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A Pilot Study On The Measurement Of Connectedness To Nature Around Nature Immersion With Green Exercise On Desert Trails, Dustin W. Davis, Elias M. Malek, Robert Salatto, Marcus M. Lawrence, Jacob W. Manning, Mark Debeliso, Merrill Russen Landers, Graham Mcginnis, James W. Navalta

Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology Volume 5: Issue 1, Article 5, 2024. Studies have reported that non-exercise nature immersion (e.g., sitting) and green exercise increase connectedness to nature. The sitting was long, and the exercise was moderate-to-vigorous. And whether the scales used are valid and test-retest reliable is unclear. The main purpose of this study was to determine whether brief sitting and walking in green space affects connectedness to nature. The second purpose was to evaluate the concurrent validity of the Visual Analog Scale-Nature (VAS-N) with the Love and Care for Nature Scale (LCN). The third purpose was to …

Ccr Closure Cost Savings Through Nature-Based Solutions, John Watrous, Josh Running, Amanda Ludlow

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Nature-based Solutions for CCR Closure Authors Mr. John Watrous - United States - Stantec Mr. Josh Running - United States - Stantec Ms. Amanda Ludlow - United States - Stantec Abstract Employing nature-based solutions (NbS) in CCR Unit closure can substantially reduce construction costs while supporting water treatment and management goals and investing in natural capital improvements. Real-world scenarios of natural capital development opportunities that support attaining carbon, biodiversity, and other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals are presented. Closure-by-Removal (CbR) is extremely expensive when compared to Closure-in-Place (CiP). The costs for CbR can be 400-1000% of CiP costs, which …

Tva Solar Installation On A Closed Ccr Unit, Steve Mayes, Kenneth Hughes, Shane Harris

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

TVA Solar Installation on a Closed CCR Unit Authors Mr. Steve Mayes - United States - Watershed Geo Mr. Kenneth Hughes - United States - Watershed Geo Mr. Shane Harris - United States - TVA Abstract As the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is endeavoring to reduce its carbon levels 80% by 2035 and aspiring to be net-zero by 2050, it is exploring the buildout of 1,000 Megawatts (MW) of renewable solar power on closed CCR units throughout the Tennessee Valley in a project known as Project Phoenix. To vet out this potential and push towards this robust solar initiative becoming …

Sustainable Construction With Ccps - An Update For Europe -, Hans-Joachim Feuerborn, Fabrice Fayola

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Sustainable construction with CCPs - an update for Europe - Authors Dr. Hans-Joachim Feuerborn - Germany - ECOBA Mr. Fabrice FAYOLA - France - Surschiste Abstract In Europe, the developments towards carbon neutrality by 2050 with impacts on fossil-fired production but also for construction materials and construction are finding it’s way. For fossil-fired energy and heat production this results in increased production by renewables and respectively discontinuous replacement production by coal power plants, and by this in availability issues for Coal Combustion Products (CCPs). For most member states phase-out dates have been published and some countries already phased-out. Although known …

Paper_Sustainable Construction With Ccps - An Update For Europe -, Fabrice Fayola, Joachim Feuerborn

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

In Europe, the developments towards carbon neutrality by 2050 with impacts on fossil-fired production but also for construction materials and construction are finding it’s way. For fossil-fired energy and heat production this results in increased production by renewables and respectively discontinuous replacement production by coal power plants, and by this in availability issues for Coal Combustion Products (CCPs). For most member states phase-out dates have been published and some countries already phased-out. Although known and used for decades, especially fly ash is subject of increasing interest for the production of carbon-reduced cement and concrete. The CCP production in coal-fired power …

Fix Or Fight- Epa’S Part A And Part B Groundwater Deficiency Findings, Kevin Solie, Kaela Nerhus, Jim Aiken

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Fix or Fight: EPA’s Part A and Part B groundwater monitoring deficiency findings Authors Mr. Kevin Solie - United States - Barr Engineering Co. Ms. Kaela Nerhus - United States - Barr Engineering Co. Mr. Jim Aiken - United States - Barr Engineering Co. Abstract The EPA’s proposed and final CCR Rule Part A and Part B determinations are in essence denials, based largely on EPA’s evaluation of the adequacy of groundwater monitoring systems at the facilities. In almost all cases, EPA has found fault (often without accompanying supporting evidence) asserting various elements of the CCR Rule groundwater monitoring systems …

Tricky Constituents- Issues With Leachate And Groundwater Constituents Of Concern, William Kennedy

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Tricky Constituents – Issues with Leachate and Groundwater Constituents of Concern Authors Mr. William Kennedy - United States - Stantec Abstract Certain parameters in wastewater are more problematic to treat than others. Some constituents of concern such as arsenic and mercury are amenable to chemical precipitation, given the correct conditions. Others such as lithium, boron, and molybdenum are much more problematic – both in terms of cost and complexity. For waters from pump and treat systems that produce discharges to surface waters, it is important to correctly identify the appropriate discharge concentrations. Certain groundwater or leachate constituents of concern do …

Conservatives’ Use Of A Civil Rights Narrative Helped Them Secure Control Of American Education Policy. A Book Review Of The Death Of Public School: How Conservatives Won The War Over Education In America, Jeffrey Frenkiewich

Democracy & Education

In The Death of Public School, Cara Fitzpatrick traces the history of America’s move to privatize its education system. In 23 chapters, she follows the history of this movement from its beginnings as a white supremacist attempt to keep schools segregated, to its development into a bipartisan effort employing a civil rights narrative. Fitzpatrick provides case studies of how privatization efforts played out in places like Cleveland, Ohio, Florida, and New Orleans, and the author shows how conservatives appropriated a civil rights narrative to pursue their own aims for privatization in the 21st century. While others have outlined and …

Reconceptualizing Democratic Citizenship: Meeting Our Civic Obligations. A Book Review Of The Bill Of Obligations: The Ten Habits Of Good Citizenship, James J. Carpenter

Democracy & Education

The greatest threat to American democracy is the failure of Americans to fulfill 10 critical obligations of citizenship. This book is a call to action that also stresses the importance of a democratic civic education.

Myths Economic And Civic. A Book Review Of The Education Myth: How Human Capital Trumped Social Democracy, Kelly Swope

Democracy & Education

I review historian Jon Shelton's 2023 book, The Education Myth: How Human Capital Trumped Social Democracy. First, I summarize the book's main claim that a pernicious myth about public schooling's role in developing human capital is the root of our current educational problems. Second, I provide a chapter-by-chapter summary of the book's contents. Finally, I analyze the book's accomplishments and suggest that there is one powerful education myth about public schools' relationship to American democracy that the author omits from this valuable new study.

Public Schooling For Democracy. A Book Review Of Public Education: Defending A Cornerstone Of American Democracy, Ellis E. Reid V

Democracy & Education

This essay is a book review of Public Education: Defending a Cornerstone of American Democracy.

Teaching And Developing Deliberative Capacities: An Integrated Approach To Peer-To-Peer, Playful, And Authentic Discussion-Based Learning, Rousiley Celi Moreira Maia, Gabriella Hauber, Danila Cal, Augusto Veloso Leão

Democracy & Education

Drawing on theories of deliberative democracy, this article analyzes initiatives in educational settings to develop deliberative capabilities—defined here as a person's motivation and abilities to explain their views based on thoughtful considerations, reciprocal engagement, and more inclusive and respectful communication. Building and expanding on previous education experiences and citizen assemblies, we propose an integrated approach that includes: (a) peer learning, (b) playful and performative activities, and (c) authentic discussions about controversial political issues in small groups. Our field experiment involving more than 500 public school students in Brazil is used to illustrate combinations of methods to develop conceptual understandings and …

Heavy On The Solidarity, Light On The Adultism: Adult Supports For Youth Activism, Stephanie C. Serriere, Tennisha Riley

Democracy & Education

This data-based theoretical paper explores the contrasting tensions of adults being in “solidarity” with youths while not reproducing systems of oppression through adultism. Written by adults who have been engaged side-by-side with youth activism, the purpose of this article is to better understand what adult solidarity and support look like according to youth activists themselves as we grapple with the unintentional mechanisms of reinforcing oppressive power dynamics between young people and adults in activist communities. Extending on the Gaztambide-Fernández’s (2012) notion of relational solidarity, the findings offer four types of actions (modeling, connecting, supporting, and protecting) adults can do …

The Community Of Philosophical Inquiry In Question: Examining The Role Of The Facilitator In Deliberative Discussion, Ashley G. Lucas, Andrea Milligan, Sondra Bacharach

Democracy & Education

This article examines the democratic hopes for the community of philosophical inquiry (CPI), a mode of deliberative discussion, when social justice is both the topic and the goal of discussion. It shares insights from a CPI that was used as an intersubjective research method (Golding, 2015) to enable the authors to interrogate their assumptions about "teaching for social justice." The "bake sale" was a recurrent metaphor employed by the group to reject thin conceptions and pedagogical practices of social justice. However, the inquiry became blocked at a level of externalized analysis and arguably perpetuated injustice. This article uses the productive …

Agonism In A Classroom Discussion On Strindberg's Miss Julie, Emma N. Tysklind, Linn Areskoug, Eva Hultin

Democracy & Education

In many parts of the world, researchers and policymakers alike report possible threats to democracy and its institutions. Accounts in the media of hatred and threats aimed at people taking part in public discourse, and of a polarized political debate, raise general questions about the current state and future of democratic dialogue and processes. Solutions are sought, by both research and policy, in the educational context. Some researchers have turned to the agonistic theory proposed by Chantal Mouffe, highlighting the democratic role of conflict and dissent. Empirical research on agonism in education is, however, scarce. In this article, we explore …

Variation In Systemic Corticosteroid Prescribing During Asthma-Related Hospitalizations Across Children's Hospitals, Sian Best, Kathryn Kyler, Matt Hall, Jessica L. Bettenhausen, Shelby Chesbro, Nicholas Clark, Adrienne Deporre, Jonathan Ermer, Leah Jones, Jessica Markham, Maria Newmaster, Laura Plencner, Henry T. Puls, Smit Shah, Bridgette Jones, Megan Collins, Elisha Mccoy

Research Days

This abstract describes the variability and trends in inpatient systemic corticosteroid prescribing practices for acute asthma exacerbations in children's hospitals, and aims to determine associations between the prescribed steroid and hospitalization outcomes.

'The Aboriginal Standards For The Conduct Of Research - Changing The Paradigm At Telethon Kids Institute', Cheryl Bridge

Talking Heads Seminar Series

The Telethon Kids Institute launched the 'Guidelines for the Standards for the Conduct of Aboriginal Health Research' in July 2022. These guidelines were developed over seven years before being launched during NAIDOC week 2022, when the theme was 'Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!'. Our Aboriginal communities' voices are at the centre of the work at Telethon Kids Institute, where the health of Aboriginal children is everybody's business. Implementing ‘The Standards’ is fundamental in challenging and changing the way research is being done in our communities. The framework it provides ensures our ways of knowing, doing, and being are at …

Demolition Of The Navajo Generating Station, Sunshine Pryor, Pete Everds, Michael O'Hare

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Demolition of the Navajo Generating Station Authors Ms. Sunshine Pryor - United States - Tetra Tech EC, Inc. Mr. Pete Everds - United States - Tetra Tech EC, Inc. Mr. Michael O'Hare - United States - Tetra Tech EC, Inc. Abstract Operation of the Navajo Generating Station (NGS), a 2,250 MW coal-fired power plant, in Northern Arizona ceased in 2019 with demolition starting soon after and restoration will be completed in early 2024. Decommissioning, decontamination, demolition and restoration (DDDR) activities included closure of the CCR landfill, closure of evaporation ponds and solid waste landfill, removal and disposal of the overhead …

An Options Analysis –Final Waste Management, Breanne Kahnk, Todd Martin

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Final Waste Management Options Analysis Authors Ms. BreAnne Kahnk - United States - TRC Mr. Todd Martin - United States - TRC Abstract The recent trend of retiring coal-fired power plants in favor of gas-fired and renewable energy facilities has resulted in the need for a number of partially filled CCR landfills to be closed prematurely. In addition, forthcoming CCR rule changes designed to address legacy CCR material will be a driver for making additional closure decisions for many historical CCR landfills. The costs and labor burden associated with the long-term care of a prematurely closed or legacy CCR landfill …

A Decade And Some Change, Ella A. Prieto

The Mercury

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Tacit, Tacet, Jacob Krebs

The Mercury

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To Be (Native) American, Julián Sánchez-Melchor

The Mercury

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What's In A Deadname?, Theodore J. Szpakowski

The Mercury

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I Shall Be Miserable, Emma Wylam

The Mercury

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Of Years Past (Plank Gym), Emma Wylam

The Mercury

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Low Carbon Concrete-​ Fair And Rapid Assessment Of Slowly Reacting Cement Concrete, Rod Jones

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Fairly Assessing Slowing Reacting Cement for Low Carbon Concrete Authors Prof. Rod Jones - United Kingdom - University of Dundee Abstract Responding and reducing the climate emergency concrete construction must play a significant role worldwide. The main of most carbon-limiting technologies is to reduce the Portland clinker content to increasingly high levels, typically with secondary cementitious materials such as fly ash. While it may be possible to design such mixes for a particular strength there are implications for durability. Durability tests are carried out at the standard age of 28 days, however, fly ash is a slowly reacting cement and …

Pathways To Maximise Stored Coal Combustion Products (Ccps)- Partnership Between Nsw Government And Ash Development Association Of Australia​, Craig Heidrich, Warren South

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Pathways to maximise stored Coal Combustion Products (CCPS): Partnership between NSW Government and Ash Development Association of Australia Authors Mr. Craig Heidrich - Australia - Ash Development Association of Australia Dr. Warren South - Australia - Valkoviki Pty Ltd Abstract ABSRACT: With a background of accelerating change in the electricity market within New South Wales, forecast closures of all coal fired power stations is planned to occur by 2045 -- the issue of supply and management of coal combustion products, being a by-product of the combustion of coal within a coal fired powers station, has been identified as an emerging …

Groundwater Corrective Action Implementation Issues, Jeremy Hurshman, Dennis Connair

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Implementation Issues, Groundwater Corrective Action, Laramie River Station, Basin Electric Power Cooperative Authors Mr. Jeremy Hurshman - United States - AECOM Mr. Dennis Connair - United States - AECOM Abstract Groundwater monitoring of an ash pond and landfill complex at the subject site identified the presence of lithium and molybdenum at statistically significant levels (SSLs) above the site-specific groundwater protection standards (GWPSs). Groundwater impact in the sandstone aquifer was delineated and found to be limited to an area of less than 10 acres. An assessment of corrective measures (ACM) was conducted and a public meeting open to interested and affected …

Dewatering System Installation Methods For Ash Dewatering And Deep Depressurization, Christopher Gee, Paul Schmall, Shawn Coughlin, Christopher Jones

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Dewatering System Installation Methods for Ash Dewatering and Deep Depressurization- A Case Study Authors Mr. Christopher Gee - United States - Dominion Dr. Paul Schmall - United States - Keller Mr. Shawn Coughlin - United States - Keller Mr. Christopher Jones - United States - Haley & Aldrich Inc. Abstract Hydrogeologic conditions of this project require a multi-faceted approach to facilitate not only CCR dewatering but also deep depressurization of underlying highly permeable soils. Previous construction experienced significant and sustained groundwater inflows from beneath the ponded ash because the pond was built over the pre-existing river bed in braided stream …

The Art World Of Isabella Gardner And Fenway Court, Ivy Kolkana

Symposium of Student Scholars

"The Art World of Isabella Gardner and Fenway Court" presents a comprehensive examination of the influential cultural milieu created by Isabella Stewart Gardner, focusing on the inception and evolution of Fenway Court, now the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. This paper delved into the intricate tapestry of Gardner's relationships with prominent artists such as John Singer Sargent, Anders Leonard Zorn, James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Denis Bunker, and several other female artists, illuminating her pivotal role as a patron and tastemaker in the late 19th and early 20th century America.

Beginning with the genesis of the museum, the paper traces Gardner's vision …