Assignment 5: Mountain top removal

Please watch on your own the following 58 min movie: “ Deep Down : A Story from the Heart of Coal Country, ” available with Temple log in at https://temple-kanopystreamingcom.libproxy.temple….

As you watch the movie, take notes and answer these questions – minimum 3 page, double space, 12 pt:

1. What is mountain top removal and what is its main purpose? (.5 page)

2. What are the different pro-coal mining and anti-coal mining arguments made throughout the film? Name both the proponents and opponents of the coal mining industry, while also indicating specific environmental ethics frameworks these entities use to express their views. Refer to Land Ethics lecture. (1 page)

3. Discuss the externalities of coal mining mentioned over the course of the film. Is coal a “cheap” source of energy? Be thoughtful and specific. (1 page)

4. Although the anti-coal activists in the film did not use this language specifically, explain what might constitute environmental injustice in the context of coal mining in Eastern Kentucky. Refer to Environmental Justice lecture. (.5 page

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Please pay attention to :

A general note that applies to all assignments:

(i) The main purpose is to improve your reading, analytical and writing skills;

(ii) Assignments are due by 5 pm on the date indicated in the syllabus – please note that as no late assignments will be accepted (see syllabus for missed/late work policy);

(iii) You will be graded as follows:

1. The minimum required page length: To receive full credit, you must fulfill the minimum page requirement, which is normally 2 or 3 FULL pages – that is, do not use space for extra spacing, margins, or writing your/course name etc. (we can see your name from our end). It is ok to exceed the min. page number.

2. Thoughtful, focused writing that demonstrates engagement with the assigned materials: To receive full credit, you must make it clear that you have read the reading or watched the movie fully and have reflected on it. This means that you use details and examples straight from the reading/video in your responses and that these examples represent key themes form the assigned material.

3. Relevance to the assigned materials: To receive full credit, you are asked to answer all questions and each of your answers must be based on the assigned material and not just personal anecdotes, general reflections etc. It is ok to additionally include your personal reflections to the assigned material in your essays.

4. Edit (i.e. spelling, grammar, meaningful sentences and paragraphs)