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    The True Price of Cool
    (2016-02-15) Salvacion, Joan Kate; Devon, Payne-Sturges; Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health
    What is the true price we are paying to stay cool? In this case, we are not referring to the "cool" established by social society, but the air-cooling systems we use on a daily basis. The purpose of this paper is to extend, persuade, and present the various evidence available regarding the negative effects of air conditioning not only on one's personal health, but the environment as well. The research presented is not necessarily a call to end air conditioning in our societies but potentially to raise awareness of environmental sustainability methods and the importance of the moderate use of resources available to us. Questions that are presented are (a) What negative health effects, personally and environmentally, does air conditioning/heating appliances have? (b) What positive health effects does air conditioning/heating appliances have? and (c) How can we become better or safe consumers?
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    Analysis of the Green Parks Plan
    (2015-02-15) Carroll, Rachel; Baran, Matthew; Sprinkle, Robert; McGarvey, Todd; Public Policy
    This paper analyzes the efficacy of the National Parks Service's Green Parks Plan, with a specific focus on its transportation initiatives.
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    Building a Safer Cycling Community: The Baltimore/Washington Bicycle and Pedestrian Path
    (2014-03-01) Robbins, Sarah; Olson, Amanda; English
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    Grounding the New Farmer
    (2012-03-01) Voelker, Emily; Geores, Martha; Environmental Science and Policy
    Research emphasizes the importance of the growth of small, local farms, and the upcoming generation of farmers. Explores the challenges the new, young farmer faces, including access to knowledge, capital, and land, in particular. Addresses the generational gap in the farming community, and details resources for the new farmer and current legislation regarding their issues.