Environmental Studies papers

This well-researched paper details Pennsylvania as state with a long and rich history as well as vast natural resources and a vigorous environmental program.

An examination of U.S. operations being moved overseas; whether it is because of less stringent environmental regulations and how this will ultimately impact the environment.

An analysis of the environmental costs and benefits of nuclear energy as a sustainable energy source.

An overview of this book by Terry Tempest Williams.

Examines how red tide effects the manatee population of Florida.

A look at the damage to the environment caused by plastic and the viable alternatives.

This paper discusses Michael T. Klare's "Resource Wars", which takes the old ideas of imperialism and the liberal economy and places them in the modern world, confronted with immediate shortages and conflicts surrounding of natural resources.

A discussion about modern art and architecture and what they can offer in terms of urban planning.

A thorough look at the threat of global warming, its causes, effects and solutions.

An analysis of the development of Seattle, Washington over the years.

Examines waste management in the U.S. as a result of the Resource and Recovery Act.

Examines the debate surrounding the issue of genetically modified food.

An analysis of this book about the Sustainable Enterprise Movement, written by Ray C. Anderson.

A look at why rice is so important in today's world.

An overview of the life and career of Frederick Law Olmsted, American environmentalist landscaper.

An exploration of the need to educate about the environment in order to make a difference.

Provides evidence for co-evolution of mammalian herbivores and plant secondary compounds in boreal forests.

Examines environmental issues in the state of Kentucky.

Examines the advantages of redeveloping brownfields sites and the obstacles facing this kind of venture.

Examines the dangers of Methyl Tertiary Butyl-Ether (MTBE) in our drinking water.

This paper explores the intriguing behavioral phenomenon in Belding's squirrels when subjected to experimental manipulation involving the provision of food.

This paper examines the resulting effects due to the recent population explosion which include: Hunger, depletion of fossil fuels, pollution and global warming, as well as the various strategies available to halt these same effects.

A look at implications for the future of forest management on NIPF (Non-Industrial Private Forest) lands.

This paper discusses the environmental justice movement, a relatively new force on the American political scene.

This paper examines the implications for the future of forest management on non-industrial private forest (NIPF) lands as well as the dwindling timber supply on these parcels of land.

This paper examines the cause and effects of the air pollution problem in New Delhi as well as steps taken by the government to improve the city's air quality.

Examines the future of fuel cells as an alternative source of energy.

An examination of the air pollution problem facing Iran.

Describes the development of early Mormon cities in Utah and how these cities influenced the development of the urban America of today.

An overview of the four stages of a butterfly's metamorphosis.

A look at the pros and cons of a proposal to store nuclear waste in Nevada.

Argues for the need to preserve the world's wilderness as these areas are a haven for habitat and biodiversity not found anywhere else on earth.

A look at how the human need to establish connections and communications translates into design rules for urban landscaping.

This paper analyzes the social urbanization of America for the past 150 years, focusing primarily on Los Angeles, CA.

This paper explains that global warming and cooling of the earth's atmosphere have shaped the destiny of mankind since the beginning of time; however, today's climatic fluctuations may be man-made.

A look at the struggle of the cheetah to survive.

An analysis of the destructive effects that gold mining has on the environment, and an exhortation to care for the environment.

A look at the migratory habits of the Canadian Goose and the Arctic Tern.

This paper explores two of the three 'urban utopias' described in Robert Fishman's "Utopias in the Twentieth Century" as envisioned by Frank Lloyd Wright and Ebenezer Howard.

This brief, yet concise, paper examines the lack of regulations and enforcement capabilities in Buenos Aires which are the main contributing factors in the high levels of air pollution in the city.

An overview of the effects of logging in the ancient forests.

This informative paper examines the disastrous effects of acidic precipitation and aluminum toxicity on freshwater fish populations around the world.

This paper discusses the bio-invasion of a noxious seaweed caulerpa taxifolia, "killer algae", continuing to spread along the coasts of Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Croatia and Tunisia.

This paper discusses the history of the development of sanitation and safe water supplies especially for urban areas including present day environmental laws.

An overview of the American alligator including its habitat, mating and eating habits.

An overview of acids and bases from a chemistry and biology perspective.

An analysis of the link between the agricultural pollution of land and the contamination of water sources.

A study of the link between environmental destruction and the end of civilizations.

Examines the effects of marginal land and deforestation on soil erosion.

An overview of the characteristics of the Cape hunting dog, also known as the African hunting dog.

A market analysis of four low-income housing developments constructed in four growing Chicago, Illinois, suburban market areas.

This paper discusses risk perception and assessment using the dangers of lead in children as an example of risk management.

A discussion of the smog problem in Ontario and a review of the Ontario Smog Plan.

A review of three different articles about the environment.

An overview of the Everglades Restoration Project, persuading readers of the positive nature of the project.

This paper reviews and examines Donald Hughes' book "North American Indian Ecology" which focuses on a wide range of ecological and environmental issues faced by Native American Indians in the 20th century.

This paper seeks to identify the main forestry issues facing the Circumpolar North at the beginning of the 21st century.

This paper discusses that the risks of nuclear energy and its uses can be complicated and frightening; however, there are clear benefits as well.

A discussion on the use of wind to create energy, which is becoming an increasingly important ecological solution to the problems of energy sourcing.

An essay on the responsibility that large firms and corporations must accept regarding the protection of nature and our environment.

This paper discusses the use of prescribed fires to help control the ecosystem.

Examines the renewal of the courtyard houses and hutongs in the old city of Beijing.

This paper compares Norwegian philosopher Arme Naess' ecology philosophy called "deep ecology" with Indian author Ramachandra Guha's ecological philosophy of "anthropocentrism".

This paper discusses alternative-fuel vehicles (AFV) and the advantages of adding them to the Lotus rental car fleet.

This paper discusses the environmental impact of landfills.

A discussion about the importance of pollination services and the causes, consequences and possible counter-measures of pollinator decline.

A look at the devastating effects that inhaling second hand smoke has on the health of millions of Americans.

This paper discusses the rare giant panda of China and the research that is being done for its preservation.

This paper explores the damaging effects of American businesses on the environment.

This paper examines why acid rain has emerged as one of the most controversial environmental issues of the decade.

An essay on the philosophies of Determinism and Possibilism and how they relate to today's environmental problems.

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board- the issues surrounding it.

A study of the Aboriginal rights to look after the land of Australia.

The principles of working well with your colleagues.

This paper discusses the issue of flooding on the Mississippi River and the impact of natural disasters on property flood insurance policies.

An assessment of the impact of human actions on global warming.

A description of a study on the psychological effect of noise in one's home.

This paper explains that the Clean Water Acts of 1972 and 1977 are improving the standards of the water but more must be done.

This paper discusses that Malaysia is a region of the world which has a wide variety of environmental problems ranging from deforestation to air and water pollution, despite having a national policy of biodiversity.

An in-depth discussion on the problems of modern urban traffic.

An analysis of the numerous problems facing Florida's water supply.

This paper examines hydropower, the number one source of renewable energy in Canada and its impact on the environment.

An examination of two different options available for managing environmental resources.

A look at how minerals and mining have shaped the history and development of Michigan.

An examination of the conflict between the goals of big businesses and environmentalists, focusing on the actions of Weyerhaeuser Co.

An assessment of the ineffectuality of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in monitoring the usage of the gasoline additive MTBE.

This paper discusses several of China's problems brought about by its drastic increase in population in the last 300 years and its attempt to control this growth.

A look into the effects of killer whales eating sea otters.

This paper explores the history and impact of the international environmental organization Greenpeace.

Examines the irony of raising consciousness for a worthwhile cause but at the same exacerbating fear in the public, as seen in Victor Kelleher's novel, "Slow Burn".

This paper discusses that the development of the city has been a combination of both laissez-faire and planned forces.

This paper argues against the proposed nuclear waste repository to be located at the Yucca Mountain, less than one hundred miles from Las Vegas, Nevada.

A look at several problem areas preventing the adoption or formulation of effective environmental policy in Australia.

An argumentative essay which shows that urban sprawl is both undesirable and unnecessary.

This paper reviews Jonathan Weiner's "The Beak of the Finch," which explores the opinion that humans are responsible for the increasing pace of evolution.

This paper explains the basic philosophy of feng shui while reviewing Simon Brown's book, "Practical Feng Shui."

A study on the acceptability of a land fill project in a developing country.

A short biographical account of American wilderness photographer and conservationist, Ansel Adams.

This essay summarizes in the debates between population "pessimists" and "optimists" over the last 200 years, including the main causes and consequences of population growth in Asia and Africa over the last 500 years.

This paper discusses the production of electricity using nuclear energy and analyzes the policy approaches of England and France.