Environmental Studies papers

An analysis of the impact of geo-information science on the developing region of sub-Saharan Africa.

This paper discusses the negative effects of global warming on Peru.

An analysis of the relationship between culture and economics and gentrification according to Jason Hackworth and Josephine Rekers' article, "Ethic Packaging and Gentrification".

This paper discusses the three methods of waste disposal; landfill, incineration and the 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle).

This paper discusses Howard's garden cities in contrast to the modern conception of urban spaces.

This paper discusses the ecofeminist theory that combines ecology with feminism.

A research proposal exploring the environmental viability of coal as an energy source.

This paper looks at Ebenezer Howard's garden city design and the modern conception of urban spaces.

This paper explores the three methods of waste disposal: landfill, incineration and the 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle).

This paper examines the sustainability of incineration as a form of waste management.

This paper presents an analysis of the arguments for and against the proposal for an incinerator in Halton, Ontario.

This paper compares two articles: "Ecocide and Globalization" by Franz J. Broswimmer and "Globalization and Culture" by John Tomlinson.

This paper examines global warming, rising oil prices and transportation policies.

A critical book review of Jared Diamond's "Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed".

This paper suggest ways in which the company Starbucks could become more green.

An analysis of the proposals set forward for improving Toronto's waterfront.

A magazine article explaining the risks of global warming, especially rising sea levels.

An analysis of the purpose of the Advanced Public Transportation Systems (APTS) Program.

An examination of the major consequences of the imbalances between a nation's urban and rural populations and industries.

This paper discusses global warming, rising oil prices and transportation policies.

This paper defines how factory and business owners have the ability to prevent air pollution.

This paper explores the links between trade, growth and sustainable development.

A review of Robin Wall Kimmerer's article, "Native Knowledge for Native Ecosystems".

An analysis of the concepts raised by Jared Diamond in his article, "Easter's End."

This paper researches urban development in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

This paper compares and contrasts three articles on the subject of media coverage of environmental issues.

A discussion of the importance of resource management and sustainable development strategies for the world's drinking water.

A research proposal to examine the issue of waterfront development in Toronto.

This paper analyzes the population growth and expansion in late nineteenth century Los Angeles.

This paper discusses India's excessive water pollution and the species in that country facing extinction.

This paper discusses two of the largest environmental problems in Brazil, deforestation and water pollution.

This paper explains how urban culture and society impacted and shaped achievement in science and in technology, especially as discussed by Lewis Mumford.

This paper discusses the depletion of the ozone layer and the actions taken to combat this problem.

This paper discusses poor strategic planning and declining material conditions in Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation.

A look at the impact of immigration on the suburban landscape, through an abiotic, biotic and cultural analysis of a region of the Greater Toronto area.

An analysis of the relationship between the abiotic, biotic and cultural layers in the Agincourt area, northeast of Scarborough.

This paper studies the correlation between crime and segregated and non-segregated neighborhoods.

This paper argues that the globalization of China has resulted in unrestrained economic growth, which has impacted the environment.

A comparison of United States' public policy on climate change with that of Japan and the European Union.

An analysis of the definition of "social problems," looking specifically at poverty and domestic abuse.

This paper considers innovation and profitability as an argument for corporate social responsibility (CSR).

This paper discusses the issues of deforestation, water pollution and mining.

This paper explores the issue of global warming and the world's response to these problems.

This paper discusses the film 'Brazil' by Terry Gilliam.

An overview of the make-up of the Republic of the Congo with particular emphasis on environmental issues that face the nation.

A risk assessment of liquefied natural gas facilities and the safety standards and technology associated with them.

An industrial hygiene incident report concerning a spill from a chemical facility.

This paper researches the security related issues revolving around the urban search and rescue teams during emergency deployments such as hurricanes and earthquakes.

This paper explores the impact of infill development on urban and regional transportation networks.

An overview of the government relief initiative after Hurricane Katrina.

This paper studies the effects of overpopulation in the United States.

This paper studies the essay "The Tragedy of the Commons" by Garrett Hardin.

This paper examines the effects of overpopulation on global warming.

This paper discusses female breast cancer mortality in New Jersey counties and looks at the relationship with certain environmental variables.

A look at the whether the expense of running community centers can be justified by their benefits to the community.

This paper looks at the past and the future of the Gobi Desert.

An interpretative analysis of Vine City, its residents and their community, 1964-1968.

A discussion regarding nuclear energy, an important resource for the energy needs of the future.

This paper describes the ecological problem caused by the tourist industry in the Turks and Caicos Island nation, located north of Haiti and south of the Bahamas.

A discussion of "Gentrification and the Nature of Work: Exploring the Links in Williamsburg, Brooklyn" by Winifred Curran.

A look at some of the effects and future implications of global warming.

This paper explores global warming and the chemical benefits of alternative fuels.

This paper examines the issue of coal mining in Hunter Valley, Australia.

This paper presents a picture of an optimistic future for humanity in spite of the many negative outlooks.

A look at James Howard Kunstler's book, "The Long Emergency: Surviving the End of the Oil Age, Climate Change, and Other Converging Catastrophes of the Twenty-First Century".

This paper discusses the merits of alternative landfill cover methods as opposed to conventional techniques.

This paper discusses the importance of an ergonomic design of leisure centers.

This paper examines the destruction of New Orleans and what building efforts are necessary to rebuild the city.

This paper takes a look at the necessity of environmental protection.

This paper compares and analyzes the two books "The Park and the People: A History of Central Park" by Roy Rosenzweig and Elizabeth Blackmar and "Nature's Metropolis: Chicago and the Great West" by William Cronon.

This paper explores four urban riots in the US that were manifestations of the same urban troubles.

This paper looks at the St. Petersburg metro system to illustrate the importance and long-term viability of underground railway systems within metropolitan areas.

This paper discusses the environmental issues involved in drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

This paper looks at the elimination of cichlid fishes in Lake Victoria and their significance to scientists.

This paper discusses the health concerns raised as a result of arsenic in the drinking water supply.

This paper discusses the importance of the planet maintaining an ecological balance.

This paper provides a strategic analysis of the Exxon Mobil Corporation.

A review of the recovery efforts for the striped bass of the Hudson River.

An analysis of the pros and cons of the construction of the Aswan High Dam in Egypt.

This paper discusses global warming as a social problem.

A review of Richard Heinberg's book, "The Party's Over: Oil, War and the Fate of Industrial Societies".

This paper discusses climate change and global warming.

This paper discusses how New York railroads improved transportation.

This paper explores privatization as a source of funding for the US highway system.

This paper discusses the current crisis of affordable housing in the US, with a focus on the Mexican-American community.

This paper looks at the The Yellow River of China and discusses the county's water demand and supply.

This paper provides an analysis of data from London, Stockholm, and New York City in order to discuss variable pricing as a means for controlling urban congestion.

This paper explores global warming, its consequences and the limited impact of the Kyoto Protocol.

An analysis of the improvements to American public health in the period between the Civil War and World War II.

This paper explores global dependence on fossil fuel and alternative fuel vehicles.

An exploration into the sources of environmental impacts of industrial and urban growth within the Guangdong Province of China.

A description of how hurricanes are formed and how they strengthen and weaken.

A brief overview of the 1964 Wilderness Bill.

A look at the legacy of preservationists William Sumner Appleton and Norman Morrison Isham.

A look at the efforts of different cities in the U.S. to become environmentally friendly.

An analysis of the problem of unequal distribution of pollution.

This paper discusses the proposal to develop a three-story beachfront hotel on Sanibel Island.