Environmental Studies papersEssay (General) : Animal RightsExamines moral, emotional & environmental arguments against human mistreatment of animals. Essay (General) : Oil Industry PollutionExamines industry since 1970s to determine economic, political, legal & public relations aspects of threats to environment from production to shipping to use. Essay (General) : Economic Theory & Regional EmploymentExamines quantitative economic analysis, economic base analysis, export-base model, shift-share, location quotients; applies theories to three case studies. Essay (General) : "Never Cry Wolf" ( Farley Mowat )Reviews work on one man's experiences in isolated Canadian wilderness studying wolves. Essay (General) : Residential ConstructionAdvantages & disadvantages of alternative materials. Looks at the costs, energy requirements & waste management. Essay (General) : Polystyrene vs. PolypropyleneCompares the plastics' properties and toxicit, focusing on their environmental dangers from burning. Essay (General) : American CrocodileExamining the animal's nature, history, reduction of population & endangerment of animal by hunters & developers. Essay (General) : Shanghai & BeijingExamines Chinese cities' histories, cultural significance, locations, politics and major features. Essay (General) : National Audubon SocietyEnvironmental group's purpose, philosophy, values (land ethic, advocacy, interdependence), accomplishments, projects in 1990s & future. Essay (General) : Chernobyl Nuclear AccidentExamines 1986 accident, fallout & casualties, evacuation, role of govt., focusing on medical effects (cancers) among children & prognosis. Essay (General) : Global WarmingPros & cons on planetary dangers of warming, focusing on the need for balancing environmental & economic needs. Essay (General) : Cyclones & TornadoesCompares features, causes & effects, locales, direction, prediction of, size, related to hurricanes & thunderstorms. Essay (General) : Endangered Species Act of 1973History & evolution, purpose, provisions, amendments, effectiveness, four major court cases & outcomes. Essay (General) : Environmental ModelingDefinition, purpose, application of geographical information system technology to watershed draining system of lake in Texas. Essay (General) : Nuclear Waste DisposalProvides background of the problem and discusses issues such as spent fuel rods & liquid waste, storage containers, laws, health & environmental threats, site selection, transportation, costs and public views. Essay (General) : Fiberglass InsulationLooking at the health dangers versus the advantages of fiberglass insulations. Discusses the issue of animal testing, types and safer alternatives. Essay (General) : Textiles Industry Environmental PracticesDiscusses the recycling of materials, new fabrics, cleaning processes, bioreactor technologies, color removal and packaging. Essay (General) : Leachate Control In Sanitary LandfillsExamines the formation, migration and control of toxic seepage. Essay (General) : Bromate In Water OzonationExamines the formation and control of carcinogen in the water disinfection process. Essay (General) : Urban Planning PoliciesExamines the unintended consequences of urban planning policies and modern architecture. Argues that communities and community spirit is destroyed because no publice gathering spaces are created. Essay (General) : The 1992 Los Angeles RiotsDiscusses the view that the 1992 L.A. riot was composed of two inter-related but significantly different riots. The first was sparked by rage in South Central, the second, more expensive one, occurred in the Latino Mid-City. Essay (General) : The Production and Control Of OzoneReviews current information regarding the ozone layer of the Earth's upper atmosphere and the damage being done to the layer related to natural and human activities. Engineering solutions designed to eliminate further depletion are presented. Essay (General) : Dealing With Radioactive WasteExamines the aspects surrounding the nuclear waste problem. Discusses the dimensions of the problem, waste disposal issues and potential solutions. Essay (General) : Earthquake Sensors: Theory & Practical ApplicationsDescribes the costs & benefits of developing an Earthquake Alert System. Examines the state of research in developing, implementing, & deploying such a system. Essay (General) : National Parks SystemOverview of system, role of Forest Service, history, legal preservation, tourism, pollution, overuse and economics. Includes examples. Essay (General) : Mercury in WastewaterEvolution of fight against water pollution, legislation, effects of mercury and technical analysis of wastewater reclamation. Essay (General) : Offshore Oil PlatformsExamines topographical, environmental, technical problems of oceanic drilling platforms, focusing on South Africa example. Essay (General) : Ohio Air Pollution PolicyAssesses state's environmental protection program & enforcement record, focusing on Waste Technologies Industries case. Overview of pollution control laws, economics, fines, role of federal govt. Essay (General) : Ecological Future of EarthAnalyzes 1990s environmental pollution & suggests solutions to prevent disaster, focusing on 2025 as target date. Recycling, sustainability, natural economy, limited resources, role of govt. Essay (General) : Smoke-Free WorkplaceExamines health hazards, research, smoker profile, anti-smoking programs, compliance with regulations, responses of businesses & tobacco firms. Essay (General) : Endangered Species ActExamines provisions in requirements for citizen suits, statute & case law, efficacy of suits, enforcement, deterrence. Essay (General) : NAFTA's Side Agreement on EnvironmentProvisions, principles, objectives, structure & function of Commission for Environmental Cooperation, dispute settlement system, history, Tuna/Dolphin case. Essay (General) : Nuclear Waste StorageExamines alternatives, safety, types of waste, regulations, costs, technology, reprocessing, natural & human hazards, examples. Essay (General) : Business & the EnvironmentImportance of corporate consideration of environmental impact, theory of value of public goods, case studies of Nestle's infant formula & Patagonia Clothing. Essay (General) : Population Ecology TheoryDefinition & assessment of theory as tool for organizational analysis. Rates of founding & mortality, fields, benefits & drawbacks, examples, social factors, compared to other theories. Essay (General) : Lender Liability for Environmental HarmDescribes & compares laws, principles & cases in U.S., Canada & Australia, focusing on responsibility for contaminated sites. Ownership, cleanup costs, shareholders, court decisions. Essay (General) : Modernization & the EnvironmentTheories of modernization & its destructive impact on the natural environment. Technology, economics, sustainable development, pollution, resource allocation. Essay (General) : Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act of 1980Assesses toxic cleanup law, provisions, fairness, costs, effects, proposals to reform program. Essay (General) : Air Conditioning & Population of SouthExamines relationship between introduction of air conditioning (including history & marketing) & population growth in South & Southwest. Essay (General) : Humans vs. NatureExplores history of arrogant & destructive attitude toward ecology & possible practical & spiritual remedies to restore environment in U.S., Australia, more. Analytical Essay : "Rachel & Her Children" by Jonathan KozolReviews work on human & social problems of poverty & homelessness in U.S. as illustrated in lives of woman & her children. Essay (General) : Oil SpillsEnvironmental damage, incidence, major spills, remedies & policy alternatives, prevention & punishment. Essay (General) : Depletion of Marine FisheriesHuman & environmental threats to world's fish population. Examples, impact on fishing industry, technology, regulation. Essay (General) : Race & Restructuring of New York CityHistory of negative impact on poor & minorities of city's development & economic transformation from manufacturing to services. Essay (General) : Natural Gas as an Automotive AlternativeExamines the history & feasibility of using natural gas as an alternative to gasoline in automobiles. Covers the technical dimension, political issues, health & safety factors, energy management, & environmental benefits. Essay (General) : HurricanesExamines the social & economic impact of three recent major storms: Hurricane Andrew (1992), Hurricane Opal (1995), & Hurricane Marilyn (1995). Essay (General) : Effects of the Modern World SystemDiscusses some of the ways that the modern world system effects peoples & cultures. Topics include the European Union & deforestation. Essay (General) : Tsunami of Papua. New GuineaAn analysis of the geological phenomenon known as a tsunami, which was caused by an earthquake near New Guinea. Essay (General) : The Ethical Treatment of AnimalsA paper which discusses the issue of factory farming. Essay (General) : Over-Consumption: America's Fascination with SUV?sA paper which investigates the fact that a growing number of consumers are buying larger vehicles, particularly Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV?s). Essay (General) : "New Visions for Metropolitan America" by Anthony DownsReivew of book on urban problems including American dream of single-family ownership, long auto commutes. Proposed solutions for dealing with inner-city problems. Changing land-use policies. Strengths & weaknesses of book. Essay (General) : Global WarmingBackground of how global warming became a political rather than scientific issue. Struggle between economically powerful nations and developing nations. Failure of Kyoto Protocal. Essay (General) : Exclusionary ZoningHistory and background. Impact of urban development. Zoning ordinances, discrimination, judicial decisions. Essay (General) : Demographic Study of Mexico CityPopulation changes 1970-2000 and their implications. Move from countryside to city; urban crisis. 6 Tables. 1 Exhibit. Essay (General) : RecyclingDiscusses effects & conflicting interests of processes. Growth of recycling industry and California laws applicable. Essay (General) : Social Problems in CaliforniaDiscusses impact of recent growth & immigration. Concerns re: education, health, taxes, crime, environment, lifestyle. Division among groups, income disparities. 3 charts. Essay (General) : Hazardous CargoExamines air freight handling & shipping of hazardous substances, "Hazmats." Discusses policies of major carriers & regulatory oversight agencies. Essay (General) : Phesants ForeverDiscusses the wildlife conservation organization dedicated to restoration & maintenance of the habitat of the ring-neck pheasant. Chapter system of organization. Lobbying efforts. Essay (General) : Environmental Consulting FirmsNeed for such services for businesses. Environmental law, contract law, labor law. IRS & OSHA roles. Land use control. Uses hypothetical firm for example. Essay (General) : Governmental Regulation of the Auto IndustryDiscusses safety & environmental concerns. History of regulation & changes. Essay (General) : Problem of HomelessnessDefines homeless population, causes & nature of the problem, assistance programs. Extent of problem in New York City. Essay (General) : Yellowstone National Park FiresBackground of the 1988 fire & its possible effects on the troposphere & weather patterns. Essay (General) : TundraExamines this simple biome, its fauna, animal/predators, balance. Essay (General) : Coral ReefsExamaines how fact & theory interact in Darwin's writings on coral reef formation. Essay (General) : Mt Hood EruptionsTechnical discussion of geological history of the volcano. Atmospheric affects. Essay (General) : Animal RightsDiscusses practical & moral aspects, lab testing, experimentation, fur trade & trophy hunting. Analytical Essay : Ecology of Fear: Los Angeles & The Imagination of Disaster (Mike Davis)1998 book about development of L.A., effects of economic development on ecological system. Analytical Essay : Civil Action, A (Jonathan Harr)True story of court case re: death of children by leukemia resulting from industrial chemicals. Focus on grief of parents, reasons for settlement. Essay (General) : Changing U.S Geographical Growth PatternsExamines causes since World War II; impact of technological changes; development of superhighway system. Essay (General) : San FranciscoExamines old & new architecture of city, impact of tourism. Examples of styles & major buildings. Essay (General) : Green Rage (Christopher Manes)Critiques the 1990 book on the radical environmentalist movement. Covers political, economic & moral issues; tactics; rhetoric. Essay (General) : Air PollutionExplains outdoor & indoor air pollutants, sources, health hazards, EPA guidelines. Essay (General) : Lower Snake River Dams Past Present and FutureThis paper discusses the dam removal issue on the Lower Snake River in Washington State. Essay (General) : ParisHistory of construction of city in 19th & 20th centuries. Changes; urban planning; transportation; momuments. Essay (General) : The Electric CarDescribes the benefits and limitations of the electric car, as well as automaker resistance to its production. Essay (General) : Urban Problems and Solutions in BombayAn exploration of the present and historical reasons for high population growth in Bombay and the resulting urban and infrastructure problems. Creative Essay : The WildernessA creative essay on the surroundings in the wilderness. Essay (General) : John RuskinA study of the life and of this Victorian social critic, his impact on society and society's impact on him. Essay (General) : Energy Reliance in the U.S.A.This paper attempts to propose a solution to the problem of the emerging energy crisis in America. Essay (General) : The Return of the Gray WolfA study of the near-extinction and re-introduction of the Gray Wolf. Essay (General) : Green Architecture in JapanAn analysis of Japanese architecture as a reflection of societal values, with an emphasis on the symbiotic nature of green architecture. Essay (General) : IPM for Tsuga Canadensis ? Eastern HemlockA basic summary of all the available methods of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) that can be used to combat the pest "Hemlock Woolly Adelgid" (Tsuga canadensis) which attacks the Eastern Hemlock tree. Persuasive Essay : Death in a StickA report on the moral issues involved in cigarette production and sales, focusing on the responsibility of the tobacco companies. Essay (General) : Exxon ValdezA study of the historic Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 off the coast of Alaska. Essay (General) : Global WarmingAn insight into the cause and effect of global warming on the environment. Essay (General) : Disaster and Fire Defense PlanningA hypothetical design for a defense and evacuation plan for Queens, New York in response to a mega-terror attack. Essay (General) : Fire Science - Management of WildfiresThis paper analyzes the practice of fire safety in urban areas that might be affected by wildfire. Essay (General) : Emergency PlanningThis paper proposes an emergency operations plan for New York City in the light of 9/11. Essay (General) : Deforestation and The EnvironmentAn evaluation of deforestation and its harmful effect on the environment. Essay (General) : SuburbiaA study of the evolution of American suburbia. Essay (General) : Ansel AdamsA paper describing the life and work of America's foremost photographer, Ansel Adams. Essay (General) : "Adaptation, Culture Scale and the Environmental Crisis"A summary of the article "Adaptation, Culture Scale, and the Environmental Crisis" by M.Sahlins and E.R Service which gives an insight into how the scale of a culture dictates how that culture will adapt to its environment. Essay (General) : Global WarmingThis paper discusses the debate surrounding the environmental phenomenon of global warming. Essay (General) : Labeling Genetically Engineered FoodAn examination of the controversy surrounding the labelling of food products which have been genetically engineered. Essay (General) : Acid RainA discussion of the concept of acid rain and its environmental dangers. Essay (General) : Urban PlanningAn examination of how urban planning influences poverty, using Nashville as an example. Essay (General) : Land Use PlanningAn analysis of the history and spread of urban sprawl in the U.S. Essay (General) : Dry?Cell BatteriesA technical research report on the definition of dry-cell batteries and their kinetic make-up. Analytical Essay : EcofeminismAn analysis of two books which deal with ecofeminism - "The Death of Nature" by Caroline Merchant and "The Power and the Promise of Ecological Feminism" by Karen Warren. Analytical Essay : "Ishmael": An Environmental Ethical IssueThis paper looks at the book "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn and the environmental ethics outlined in the book.
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