Environmental Studies papers

Calls for the abolition of rent control laws in the United States.

This paper discusses the careers of park rangers and game wardens.

An examination into the options for alternative, environmentally-friendly fuel.

This paper analyzes the documentary film, "Cadillac Desert", directed by John Else, about the amazing story of water in the American West.

A discussion of alternative energy sources, focusing on the example of wind power.

A comprehensive assessment of how low-cost housing can be provided in America today.

Looks at the elasmobranch species of fish and its ability to adapt to decreases in environmental salinity.

This paper discusses the problems of urbanization, industrialization, and housing security in China and India as their populations immigrate from rural to urban areas.

Looks at the policy of and actions taken by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding endocrine disruptors.

Compares social housing in the U.K. to the rest of Europe, using the Netherlands as an example.

Explores the evolving human-animal relationship.

An in-depth research paper on ways to sustain the uniqueness of the Caribbean Islands within the tourist industry.

Explains how hybrid vehicles work and their benefits.

This paper discusses the history of the use of zoning and setback laws that shape New York City and its architecture.

Discusses the dangers of lead contamination.

An examination of the relationship between global warming, its hydrological consequence,s and the ecological dynamics and distribution of Sweetwater fish in the Great Lakes of America.

Discusses Los Angeles as an example of a sprawl city and a model of "smart growth" objectives.

This paper is an extensive discussion of genetic modification (GM) of food, also known as genetic engineering, genetic manipulation, gene technology, and recombinant DNA technology, which is the most recent application of biotechnology to food.

This paper discusses Sarah Orne Jewett's short story, "A White Heron", which illustrates the conflict between human development and nature through the eyes of a nine-year old girl, Sylvia.

An exploration of how external environmental factors impact marketing decisions in both domestic and global arenas.

An outline of the arguments for and against genetically modified crops.

This paper discusses the interaction between peoples of the Eastern and Western hemispheres when Columbus discovered the New World and the bi-directional effect on each set of cultures and environmental conditions.

This paper is evaluates the integration and achievements of Germany's environmental policy after reunification.

Describes the most chemical process most commonly used for sweetening natural gas.

Presents historic cases, acts, and amendments dealing with water safety in the United States.

An analysis of the vulnerability of developing countries for industrial catastrophes using the Bhopal incident as a case study.

An overview of the company, ZAP, which manufactures vehicles with zero emissions.

An overview of the definition and types of air pollutants.

An examination of the substance known as perchlorate, a chemical found in some vegetables.

A look at some of the environmental and engineering concerns related to New Jersey's most controversial highway project.

Discusses the problems of sprawl and practical applications of smart growth policies.

A case study of the problem and a recommended solution for flooding on Park Lane.

A case study to resolve the flooding problems of Park Lane in Columbia County, Georgia.

An examination of the water policies of both the U.S. and Mexico in the Rio Grande region of the Southwestern United States, the Rio Grande/ Rio Bravo River Basins.

A description of the characteristics of the giant panda of China.

This paper examines the degree to which the Green Party remains an effective voice for environmental and related progressive concerns in a unified Germany.

Examines issues pertaining to the land, water, and air in the history of the State of California.

This paper discusses that President Bush's forest thinning and restoration plan needs to be supported because it will result in safer communities, an increase in jobs, and healthier forests.

An overview of the habitat and characteristics of this type of shark.

An examination of the problem of global warming and its effects on the environment.

An analysis of our current sources of energy and exploration of the alternative sources of energy that exist.

Discussion of Antibiotic Resistance Analysis as a method for differentiating between different sources of fecal pollution in rivers and streams.

Discussion of the impact that climate change has on industries and business.

A look at the fight of the Alberta province of Canada against the instigation of the Kyoto Accord.

This is a paper on agriculture in less developed nations.

Examines the gold mining era in American history and life in the mining towns.

A paper that explains the ecological importance of wetlands.

An architectural analysis of this 1930s Chicago building.

A thorough overview of the technology of photovoltaics, also known as solar panels.

Talks about the environmental group, "Earth First" and its attempt to save an old-growth, coastal redwood forest.

This paper discusses the biology, replication, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the West Nile Virus (WN).

Provides information about ionic liquids and their unique properties.

This paper discusses that, contrary to popular opinion, mankind and nature are two separate entities.

Examines whether current air pollution strategies improve the quality of air.

Discusses the ecological problem of urban sprawl in the United States.

Critically analyzes the integrated transport system in the United Kingdom.

Looks at the role that Monsanto, a leader in the biotechnology industry, had in promoting and encouraging the use of genetically modified crops.

An in-depth examination of the link between fire and the environment and ecosystem.

This paper discusses the environmental hazard of ballast water, the water brought by various watercraft from all over the world and then discharged into the U.S. waters.

Discusses potential hazards of a northern West Coast earthquake and its impacts on urban populations.

This paper briefly discusses the way that humans have impacted the environment over the years.

Examines the extinction of marine life due to over-fishing.

Examines the environmental problem of acid rain.

A look at how specific environmental concerns impact the development of the Pacific Tree Frog.

Discusses the role the oceans have in climate control.

This paper discusses the problem of water consumption in Mexico and the human right to water.

This paper discusses the water situation in the world, with an emphasis on Mexico.

Looks at the problem of deforestation, some of its causes, and its impact on the environment.

This paper is an essay on the metaphysics of environmental ethics, based on J. Sterba?s, "Earth Ethics".

Discusses and analyzes the topic of Canadian trash being trucked into Michigan landfills for disposal.

Examines the war between environmentalists and corporations in the 1990s.

Examines the advantages of using hemp as a source of fuel.

A study of the impact of the Chernobyl disaster with respect to the impact on the environment and its effect on the health of people.

Shows why many are against George W. Bush's environmental act.

An overview of the benefits of choosing organic food.

A discussion of the involvement of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in environmental issues.

Book review of a collection of essays on American cities in "The New American City Faces Its Regional Future: A Cleveland Perspective".

A discussion of current air pollution laws in the United States today.

This paper contends that the present day over-reliance on statutes and regulations in America as a means to create a just and fair society has achieved just the opposite.

An insight into the 'war' over fresh water supply between Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

Researches the harmful effects of Teflon on the environment.

A discussion of the pros and cons of the use of magnesium chloride as a de-icing agent.

Studies the dragonfly communities found at Kanahawa State Forest in Charleston, West Virginia.

Looks at the effects toxins have on the human body.

Provides a comprehensive examination of the causes and solutions of air and water pollution today.

Explores the ways in which societal needs influence the automotive industry.

Discusses Sebastian Junger's book on the 1991 Nor'easter.

Discusses the effects of global warming.

Discusses public and government response.

Discusses the impact of nature on the region and its people.

Discusses the impact on health and the environment.

Discusses the status of the issue in the summer of 2002.

Discusses how it affects human behavior and health.

Discusses deliberate terrorist action by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.

Discusses natural resources and a nation's Gross National Product.

Discusses the danger of holes in the ozone layer.

Discusses the effects of environment on people.

Discusses the economic problems of the salmon industry.

An overview of the history of electric vehicles and their development.