Environmental Studies papers

Examines interrelationships between urban policies affecting transportation and various Latino communities in Southern California.

A discussion of the problems incurring from acquatic species brought to the U.S. from Europe in the ballast water of ships.

A look at the centers on 2 incidents: the Exxon Valdez wreck and oil spill and the Chernobyl nuclear reactor meltdown.

A look at the government regulation of the trucking industry.

A discussion of Hindu religious tradition in regard to ecological values of the past and applications to today's ecological problems.

A description of two prominent examples of public space shaped by aesthetic and political forces: St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy and the ULM, a German design and art college.

A discussion of the pros and cons of limited oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).

The paper centers on children, the elderly and the physically disabled in the U.S. and Africa.

A discussion of the reference book on what needs to be done to ensure a healthy house.

A discussion of the the importance of ozone, its formation, ill effects and a brief history of the "ozone hole".

A discussion of the volcanic Mount St. Helen's, its history, eruption process and aftermath.

A paper which discusses technological advances with the automobile.

Examining the book "Everybody's Business", by David Grayson and Adrian Hodges.

A discussion of the long-terms costs of the exploits and urban imperialism of San Francisco.

A paper which shows why it is so important to ban the chemical DDT in the world.

This paper is a formal report about the sustainable management of Lake Wivenhoe, one of Australia's dams located just north of Brisbane, Australia.

A research paper on the nematode that causes dracunculiasis, also known as round worm.

This paper discusses the life and work of Charles Darwin.

This paper examines transportation policies in Washington, D.C. and London, then suggests possible improvements based on principles of urban development.

A discussion of individual action as a solution to preventing air pollution.

Examining the importance of rain forests to the environment and the tragic impact of their deforestation.

A paper which discusses the centralization of international business infrastructures such as telecommunications and finance into "global cities".

Examining different forms of water pollution and ways to combat this phenomenon.

This paper focuses on the ethics of the various aspects of reproduction and their effects on our one ecosystem.

A discussion of secret settlements in court, what they involve and their pros and cons.

An overview of several issues which represent the changing face of urban housing in the United States.

An examination of the history, biology and enemies of the coral reef.

This paper discusses that the work of Jane Goodall and others are discovering that primates have a higher degree of intelligence than previously known.

An extensive study of the Asian brown cloud debate, which questions if it is a regional issue with global consequences.

This paper is a structured argumentative essay which debates that global warming is a natural process and that the greenhouse effect argument is unsupported.

This paper discusses the book, "Reverend Malthus, Meet Dr. Faustus" an essay by Peter W. Huber that discusses two important theories which explain and predict the outcome of mankind.

This paper discusses the life and work of Robert Moses.

This paper looks at the affect of globalization on the world economy.

This paper discusses the water crisis.

This paper presents a detailed examination of the Tellico Dam project, a classic environmental legal debate.

This paper discusses and analyzes air pollution strategies, specifically, looking at the ability to improve air quality.

A book review of "A World of Strangers: Order and Action in Urban Public Space," by Lyn H. Lofland.

This paper looks at the effects of deforestation on Orangutan's habitat.

A study of the causes and effects of melanoma in Australia.

A study of river and stream bank erosion and the need for restoration.

A proposal against the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China.

An analysis of the observation of interacting endangered species at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve.

This paper investigates indoor pollutants, focusing on microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC's).

A paper which argues why Canada should not ratify the Kyoto Accord which calls for the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions.

A discussion of the history of the conservation movement in the U.S. and the effect of Frederick Law Olmstead, Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir on environmentalism.

A paper which shows why changes should be implemented in Portland's open water reservoirs, examining possible solutions.

An indepth overview of nuclear energy and its uses.

This paper provides an insight into poison oak - its biology, symptoms on contact, and methods of eradication.

This paper is written as a report about the conditions of the water in Portland's open drinking water reservoir.

An overview of the topic and dangers of red tide - the blooming of a specific form of marine algae which accumulate in a small area.

A look at the steps being taken to protect the koala bear population in Australia.

An analysis of the impacts of pesticide use on the environment in the United States.

Discusses causes, greenhouse effect, debate over evidence, burning of fossil fuels, impact on plant and human life and predictions.

Discusses the history and development of this forest region in New York state and its preservation as a recreational retreat, from the 19th Century to 1990s.

Examines this south-central Alaskan preserve. Discusses its natural features, development vs. preservation, traffic, tourism, waste and pollution.

Discusses the government's efforts to provide more affordable housing in the 1990s, economic environment, investment and construction.

Examines legal and corporate efforts to reduce pollution through alternatives to solo driving, incentives, fuel options, newspaper industry regulation and effects.

Examines the causes and effects of this unusual climatic condition in California. Discusses its history, patterns, name, the role of jet stream, costs and its impact on weather and wildlife.

Examines causes and environmental effects, history, CFMs, statistics, ultraviolet radiation, U.S. and global corrective measures and the future.

Examines territory, population, diet, pack behavior, sanctioned kills, as an endangered species, its reintroduction to Wyoming and the future.

An overview of the causes and its environmental and health effects, a case study of New York City, enforcement and effectiveness of the laws and the role of environmentalists and government.

Discusses these in general and gives examples (the 1993 Midwest floods and the 1994 Southern California earthquake). Examines the impact on community infrastructure, basic services and insurance companies.

Examines the causes of the greenhouse effect and its impact on climatic turbulence, including hurricanes. Includes an outline.

Discusses various topics in environmentalism, such as the costs and nature of air pollution, water pollution, solid wastes and pollution controls.

Reviews the current information regarding environmental engineering techniques being used in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Examines the creation and implementation of some techniques inspired by the Exxon Valdez incident.

Discussion of state and federal regulations concerning the use and disposal of freon and other environmentally harmful fluids. Describes how freon interacts with the environment and the evolution of regulations.

Examines the Indian city's history and development, poverty and homelessness, caste system and overpopulation.

Discusses conservation, natural resources, wildlife, safari tourism and water.

This paper discusses the use of catalytic converters in controlling auto emissions: Chemical process, materials, effectiveness and future developments.

This paper discusses Exxon's need to develop alternative fuels: Industry overview, cost leadership and differentiation strategies, strengths, weakneses and threats. Charts.

This paper discusses electric vehicles: Advantages and disadvantages, battery technology, range, energy savings, ecology, consumer acceptance and state emission mandates.

This paper compares the 20th Century development of the metropolitan areas of New York City with the development of the urban areas in Los Angeles County: Land use, planning, problems, population and pollution.

This paper discusses the strengths, aims and issues of the ecology Green party in Belgium, France, Germany, United Kingdom and the U.S..

This paper discusses the depletion of fish stocks from overfishing: History, statistics, ecosystems, examples, causes & effects, industry factors, technology, pollution and regulation.

This paper discusses the issue of population growth in China: Environmental damage, birth rate, ethnic factors, modernization, family issues, marriage law and social planning.

This paper discusses the conflict between preservation of wilderness and public access in Yosemite National Park: Background, development, tourism, pollution, traffic, economics and the future.

This paper discusses the role and examples of Conservation International & other non-profit groups in saving the South American rain forest by using economic approaches.

This paper discusses the responsibility of transnational coporations for ecological damage and preservation: Sustainable development, leadership, examples, regulations, global cooperation and the role of banks.

This paper discusses the evolution of mutual dependence between oil exporters OPEC and the industrialized nations: Oil crisis, politics, supply and demand and future.

This paper examines the region south of line from North Carolina to Southern California called the Sunbelt: Growth and development, positive features, impact of defense spending, migration to, economics and impact on the North.

This paper discusses the influence of perticide use on Free Radicals: Definition, uses, dangers, impact on free radical molecules in consumers, symptoms and regulations.

This paper discusses the use of tidal power as a cource of electricity: Technology, cause of surges, mills, caissons, barrages, turbines, costs and advantages.

This paper discusses the erosion of the Long Island shoreline: Geology, rate, causes and effects, role of humans, stabilization and management.

This paper discusses the destruction of tropical forests: Rate, causes and local and global effects on environment and human life.

This paper examines the prevention of groundwater pollution: Market and non-market environmental protection approaches, causes, legislation, costs and impact on the public.

A look at the problems of design and construction, regulation and bureaucracy, waste disposal, politics, costs and environment.

A look at the protection of public health from pollution, legislation, politics and economics including scientific knowledge, regulation, values, carcinogens, control of industry and chlorine.

An examination of the development of industry dumping toxic products and wastes in poor nations, including the role of the World Bank, economics, environmental and health effects and alternatives.

An examination of resource consumption, endangered species, pesticides, pollution, the government attitude and the future.

The causes and effects in general as applied to the Mexico-U.S. border area including government actions and the future.

An examination of the role of the U.S. Forest Service and Clinton Administration in balancing economy and ecology, including types of logging, restrictions, leadership and the spotted owl.

A discussion of the types of pollution (oil spills, industry, dumping), the effects on oceans and land, legislation, chemical composition, management and clean-up, health effects, bioremediation and recycling.

A discussion of the background, fertility rates, environmental degradation, economics, food production, water, energy and the future.

An xamination of the geographical and climatic conditions, history, water law and rights, pricing, management, agriculture irrigation, shortages, government failures and recommendations.

An examination of the practice and ecological effects of radioactive dumping by the former Soviet Union with alternatives and international responses.

Looks at the significance, statistics and environmental issues of tire reclycling. Examined in terms of federal, state & industry efforts, uses, process, technology and economics.

Examines the goals & policies of the U.S. Forest Service & how they fulfill their mandate to maintain the national forests for multiple uses.

Summary of work on use & abuse of water resources in the Western U.S. since the Civil War. Irrigation, Reclamation Act, Owens Valley, major projects & leaders.

Significance, laws and the conflict between environmentalists & the timber industry.

Examines govt. efforts to reduce toxins. Looks at the environmental Protection Agency, Clinton administration, examples of pollution & effects and monitoring air quality.