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The difference between the ocean perspective and the land perspective

abuscheng

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Different perspectives on the map are important

What do you think is the biggest difference between the ocean perspective and the land perspective?

COVID-19 Rapid Student Interview Project

COVID-19 Rapid Student Interview Collection Form

This project aims to provide an engaging project for post-secondary students (undergraduate and graduate) to gain experience with qualitative research methodology while contributing to public

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Entering a New Era of New Jersey Urban Water Quality

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How are agencies/companies helping to minimize this hazard.

The hazard in this artifact is in relation to the polluted water system throughout urban New Jersey areas. The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission and the D.E.P are working together to create new infrastructure upgrades to the local sewer systems. This long term plan will help limit the amount of toxic waste that runs off into the drinking water for surrounding urban communities.

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NJ Has Among Nation's Worst Air, American Lung Association Study Says

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How are hazards / risks distributed among different groups?

There are many vulnerabilities listed in this artifact that directly affect the community. To begin with, Bergen, Hudson, and Essex county are listed as the state's worse air quality. It also states that more than four in 10 people experience unhealthy air quality in the community within NJ.