Environmental Studies papers

An look at global warming from the lay person's perspective.

This paper examines the relationship between global warming and decreased crop production.

A discussion of the nurse's role in increasing community awareness of environmental risks.

A discussion regarding the negative impact of air pollution on health.

An in-depth look at the sustainability movement and the current ecological and environmental issues.

A look at ecology in relation to environmentalism.

An analysis of the solutions for the world's food shortages, due to overpopulation.

This paper evaluates Susan McGrath's ecological article 'Attack of the Alien Invaders', which appeared in the March 2005 edition of "National Geographic".

An analysis of the consequences of global warming and of large countries not participating in the Kyoto Protocol.

This paper discusses the potential use of renewable energy technologies in the buildings of Arabian Gulf Countries.

A discussion regarding oil and possible alternative sources of energy.

An analysis of the effects of chemical fertilizers on aquatic life.

This paper explores the controversy over the issue of global warming.

Presents current views on disaster management, following the 9/11 terrorist attack and Hurricane Katrina.

An in-depth look at the serious issue of marine pollution.

An analysis of how the Exxon company and its unethical corporate conduct in the past has affected the way businesses in general must operate.

This paper explores the issue of affordable housing and the use of exclusionary and inclusionary zoning.

This paper discusses the greenhouse effect, the resulting global warming and the approach necessary to address this problem.

A review of effective emergency disaster planning for families.

A pollution study of Dow Chemical Company's production of Dioxin and their moral obligations to manage their waste more effectively.

A look at the problem of over-population, focusing on how it presents itself as a threat to the well being of the environment.

This paper explores how satellite imagery has affected deforestation in the Amazon.

A description and analysis of the Henderson Multigenerational Center, in Henderson, Nevada.

This paper discusses global warming as a man-induced condition that has produced a real environmental problem.

A discussion on how the pollution of coastlines makes us more vulnerable to global environmental problems.

A discussion on urban encroachment on agriculture in Northern California.

An analysis of the factors affecting global warming and the current United States stance on the matter.

This paper looks at the endangered species of Green Sea Turtles.

A discussion of tornadoes from the viewpoint of an emergency management director.

A look at the extensive damage caused in the US by the Great Mississippi River Flood of 1993.

A company history and overview of BP Solar.

This paper examines how hydrothermal vents can be a new way to monitor the earth's core.

An analysis of the events surrounding the death of firefighters in California, with particular emphasis on the tools they used.

This paper discusses the conscious conservation efforts to save the Channel Island fox from extinction.

This paper describes current trends in New Zealand aquaculture, with an emphasis on the abalone industry.

A discussion of the leatherback sea turtle and how they are endangered.

An analysis of the link between environmental stresses and conflict.

A detailed account of the Environmental Protection Agency's Stratospheric Ozone Protection Division from its inception until its current state.

A discussion on the problems facing the Yellow River (also known as "Huang He" in Chinese) in China.

This paper examines the various treaties which have been designed to protect our environment.

A discussion about birds and their characteristics.

A discussion regarding the effect of exponential population growth.

A critical look at the US National Park Service (NPS) and the National Parks under their jurisdiction.

A look at the deforestation and air pollution issues in Mexico.

A comparison between hybrid and gasoline powered cars.

This paper attempts to reveal how social conscience and action can change environmental policy for the better in Japan.

This paper discusses the film "Silkwood", which represents a genre of films, including "Erin Brockovich", that exposes real cases of corporate greed and criminality in the area of environmental protection.

This essay attempts to persuade its audience to take action against global warming.

This paper describes four notable figures in environmental science.

A review of the effect of Miracle-Gro plant vitamins and manure on sunflower seedlings.

An examination of the failings of Canada's policies regarding vehicle air pollution.

This paper describes the elements of the Kyoto Protocol, an international plan intended to avert the effects of global warming.

This paper explores whether ethanol is a solution to the energy crisis.

A review of various works regarding environmental education.

An analysis of the problem of overpopulation and the limited available energy to sustain mankind.

A review of the role that nature plays in four works of American literature.

This paper examines the book "State of Fear" by Michael Crichton.

A study proposal to determine the benefits of educating the public about the importance of forest conservation.

An analysis of the causes of acid rain and its effects on the environment.

This paper discusses how the U.S. transportation industry can reduce its dependency on foreign oil.

An overview of the hydrologic cycle and a discussion of its various processes.

This paper examines the water resource shortage in the state of Arizona.

A discussion of organic architecture and the benefits of its use.

An examination of the benefits and problems associated with recycling in the United States.

This paper discusses the danger of carbon emissions and greenhouse gases.

This paper explores the Three Mile Island meltdown of 1979.

This paper describes conservation efforts for the Philippine Eagle.

A review of the work of John Muir, one of the most respected naturalists of his time.

A discussion regarding planktonic animals.

A look at the history of the oil industry.

A description of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's South Side, including history, neighborhood problems, solutions, and its future.

A discussion regarding the work of Rachel Carson and Bruce Babbitt on environmental issues, and how the U.S. government has managed these issues.

A look at the history of caviar and the caviar market.

This paper analyzes Edward Abbey and Barry Lopez; writers who were passionate about nature and the environment.

This paper discusses how the negative effects of excessive dependence on fossil fuels have been detrimental to the overall climate of the earth.

A discussion on global climate change and a look at the use of possible alternative fuels.

This paper suggests that environmental science is a good science that is good for the environment, but polluted by politics.

An analysis of the scarce water resources in Phoenix and how the city has coped with this shortage.

An analysis of President Bush's advanced energy initiative to reduce the need for energy trade with the Middle East.

An analysis of the effects of individual water conservation.

An overview of the peregrine falcon and how it was threatened with extinction.

This paper discusses the issue of the eradication of smallpox from the perspective of environmental ethics.

This paper discusses the relationship between global warming and coral bleaching.

This paper argues that factory farming is immoral and should not be continued in the United States.

This paper analyzes the impact of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on the Hudson River.

A brief analysis of the environmental impact of the Californian Gold Rush.

An analysis of the causes and effects of air pollution on the health of fetuses, adult morbidity and international conflict.

This paper discusses how alternate energy sources are important to global economic stability.

A discussion of the critically acclaimed novel by Jonathan Harr, "A Civil Action."

An analysis of the environmental protest delivered by Edward Abbey in his book "The Monkey Wrench Gang."

A discussion on the emerging technology of a hybrid car, combining the technology of the electric and the gasoline-powered car.

This paper analyzes the political and financial issues likely to emerge from the "Comprehensive Mercury Reduction Act Proposal".

This paper explores the history of the settlement of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

This paper discusses the Virgin Islands and looks at the impact of tourism.

This paper discusses global warming and the possible solutions.

This paper explores proposed changes in policy for the forestry industry that would encourage sustainable development.

An in-depth discussion regarding the properties and uses of the different types of coal.

This paper looks at automobile emissions, the greenhouse effect, development of technology and possible solutions to this worldwide problem.

A review of renewable energy and federal and state government tax credits being offered to businesses and consumers who purchase and install renewable energy systems.

This paper examines the government's housing program for those in need.