Environmental Studies papers

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.

This paper discusses Zipcar, a car-sharing business, and analyzes its media requirements for its marketing plan.

This paper discusses the need, environmental impact and alternatives to expanding the runway at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

A paper looking at the need to bring our environmental consciousness and ecological awareness into our business world as well in addition to our personal lives.

This paper discusses new alternative fuel options for the internal combustible engine (ICE) especially hydrogen and hybrid cars.

An overview of the controversy surrounding uranium mining with a focus on the Jabiluka mine controversy in Australia.

A combined research and ethics paper that examines the negative effects of global warming and their contribution to the rising ocean levels.

Presents an overall picture of development and urbanization with various factors affecting them.

An overview of the use of coal as an energy source.

This paper discusses the history and effect of the concept of global warming.

A look at how post-modern environmental problems may lead to a localized global culture.

An analysis of the Three Mile Island nuclear incident and its impact on the environment.

A look at how mankind has influenced the evolutionary processes on Earth from the earliest beginnings.

A look at the problem of water pollution in Shenzhen, China.

This paper discuses extensively the global use of nuclear energy, especially in India.

A look at the damaging effects of acid rain on Canadian lakes.

A paper looking out our dependency on automobiles and what can be done to reduce this dependency.

This paper analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of chlorinating drinking water.

A discussion and analysis of Jane Jacobs' theories on city planning.

Examines the effects of deforestation on the earth's environment.

This paper discusses biodiesel, a mono alkalyl ester of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats processed and refined for use as a fuel in diesel engines, and its associated problems.

A look at some of the housing problems faced by the University of Southern California.

A look at Finland's and Spain's efforts to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases in their respective countries.

This paper discusses the history of the destruction of the physical environmental caused by war especially the problems of oil well fires in the Kuwait war and the pollution of groundwater in the Croatia War.

A look at the advantages and disadvantages of mass transit systems.

Examines the theme of revenge in Victor Kelleher's novel, "Slow Burn".

Examines how technology assists modern interior design.

A paper on the position held by the American Farm Bureau regarding the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996.

Examines the human impact on plant and animal life in New Zealand.

A critical analysis of John Marsh's 19th century commentary.

This paper analyzes the reasons for high oil prices in the international oil market and the future of this situation.

Examines the environmental effects of this 1989 oil-spill which took place in Alaskan waters.

This paper discusses, switching from logging and fishing to eco-tourism, the economy of two towns, Ucluelet and Tofino, located between the Pacific Rim National Park on the western Vancouver Island, Canada.

A paper discussing factors that lead to self-shading during the development of leaf canopies.

A look at the growing problem of global warming and what can be done to curb the threat it presents.

A paper arguing that human beings occupy a central place in the world and that anthropocentrism must be defended.

A discussion about the habitat and characteristics of a bull shark.

An analysis of the comparable differences in problems between Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa.

An overview of the problem of global warming and its affects on the planet.

A look at the natural and anthropogenic factors that have contributed to the global warming phenomenon.

An analysis and comparison of the use and production of wood and plastic.

A paper describing the author's notion of a modern utopia.

Discusses the negative effects of urban sprawl on cities.

A look at the negative effect that urban sprawl has had on the environment and on people.

A paper on the causes and effects of global warming.

This paper discusses that the main reason for most endangered species is habitat destruction and suggests ways of overcoming the problem of the diminishing wilderness.

This paper examines various gentrification programs to develop a way that the University of Southern California (USC) can create a neighborhood that retains its original lower income residents.

This paper discusses the ecological problems of the rainforests.

A look at the light rail system implemented by the city of Houston, Texas in an effort to alleviate some of the traffic congestion.

A discussion of the definition of the term "fair trade chocolate".

A look at the complicated environmental, social and political issues concerning land ownership in Brazil.

A brief literature review of the studies which have been performed about global warming.

This paper is an extensive discussion of the many ways in which the planet is being destroyed and the efforts required to save it.

This paper discusses the problem with increasing worldwide emissions by the burning of fossil fuels as addressed by the Kyoto Treaty.

This paper recommends the use of hybrid automobiles, alternative fuel vehicles, in the case of Lotus Rent-a-Car in America.

An introduction and summary of the nature of coral reef decline in oceans across the world.

Discusses GE and viral resistance in plants.

Describes the method of research into spindle chair construction and design.

Discusses the privatization of state-owned water companies in Bolivia as the government's solution to the extreme lack of access to water.

An argument for why snowmobiles should not be allowed access to U.S. national parks.

A review of the book "Crimes Against Nature" by Karl Jacoby which details the destruction of nature by man over time.

An overview of biofuels and their use as an alternative mode of energy generation.

A research paper about hybrid cars.

An analysis of "Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World" by Mark Kurlansky.

A review of Mike Kurlansky's book about cod fish and how they have impacted human history for a millennia.

An analysis of the projections of climatic change and the expected impact on world agriculture.

Proposes steps for better indoor air quality.

An examination of the physical geography of the Kenai Fjords National Park and the surrounding region.

The pros and cons of nuclear energy.

An analysis of the implications of technology and the global ecosystem.

An environmental ethics paper that provides a description and analysis of the Brundtland report and the Millennium Ecosystem assessment.

This paper is the negative argument of a debate about various environmental issues.

An examination of the ongoing debate over drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.

A paper on Heinrich events, one of the most discussed and debated phenomena related to global climate change.

An argument in favor of a massive solar campaign in America.

An examination of immigration and employment issues in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

A summary of the freshwater ecosystem, including its definition and biodiversity.

An analysis of the tragedy of the Teton Dam failure.

An analysis of the water shortage problem in Los Angeles County.

An overview of three different alternative fuels available on the market.

An analysis of the negative effects of deforestation.

An analysis of the Kyoto protocol signed by the Clinton administration in 1998.

This paper discusses community nursing, especially in the area of Staten Island.

This paper discusses the arguments surrounding genetic conservation, examining if it fulfills the standards of scientific credibility.

This paper discusses why the disposal of nuclear waste is a contentious issue that is often the subject of heated debate.

This paper argues that the U.S. federal government should establish an energy policy requiring substantial reductions in the total non-governmental consumption of fossil fuels in the United States.

An overview of some of the world's environmental problems and potential solutions.

An overview of some different methods of helping Laos with its current poverty crisis and also ways to reduce land degradation.

A look at whether poaching is a significant factor in the fate of the Bengal tiger.

An examination of the urban character in British coastal towns and the 'seaside effect'.