Environmental Studies papers

Discusses and analyzes the book "Imperial San Francisco: Urban Power, Earthly Ruin" by Gray Brechin

The paper discusses the impact the environment and American corporations have on each other.

Discusses causes and solutions for the growing problem of urban pollution in the United States.

A study into the effects of deforestation on the rainforests of Peru.

An insight into the concept of global warming and discussion of whether it really is an issue for concern.

An examination of an article by Alex Marshall called "How Cities Work" - about the development of the concept of "Suburbia".

This paper reviews two writings on ecotheology: the first chapter of "First along the River" by Benjamin Kline and "Ecocentrism and the Anthropocentric Detour" by George Sessions

A paper discussing the role of zoos in the preservation of endangered animals.

This paper discusses the issues of building multistory buildings on areas of landfill, areas of dumped discarded items such as debris and garbage, using Battery Park City, New York City as an example.

This paper presents a detailed examination of the Alaskan oil drilling and its consequences.

Discusses what determines gasoline prices in the United States and compares the situation to the rest of the world.

A study of the typhoon "Pongnosa" which struck Guam in December 2002.

Examines the pros and cons of both types of water.

Examines the positive and negative effects of providing farmers with water subsidies.

A review of "A Civil Action" by Jonathan Harr, including the environmental and legal issues associated with this case.

A study into possible alternative modes of transportation, which may help stop the environmental damage caused by cars.

A study into the causes of pollution in the ocean and the grave effect it has on the ocean-life and waters.

Examines the vast environmental damage in Nigeria due to oil spills and other factors connected to mismanagement in the oil industry.

Looks at the ethical issues surrounding animal shelters for abandoned and lost animals.

Examines the current housing situation that faces inhabitants of the inner cities of the United States.

An analysis of a study carried out to determine the coliform count in water samples from Back Bay at Newport Beach, California.

A review of the tragic oil spill that took place when the Exxon Valdex ship hit rocks in the Alaskan Sea.

A definition of the term and an explanation of the philosophy of the "Ecofeminist" Movement.

Examines the effect of physical geography on global population distribution.

A discussion of how people are likely to react to disasters caused by human technology.

A definition and examination of landfill methods in the N.Y. area and the potential problems with these methods.

An analysis of this book by R. Barker dealing with environmental hazards and their effect on a community's health.

Examines man's move away from an intimate relationship with the earth, from a philosophical perspective.

Examines this chapter from the book "Environmental Values in American Culture" by Willett Kempton et. al.

Discusses the theory that human evolution is a result of the interplay between genes and the environment.

A study conducted into the need for and feasibility of social responsibility by corporations.

A critique of Thomas Homer-Dixon's "Environment-Conflict Theory".

A case study of the Romanian-Hungarian dispute over the cyanide spill that caused severe ecological damage to the Tisza River.

Examination of liberalism vs. ecological sustainability.

A review of three pieces of literature that deal with man and his connection to the environment.

An exploration of the the manner in which various domestic factors in the European Union member states can influence the Union's policy-making.

This paper explores and examines the uses of energy resources. It provides scientific calculations and compares nuclear energy as an alternative source of energy. This paper also has a few excerpts on new technologies and Fission/Fusion technology.

This paper explores the ways in which various domestic factors in the EU member states can influence the Union's policy-making.

This paper examines briefly the phenomenon of water pollution by both foreign matter and heat.

A review of Julian Simon's work "The Ultimate Resource 2" with a focus on the theme of ecology.

This paper examines the evidence that global warming is, in fact, occurring.

Examples how the problems that face the city of Miami as a result of increased urbanization mirror the trend in the rest of America's cities.

A brief summary of a study regarding plankton and its living habits.

This paper looks at the black rhino and the dangers to its existence.

A discussion of whether the imagery that artists in the twentieth century used to portray New York City was manipulated by the artists or were more documentary in nature.

Performs life-cycle assessments on two products - plastic bags and paper bags.

Argues against the Clinton administration's Free Trade Area of America's (FTAA) plan.

Examines the issues surrounding municipal legislation and zoning.

This paper looks at the government role in various public utilities, in the development of communication systems and in developing and monitoring energy sources.

Proposes an alternative program to the current solutions offered to the homeless in New York.

Examines and compares the issue and treatment of homelessness in France and America.

Examines the strong connection between homelessness and mental illness and solutions available to the problem.

This paper looks into the relationship between environmental awareness and corporate responsibility.

This paper is an extensive examination of global warming that will have the greatest effect on Third World nations.

This paper discusses various experiments that use Hermit crabs.

This paper discusses the policies that many states and local governments created to manage the positive and negative aspects of urban growth.

An explanation of the concept of global warming including a discussion of what can be done to reverse this phenomenon.

This paper discusses the geologic and environmental aspects of the Anoka Sandplain, a large sandy glacial outwash plain covering approximately 2200 square kilometers to the north of the Twin Cities Area in Minnesota.

Examines the American coral reef system and the reports that they are becoming endangered.

A research proposal to validate an effective mechanism for linking accountability and corporate responsibility for the protection of the physical environment through typical business processes.

Discusses the issue of nuclear energy as a power source.

This paper studies the two chemicals toluene and triclorothylene and outlines the dangers they pose.

This paper introduces electrochromic windows, describing the principle behind the products and their uses.

A discussion of the different causes and their detrimental effects on the ozone layer.

An interview with a feminist connected to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and a review of literature on the subject.

Discusses the book, "A Civil Action" by Jonathan Harr which recounts the court case where a chemical and food company were charged with causing cancer in children.

An ecological examination of deforestation and agricultural growth in the Brazilian rain forest region.

Examines the public debate regarding the increased use of MTBE in gasoline.

A look at the positive and negative effects that aviation has had on the world since its discovery 100 years ago.

Examines the make-up of the area in London known as "The City".

An outline of the current dispute and who is affected by the protective duties.

This paper examines the destruction being caused to the Amazon Rio Branco Basin by shifting population.

This paper is a laboratory experiment using sewer water, which contains a large concentration of E.coli, to locate the bacteriophage to be isolated.

This paper looks at the dangers of global warming, or the rising of the earth's temperature, as it is affecting Canada.

A discussion of the major causes of water pollution and the ways it can be controlled.

A comparison essay that contrasts "Youth Gangs and Moral Panics in Santa Cruz" by Tim Lucas and "Living on the Street: Social Organization and Gender Relations in Australian Street Kids" by Hilary Winchester and Lauren Costello.

An analysis of the Great White Shark and the dangers it poses to man - written in defense of the sharks.

This paper discusses the microscopic-level differences between hard and soft wood and the relationship the two types have to the production of paper.

This paper is a review of the sustainable development initiative and a look at the reasons why there is a need to find a common path to achieve sustainability.

This paper is a review of the sustainable development initiative and the reasons why there is a need to find a common path to achieve sustainability.

This paper looks in detail at the physical landscape of Virginia and how it has changed due to human cultural activity.

This paper is an assessment of the success of the restoration initiatives which were previously and are currently adopted as a part of the lake's management program.

A look at the importance of taking into account the perceived environment when studying youth and their spaces.

This paper looks at the potentially harmful plant, Datura Stramonium. This plant, otherwise known as Jimson weed, is a very harmful and life-threatening plant to humans and livestock if used inappropriately.

Examining John Wyndham's novel "The Day Of The Triffids" looking at the paradoxes in the work.

Analysis of the author's thesis that changes and developments of society evolve as the result of human actions.

Applies the principles of conflict theory to the interactions between a street gang and the Tenants' Council of a housing project.

Discusses causes of the 2001 crisis.

Examines this relatively new subset of applied, cultural anthropology.

History of different types of glass and how they are made.

An analysis of the construction of an oil pipeline on the Black Sea.

Discusses problems of lack of affordable housing and poverty.

Discusses the Great Fire of Peshtigo, Wisconsin in 1871.

A technical discussion of electrochromic windows.

Examines the major economic policies of the city.

Discussion of California's graywater program.

Surveys several large fires.

Discusses the serious problem of mercury pollution.

Examines historical change in America's society.

An environmental comparison of the two countries.