Artifact #3

Bibliography:
Maynard, Barbara. "Powering Alaska mines: getting inexpensive energy to mines in Alaska is one of the toughest challenges they face.(2006 Mining Special Section)." Alaska Business Monthly 22.11 (Nov 2006): 52(4). Student Resource Center - Gold. Thomson Gale. Centennial High School (MD). 20 Dec. 2006 http://find.galenet.com/ips/infomark.do?&contentSet=IAC-Documents&type=retrieve&tabID=T003&prodId=IPS&docId=A154328188&source=gale&srcprod=SRCG&userGroupName=elli29753&version=1.0.

Notes:
"...mining is an energy-intensive industry" Besides just fuel for cars, there are many other ways gas and oil is used.
Gas provides energy, which powers whole mines with a lot of energy. Some mines are hard to power because of their locations, and cost. {2nd paragraph}
"The advantages to the mine are both economic and environmental" Gas is not only harmful to the air, but also is a necesity in our society for energy {that mines use}, and other things that require fuel.
""It also provides a large reduction in greenhouse gases" {talking about hydropower-clean} This could be better for the environment and cheaper.
"With natural gas prices on the rise, Jenkins said contingencies are in place, should natural gas prices rise too high...----liquefied natural gas from Asia or local coal if the Beluga mine is approved" Alternatives for energy are being looked at, just as gas for cars is too. Hydropower, or sources from other countries may be cheaper.
Diesel Fuel-is a type of fuel, has been depended on often. But "cost to purchase and transport fuel rising, other alternatives are getting more serious consideration". This could all help the economy, and bring gas prices down.
The goal or dream that seems to be common is affordable power or gas.
Wind power and underwater powerlines are options being explored to get energy to mines not connected easier. Cost is a factor.
With energy making up one of the largest expenses for a mine, reducing the demand could create big savings" Other means would reduce the demand.

Questions:
Wil the other ways of providing energy to mines and such be just as efficent?
What is the effect of gas on the air? Do people think about this as they drive?
How high is too high of gas prices?
Would these alterntative sources hurt the gas market/economy? How?
How do energy costs and gas costs relate?
Is the United States the only country looking into other sources of gas/energy?

Artifact #2

Bibliography:
Gengler, Amanda. "Energy.(gas prices)." Money 35.12 (Dec 2006): 116. Student Resource Center - Gold. Thomson Gale. Centennial High School (MD). 12 Dec. 2006 http://find.galegroup.com/ips/infomark.do?&contentSet=IAC-Documents&type=retrieve&tabID=T003&prodId=IPS&docId=A154710671&source=gale&srcprod=SRCG&userGroupName=elli29753&version=1.0.


Notes:
"If 2006 was the year of energy highs"There were rather high prices this year.
"...but high global demand will keep oil and gas prices up" One reason for the high prices is how much gas people use.
Energy efficiency would help the market.
"Increasing global demand and stagnating(definition-allwords.com:To be or become stagnant.
Thesaurus: decay, deteriorate) will keep energy markets tight." Consumers do not like the prices, but part of the reason they are what they are, is the amount of gas we use.
There are many factors, like the weather, travel 'lack of production" that also contributes.
The way a person 'touches' the gas pedal affects amount of gas used, leaving the person responsible for how much they use and pay for...
In 2007, it is predicted prices will be down slightly, no drastic changes (9cents)

Questions:
How many times does the average American go to a gas statioon?
Carpooling is advertised, but if more people took part in this would this help the problem?
Are slight changes in gas prices noticed more when they go up then down?
Who is more responsible for the prices-consumers or providers?
How much affect does the type of car you drive affect your usage?
If this high price trend continued, what would the future look like as far as transportation?

Artifact #1

Bibliography:
Laney, David M. "Meeting America's mobility needs.(150 YEARS: CEO OUTLOOK)(airline ticket prices and gasoline prices)." Railway Age 207.9 (Sept 2006): 54(1). Student Resource Center - Gold. Thomson Gale. Centennial High School (MD). 6 Dec. 2006 http://find.galegroup.com/ips/infomark.do?&contentSet=IAC-Documents&type=retrieve&tabID=T003&prodId=IPS&docId=A152585453&source=gale&srcprod=SRCG&userGroupName=elli29753&version=1.0

Notes: It seems more people are riding trains or other means of tranportation as gas prices rise. Gas prices are not the only thing rising in cost, airline tickets have been too. Since more are riding trains, service is improving and more is being added to the trains. Some states have had to increase money for train industries by double! Many people see trains and such services as good things, since they are more affordable, better for the enivronment and there is no sitting in traffic. Even with numbers of employees going down for companies like Amtrak, more people continue to use their services. The company's safety has also improved in recent years.

Questions Are people finding other means of transportation only becuase of the high gas prices? What else will society resort to in the furture as far as trasnportation? What could be done to have gas prices go down, or usage reduced? Are there other ways we could get or save oil? How would society be without cars? How much does the competition between companies affect prices?