. I think what I could have done differently was my time management. Sometimes when we were suppose to be on track we were not because all members of the group were not there.

4. What was the most meaningful part of the experience of creating the PSA?

1. The most meaningful part of the creating this PSA was that I learnt so much while doing it and that I can make a change by speaking on the problems I see and inform others. It will not just happen overnight but I know that I can make a change because this is a problem and by doing this PSA it had taught me so much about how we as humans destroy the place we call home and it made me think on some things differently.

Link to video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnPWFQtlBFU

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

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

1. Tweeting, Hashtags, Checking in and Live streaming on Facebook

2. Research hashtags people have been using.

1. #NoDapl, #StandingRock, #Waterislife, #NativeAmericans, #NorthDakotaPipeline #BoycottSunoco

3. How effective are these methods of action?

1. They’re helping people spread awareness of the situation. They don’t have to even leave their home to check in to Standing Rock. They won’t find who are actually at the protest to protect the protestesters.

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

1. EJ is when every is treated fairly no matter  their race, income, ethnicity, etc. Anybody is able to post on social media regardless of their backgrounds.

5. What do you think can improve the strategy?

1. The strategy can be improved by people actually creating barriers in their own cities. I mean that people should boycott companies that supported this project and show them how much of a negative impact their decisions can have.

Read: Norway's Largest Bank Sells Assets in Dakota Access Pipeline Company.  (Links to an external site.)

• Summarize and write your opinion to the article

1. This article was about how a major Norwegian bank is backing out its investment into the Dakota Access pipeline. ETP may also miss their deadline to have their pipeline finished in order for the oil companies to use it. Contracts will be lost. One of the barriers that is stopping the pipeline from being finished is the permit they need to drill through the Missouri River. If the deadline is up, oil companies may have to back out of the project. This article shows the positive outcome of activism. When something is wrong it has to be known by everyone. The Norwegian bank got into its senses realizing the evils that it invested its money into. When something is wrong people will find justice and the evil doers will lose. The ETP is paying for their poor decisions by not being able to finish their beloved pipeline.

• Seeing as that a big shot foreign company just divested from DAPL, what would you like to tell the American people to do? How can the American people and government create an environmentally just America? Be specific and explain why your suggestion is helpful in creating a just society.

1. American people need to rise up against their ignorance. There are too many people shrugging things off just because it may not be their problem and that is very selfish. I know that I used to be like that. But, my education has led me to care more about our world and future together as a human race. I’d like Americans to read the headlines in the least to inform themselves of what may be going on in our world and to think within themselves of how can I make a difference for tomorrow. The government and people may need to collaborate and think of guidelines we need to sustain in our everyday lives. We need to work together in order to reach our goal of environmental justice.

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

2. Research hashtags people have been using.

Examples of the hashtags that are being used are

#dapl #standing #

3. 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

4. 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.  

5. What do you think can improve the strategy?

I think they can only create more awareness.

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.

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.

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

Part 1

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

• People are using hashtags and posting pictures that are making a stand against the government and those companies and corporations involved with the pipeline.

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• Research hashtags people have been using.

• #north dakota pipeline

• #No DAPL

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• #Standing Rock

• How effective are these methods of action?

• The methods of action of these protestors no matter what they do are not as effective as they need them to be because the government is still making it ok for them to have their land taken away. Yet that won’t stop the protesters because they do have methods that are effective like marching and protesting that is bringing awareness but it’s not working.

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

• Environmental justice is justice for our environment and these protestors are trying to get justice for their water and their land, that could easily be tainted with oil and gas.

• Social media plays a huge role in everything including environmental justice bringing awareness to the protest.

• What do you think can improve the strategy?

• What I think can improve their strategy is having more lawyers and judges take a look at the case making sure that it is unconstitutional so that the government cannot take their land from them.

Part 2

• Summarize and write your opinion to the article

1st Article

My Summary

The article that I am reading is about the North Dakota Pipeline protesters. The protesters that are protesting the Pipeline that is going through the sioux tribe’s land others land and water put their resources in  danger. The article is titled “North Dakota Pipeline: Protesters vow to stand ground.” The protesters of this Dakota Pipeline  their land  and rights to this land is so important even though they were told to evacuate. The Standing Rock Sioux tribal Chairman Dave Archambault said that the protesters “  would continue even though protesters have been ordered to vacate an area where they have set up camp by next Monday.” They decided to stay and continue to protest against this 3.7million dollar pipeline. To protest this pipeline that would move almost 500, 000 barrels of crude oil across four states through the missouri river. This pipeline would actually transport 470,000 barrels of crude oil across four states every day. The article continues with the Us Army Corps warned the activists and protesters that they coud risk arrest if they continue. But the officials trying to get the protesters away from the \ building do not have plans to force the protesters and activist out. Yet the protesters have something else to worry about besides the Us troops and the government. There is the weather issue has forced North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple to order the protesters to clear out immediately because of the harsh weather conditions. Which added to the information the article stated about the protesters being told to evacuate but didn’t they even opposed the harsh weather along with the government. The article ends with more information about the two sides of the story to the protest, where the pipeline will go. The pipeline is expected to stretch across four states as shown and stated in the article. Although the Morton County police department have tried to evacuate the protesters who have been gotten help and support from activist. However the police state that the protesters have not been protesting peacefully. While the protesters argue that they have been trying to get forced out of their land based on trespassing and this is unfair because the pipeline is expected to got through the Indian Reservation.

My Reaction

When I think about how strong these protesters and activist are. I think that we all can learn from them and learn from their example. These people understand what’s important. They are not just standing by and letting the pipeline happen. These protester oppose the harsh weather and the government along with the energy transfer companies and their allies. The protesters and activist have new hope everyday. Thanks to their wonderful awareness and protests. Their outstanding respect and defense for the environmental is what we should all strive to be just like.

2nd Article

My Summary

So I read this article about the money or assets behind the North Dakota Pipeline. This is actually my second article being as though I  previously made a different summary and reaction to a different article you will find that above. However, my beloved second article which is about the assets of The North Dakota Pipeline being sold. It’s called “Norway's Largest Bank Sells Assets in Dakota Access Pipeline Company.” This article tells the reader that there is great hope for the land of the sioux tribe. The article when you summed up really states that there is something else standing in the way of the completion and operation of the Dakota Pipeline. The bank in Norway the D.N.B.  does not want to be with the companies behind the Dakota Pipeline. That’s why they are considering terminating three separate loans that the bank has made for financing the pipeline these 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. The article continues  with hope for the protesters and activist because the Energy transfers companies is almost certain to miss their deadline. This deadline set for january first could definitely affect their future involvement. With their employers and colleagues that they are transferring oil and gas to. If they miss the deadline then they lose the people to buy the oil and gas. A direct quote that makes it possible is "loss of shippers to the project could effectively result in project cancellation."

My Reaction

My reaction to this article is very positive. Very positive for the people that have been working so hard so that this pipeline does not happen. I understand why the bank came to their sense. When you understand what’s happening and what you're becoming apart of it reflected on your character. The bank is thinking about canceling the pipeline’s assets and that it good. That means all the hard work that the activist and protester are doing is paying off. All of the marches, and nonviolent protest are raising awareness  for the respect of the sioux tribe land. I think that the possibility that the energy transfer companies could miss their deadlines with the people that are suppose to buy the oil and gas is great. It’s great for the people who have to deal with the consequences of the oil and gas spills. Also in addition to this the animals who will be affected.

• Seeing as that a big shot foreign company just divested from DAPL, what would you like to tell the American people to do?

• I would like to tell the American people to not let History repeat itself to make sure that we all join the protesters and activist. No matter how we contribute either physical protest like our extra credit assignment or assignments like this that help bring awareness to the NDPP.

• can the American people and government create an environmentally just America?

• I believe that we could create an Environmentally just America if we took care of our planet by allowing our natural resources not be harmed because of profit. To do this we must let natural resources stay natural and not get contaminated to stop the pipelines, dumping food waste, any and everything that makes our planet environmentally unjust.

• Be specific and explain why your suggestion is helpful in creating a just society.

• My suggestions until the end was very specific on how we can make our america more environmentally just, to cut back on greenhouse gases, methane, cars, pollution, and many more examples of being environmentally unjust to our planet.

Citations

"Dakota Access Pipeline." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2016.

"Standing Rock Indian Reservation." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2016.

"News about #NoDAL on Twitter." News about #NoDAL. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2016.

Blau, Max. "North Dakota Pipeline: Protesters Vow to Stay despite Evacuation Order." CNN. Cable News Network, 30 Nov. 2016. Web. 02 Dec. 2016. The protesters of the North Dakota Pipeline will not allow the harsh weather, the police,or the troops stop them from protesting, and suggestions from the government, and governor.

"Norway's Largest Bank Sells Assets in Dakota Access Pipeline Company." Democracy Now! N.p., 18 Nov. 2016. Web. 05 Dec. 2016.

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

People are using social media as way to fight for this injustice by informing everyone arud the world of the things that they have been doing

Research hashtags people have been using.

#DivestFROMDAPL

• How effective are these methods of action?

These methods of action are very effective because it not only informs people of the injustice, but also s getting people to join and fight the social injustice.

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

Environmental justice is the way that people treat the environment and how they choose to care for it. Social Media is the platform that gets the information out to the public

Summary of Article

The largest bank in Norway sold all of their assets so that can so that the North Dakota Pipeline can have nothing to do with other banks that they took money from. It also explains how Pennsylvania is not involved in the Situation. There are possibilities of them losing contracts with other companies if it is not done by a certain due date. It really just talk about the ways in which the Pipeline can be affected if is not done on time such as renegotiating contracts.

• Seeing as that a big shot foreign company just divested from DAPL, what would you like to tell the American people to do? How can the American people and government create an environmentally just America? Be specific and explain why your suggestion is helpful in creating a just society

.I would like to tell the american people that they have take a stand against the government. They can make sure that everyone does their part in protecting the environment. . Make sure that they respect the place they live as a clean and safe planet and making sure help other people make the same great decision

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

People use social media to fight for social justice by using their platform to inform those around them and bring awareness

• Research hashtags people have been using.

#NoDAPAL

• How effective are these methods of action?

They’re actually very effective because a lot of celebrities involved

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

It brings more people together from all around they may not be listening to news or reading blogs.

• What do you think can improve the strategy?

Get even bigger people involved so they could possibly put an end to it.

2. Summarize and write your opinion to the article

Norway’s largest bank sold all of  their assets to try and help the North Dakota pipeline cut all ties with other banks that they took loans from. It explains as to how Pennsylvania is not involved in the North Dakota pipeline issues, but they do speak on how they’re contracts can be renegotiated or even terminated if they do not complete the work on time and at this rate they may not. Personally I am quite disgusted due to the fact that another country  is getting involved with our state affairs and is backing it.

• Seeing as that a big shot foreign company just divested from DAPL, what would you like to tell the American people to do? How can the American people and government create an environmentally just America? Be specific and explain why your suggestion is helpful in creating a just society.

I would like to tell the American people that they now have the chance to stop this pipeline from ruining the lives of the Native Americans. We as americans have the power to use our voices to try and prevent this horrible things from happening while we still have the chance.