Environmental Studies papers

Presents an argument against the growth of large retail stores, such as Walmart and Target, and examines their effect on the community.

This paper compares the present state of the world with Richard Fleischer's 1973 film, "Soylent Green," which, set in 2022, depicts a grim future for mankind.

An overview of the ongoing problem of pollution in the Delaware River.

An analysis of the economical and environmental effects of the closing of the Hanford Nuclear Reactor Plant.

A paper on the concepts and applications of geothermal energy.

An analysis of the environmental problem of oil spills.

An analysis of the impact of global warming on human health conditions.

An analysis of the environmental effects of deep sea fishing.

An analysis of two types of tanks used for storage of liquids, above-ground storage tanks (AST) and underground storage tanks (UST), with a focus on the need for maintenance.

An examination of the "Healthy Forests Initiative".

A review of the book, "Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight: Waking Up to Personal and Global Transformation" by Thom Hartmann.

Explains how Wal-Mart is immoral to the patriotic American using key philosophical theories, such as utilitarianism, social contract theory, and Kant-ism.

A look at the problem of urban sprawl in Canada and the ongoing efforts at controlling and minimizing it.

An analysis of Hurricane Andrew, by far one of the costliest natural disasters in this nation's history.

A discussion of ethical decisions for the common farmer concerning agricultural change in a technological era.

A look at the pros and cons of using genetically modified foods.

A comprehensive examination of the popular housing alternative in 21st century Shanghai known as lifestyle hotels.

This paper relates the history and function of the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and other agencies relating to parks, recreation, and wildlife conservation.

This paper discusses concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) for swine and the environmental and human health hazards typically associated with such practices.

An examination of the effects of surface mining on water quality and past and present policies.

An analysis of the issues involved in PCB contamination and possible solutions.

This paper discusses the management of hazardous materials by emergency responder teams.

An analysis of pollution and its effect on global warming.

An analysis of the rare carnivorous plant, the Venus Fly Trap.

The paper explains the faults of the dam and the cause of the flood's damage on Johnstown. It also has some background on a relative in the flood.

This paper questions whether there is a future for Earth in the light of humans' impact on the planet.

This paper discusses the control of aircraft corrosion, which is a major concern for the commercial airline industry and military aircraft.

This paper discusses Lake Baikal, located in Siberia near the Mongolian border, which offers an excellent example of one of the largest and oldest fresh water ecosystems that sustains a wide variety of flora and fauna, including innumerable endemic specie

A biographical paper of this famous American conservationist.

An analysis of environmental issues according the the Democratic and Republican parties.

An analysis of social and environmental issues in relation to globalization.

A report on dolphins, describing their characteristics and qualities and human efforts to protect them, as well as the mistreatment they have suffered.

This paper discusses that New York City is a city with a staggering homeless population, a problem that has persisted throughout the city's history.

This paper is an industry analysis of the United States oil and gas industry, excluding the industry-related exploration and production pre-refining activities.

An overview of the international laws concerning marine pollution.

A look at the theory proposed by British atmospheric chemist, James Lovelock, which characterizes earth as a complex living organism rather than merely an inanimate host for the many terrestrial life forms dependent on it for sustenance.

Report on Thomas L. Daniel's book about urban sprawl in America, "When City and Country Collide: Managing Growth in the Metropolitan Fringe".

A discussion of the impact that natural resources had on determining the demography of the Pacific Northwest.

Discusses the history of the relationship between American society and the country's natural environment.

A look at the ability of some insects to use camouflage or mimicry to avoid detection or consumption by predators.

An in-depth analysis of the environmental hazards resulting as a consequence of crude oil or natural gas exploration, transportation, refining, and storage.

A report about the dumping of electronic trash in Third World countries.

An analysis of the carnivorous mammal, the American mink, in the state of Virginia.

A review of David Rusk's book, "Inside Game / Outside Game: Winning Strategies for Saving Urban America".

A look at what can be done to protect ourselves from natural disasters.

An examination of the impact that freeways have had on shaping the character of Los Angeles as a city.

Argues that, for ecological purposes, we should only be selling and using hybrid vehicles.

This paper discusses the conservation of the red grouse and the black grouse in the U.K.

An examination the most critical components of fire safety management.

A review of Rosemary R. Ruether's book, "Gaia and God: An Ecofeminist Theology of Earth Healing".

An examination of various theories about the reason for the phenomenon of global warming.

An analysis of groundwater and hydrology, with a focus on national water resources.

Argues that even Henry David Thoreau, the great advocate of man's "natural" state, was able to stray only so far from the comforts of modern life.

A market analysis of office space in Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs.

A look at the complex problem of air pollution, its causes, and its effects.

Examines the necessity of the institutionalization of the "sage" in American political discourse.

An informative report on puppy mills.

This paper discusses the retention of farmland for recreational and wildlife conservation uses.

A look at various laws enacted in order to control and prevent marine pollution from ships.

A look at how the environmental justice movement is harming the very groups of people it is supposed to protect.

An in-depth analysis of environmental justice in the United States.

This paper discusses Jack Turner's "The Abstract Wild", which shows the reader how wild the wilderness actually is.

A look at the effect on the environment of growing genetically modified food.

An examination of environmental effects on species habitats in the Southern California mountains.

This paper discusses the conservation of semi-natural oak woodlands in Britain.

A discussion of the pollution problems of Chesapeake Bay's waterways.

A look at the historical, political, military, and financial aspects of the U.S. Space Program.

A look at the environmental devastation brought upon the country of Ghana as a result of the destruction of the Ghanaian forest.

A biblical perspective of both ecological processes and human behavior and how they relate to the environmental crisis.

An overview of genetically engineered foods and a discussion on how good they are for the environment and the citizens of the world.

An examination of how effective environmental taxes are in the petroleum industry.

An examination of the importance of the Augusta Canal for residents of Augusta, Georgia.

This paper discusses the benefits of the Congestion Charge in London to reduce traffic congestion and its acceptance by the population and the government.

The paper provides overview of the orcinus orca and argues that killer whales are not harmful to humans.

Overview of the goals, philosophy and activities of the organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

An overview of some of the more popular terms in the field of evolution.

Examines the case between aluminum producer, Alcoa, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

This paper discusses the presence of harmful contaminants in the human water supply, including aluminum, nitrate and lead.

This paper discusses the impacts of climatic changes on agriculture.

This paper, written in the style of a legal memorandum, discusses the problem of civil disobedience as it relates to the Oregon Supreme Court case of Huffman & Wright Logging Co. vs. Wade.

Questions whether free trade policies are harmful to the environment.

This paper discusses the debate over the global acceptance of genetic modification (GM) of crops.

A look at factorial ecology versus radiocentric explanations of urban development.

This paper discusses genetic birth defects that were caused by exposure to radiation at the bombing of Hiroshima and under other conditions.

This paper discusses Dell Computer Company's reaction to two of their organizational decisions that were questioned by consumers.

Takes a look at animal rights regulations and how these regulations have negatively impacted human rights.

Review of Thomas R. DeGregori's book, "The Environment, Our Natural Resources, and Modern Technology", and the author's position about the negative effects of promoting only organic foods for consumption.

Examination of fire investigations.

An overview of government failures in the area of economic development.

A debate against closing wildlife management areas to sportsmen.

This paper discusses the "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico, an area of hypoxic ocean waters, meaning that the area is oxygen-deficient and unable to support marine life.

Introduces and defines the term 'perverse subsidies'.

A look at how globalization has been detrimental to the Third World.

This paper is an essay critical of the United States' military for its disregard for contamination caused by munitions.

Using Denver, Colorado, as a case study, this paper examines whether stadium subsidies create economic gain.

A brief discussion about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

A look at the uses and abuses of the environment and the 'footprint' as a tool.

An examination of the Mexico-U.S. water dispute that has affected farmers on both sides of the border.

Argues that it is inevitable that the authenticity of remote countries and cultures will be changed by global tourists.

Discusses these two approaches to environmental protection in the Cleveland area.