Environmental Studies papers

The people of Brazil are in a very difficult situation because they are an extremely indebted nation. Destruction, and reutilization of the Amazonian rainforest may provide temporary relief, but may have many disastrous effects for the future.

Examined in terms of definitions, public health, history & development, govt. responsibility, motivations, industrial & agricultural aspects; role of public, politics, business; free market approach, normative/positive issues, future and cost/benefit anal

Causes & effects. Examined in terms of Chloroflourocarbons, ultraviolet radiation, health risks, research, U.S. & global laws and the future.

Critical review of work on nature, ecology, ethics of land use, progress and the place of humans in the environment.

Compares conflicting books on environmental policy. Looking at economy, politics, technology and regulation.

Causes, effects & special characteristics of fires (intensity, size, frequency, types of trees) in east.

Legal & environmental problems created by 1973 law designed to protect ecosystem from destructive development.

This product examined in terms of toxicology, chemical nature, manufacture, accidents, applications, residues, restrictions, intoxication symptoms, effects and exposure limits.

A look at the provisions, regulatory changes, politics of passage, implementation and possible effects.

A look at the dangers to humans and the environment including causes, types and eradication efforts.

A look at their regulation, extent of use, dangers, purposes, costs, alternatives and legislative efforts.

A look at the nature and types of carcinogenic dangers from contaminated water and workplaces.

An analysis of the views of Zen and Shinto on environmental ethics and the development of private property.

An examination of second-hand smoke and its carcinogenic qualities, research, tobacco industry vs. Environmental Protection Agency, effects, anti-smoking activists and legal cases.

An argument that the media and environmentalist's overreactions hurt business (tobacco, asbestos) and inspire bogus lawsuits.

A look at the waste disposal systems in cities of the Middle Ages including human waste, drainage, paving, cesspools and laws.

Examines public policy, laws, recycling, municipal solid waste, hazardous materials, landfills, waste-to-energy plans, industrial pollution, radioactive waste and sewage treatment.

Examines this industry in the U.S. and globally, exploring trends, problems, economics, products and environment issues.

Examines recent history, reflection of social values, negative effects and solutions, government role and violence.

Examines the history of oil production, and the effects of OPEC, the Iranian revolution, and Operation Desert Storm on oil producing nations.

Discusses the nature of air pollution and of clean air, reviewing the major types and sources of air pollution.

Provides an overview of the rise and fall of public interest in affordable housing in New York City during the late 1980s and early 1990s, focusing on the points of view of businessmen and realtors.

Explores environmental consequences and political and economic realities surrounding the destruction of tropical forests.

Examines the demographic characteristics of the city of Los Angeles and uses this as a foundation for evaluating the performance of redevelopment activities.

Examines changes in corporate and public views on packaging and the need for environmentally sound practices.

Compares the ideas of E.F. Schumacher, Milton Friedman and others on land management, nature farming, urban-rural issues, ethics and industry.

Examines its history and development, discussing the discovery of gold, industry, planning, leadership landmarks, transportation, earthquake, bridges and neighborhoods.

Examines technology, monitoring of water quality, pollutants, chemicals used, flash mixing and filters.

Examines classification of types, formation of coral reefs, ecology, structure, environmental problems and control and plate motion effects.

Discusses this issue in relation to California in the 1800s, examining environmental damage done by Gold Rush techniques and methods.

Examines the fair and unfair treatment of the homeless, discussing crime, brutality, public attitudes, impact on the neighborhood and recommendations.

Examines methods for removing arsenic compounds from waste water.

Examines the moral, legal and safety issues of the American export of dangerous and banned goods.

Examines wetlands and greenhouse technologies and traditional approaches, discussing advantages and disadvantages.

Examines housing shortages, unemployment, homelessness and Palestinian independence.

Examines the ecological implications of the human production of energy and discusses the global rise in the earth's temperature within the biosphere because of excesses of carbon dioxide.

Explores the roots of this ancient hypothesis and the Lovelock and Margulis theory, examining "Earth heals itself," James Kirchner's criticism and concludes that the hypothesis is infeasible.

Examines the causes and cost of damage and discusses the EPA, the Reagan administration policy and the future.

Examines causes and effects of this turbulent climactic condition.

Examines the treatment processes of chlorination, chloramine, ozonization and chlorine dioxide.

Examines definition, types, examples (James Bay project), benefits, costs and environmental issues.

Analyzes changes and problems, land acquisition, compared to other areas, innovations and funding.

Reviews this work on the political economy of place and the emphasis of local conflicts over growth in a city's organization.

A look at types of garbage, disposal and recycling and educational strategies for children on recycling.

An examination of the human health effects of this pesticide on apples.

An examination of the causes and effects, the failure of the government to act effectively, funding and private vs. public interests.

A look at the background, the environmental effects of funded projects, the loan process, international environmental law and recommendations.

A look at human causes, destructive results and ways to prevent it.

An examination of the major ideas on ways to control and eliminate environmental destruction on international and national levels.

A critical analysis of the Ocean Dumping Act including amendments, legislative aspects, implementation and court cases.

The causes, effects and possible solutions to human destruction of crucial layer of the atmosphere protecting the Earth from the Sun.

A examination of the 1988 Supreme Court case on the mishandling of toxic waste issues at the Environmental Protection Agency in political and regulatory contexts.

An analysis of the damage to ecology by oil spills and oil field fires. Includes political and strategic background.

In context of its topography, history and development.

An arguement against outlawing them, including environmental factors, cloth diapers and legislative efforts.

A critical analysis of the author's argument that population growth is a social and economic benefit.

This paper discusses the world-wide impact of air pollution: Health hazards, causes, threat to animals and plants, melting of polar ice-caps, ozone layer dangers and need for international solutions.

This paper argues that in the case of off-shore drilling the oil producers, environmentalists and governments need to work together for the good of all: Costs, research, technology, dangers and benefits.

This paper discusses "Proposition 65", California's initiative forcing businesses to post warnings on toxic chemicals: Background, politics, environmental concerns, pros and cons, public view, provisions and effect.

This paper discusses the causes and problems of the greenhouse effect, the excessive heating of earth through carbon dioxide build-up.

This paper discusses the giant panda: Habitat, diet, protected status, captive breeding and endangerment.

This paper studies the ecological risks involved in drilling for oil offshore on the continental shelf.

This paper discusses dolphins: Endangerment from fishermen, biology, types, intelligence, relationship with humans, military use and animal rights.

This paper discusses radioactive waste: Types, handling requirements, problems of disposal and contracting.

This paper discusses the Environmental Protection Agency: Political, economic and environmental issues of making EPA a cabinet-level department. Background, 1988 election, Bush 1 policy.

This paper discusses Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier's architectual plans for the ideal city: Planning, technology, role of family, automobile and social organization.

This paper examines the airport noise abatement issue: 1990 laws restricting airplane, anti-noise groups, Federal Aviation Agency, airlines and environmental health issues.

This paper discusses the Exxon Valdez oil spill: Events surrounding the 1989 Alaska catastrophe, environmental damage, clean-up, costs, causes, ethics and public relations.

This paper discusses the advantages of solar energy: Cost factor, inexhaustible source, alternative to oil, pollution-free and non-monopolistic. Types & applications.

This paper discusses water rationing in Los Angeles: Background, causes, environmental factors, politics, interest groups, role of goverment and the future.

This paper discusses oil spills: The role of the U.S. Coast Guard in controlling tanker traffic and safety, reguations, costs, clean-up and double hull ships.

This paper discusses the impact of the Persian Gulf War on the ecology of the region: Oil spills, burning oil wells, ground mines and air pollution.

This paper discusses the Global environment and global responses, the founding of the Green party in Europe and the U.S., principles and purposes, involvement in other nations and the role of women.

This paper discusses Freon: Chemical properties, uses and environmental dangers of this chlorofluorocarbon.

This paper traces the legislative history of the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act: Presidental-Congressionan battles, interest groups, committee system, economics and environment.

This paper reviews the sources of common air contaminants and focuses on indoor pollution.

This paper reviews the potentialities of solar energy as an alternative fuel and discusses the need for federal funding into research and development of the relevant technologies.

This paper discusses the differences between pure "free enterprise" and the "mixed economy" of the U.S. and examines government's economic role in three distinct areas: Pollution control, medical care and antitrust law.

This paper is a review of literature about the politics within the environmental dispute-resolution process: Political process of dealing with environmental problems, roles and relationships of government, industry and interest groups. Case studies.

This paper discusses how physical features in the geography of Sudan have influenced the population distribution in that country.

This paper examines the public environmental policy issues raised by the production or transportation and inevitable spillage of petroleum in American waters: Oil spills, private and government responses, polution, transportation problems, global oil sup

This paper analyzes truths and myths about the relationship of Overpopulation and hunger: Food supply, birth rates and control.

This paper discusses water pollution: Various contaminants of domestic, agricultural and industrial supplies, methods of treatment and purification.

This paper discusses air pollution: Sources, types, effects, methods of control and regulation.

This paper discusses the Exxon Valdez oil spill of March 24, 1989, a tanker accident in Alaskan waters.: Economic, political and environmental ramifications.

This paper discusses the destruction of the Amazon Rain Forest: History background, ecology and environmental and social damage.

This paper examines the problem of economic development in Brazil, within the context of environmental concerns over the protection and preservation of the Amazonian rain forest.

This paper discusses the deforestation of the Amazon: Social and geographic background, impact on people and resources, causes and technology's effects.

This paper analyzes Soviet's socialist approach to protecting the land: Ecology, agriculture, water and air pollution, conservation, perestroika, natural resources, economic aspects, public policy, legislation, Chernobyl and international issues.

The benefits and disadvantages of solar power. Focusing on energy consumption, environmental issues and costs compared to other sources.

Discusses background & importance of problem, international aspects, special European issues, proposals for treatment, European Economic Community and United Nations.

Exmines causes, measurement, effects, evidence, acceptable levels. Discusses legislative efforts to correct, political resistance and environmental impact.

Discusses composition, location, dangers of chloroflourocarbons & aerosols, possibility of reducing emissions, recovery & recycling.

Discusses problems of urban minorities caused by urban renewal, highway construction, housing, relocation and economics.

Dicusses impact of railroads on development of cities & towns in Western U.S. in late 19th Century.

Examines global changes in population & impact on food production & allocation & world hunger. Discusses land use, deforestation and desertification.

Discusses dangers to environment of build-up of carbon dioxide in atmosphere, emission & exchange, statistics, impact of temperature increase and the future.

Discusses causes & effects of deliberate & massive removal of trees & possible prevention.

Discusses human & industrial pollution, effects, alternative solutions and the need for change in public's lifestyle.

Discusses history, transportation, agriculture, population growth & spread, decentralization of business and freeways.