Abstract This paper outlines the ethical problems with Dow Chemical Company's production of Dioxin and their inability to properly manage the waste they produce. It then outlines the reasons for a moral obligation to remedy the problem. The paper focuses its argument by taking both anthropocentric approaches and anti-anthropocentric approaches to the issue.
From the Paper "Nearly all corporations produce waste as a by-product of the service or product they provide. That waste can have detrimental effects on the surrounding environment; not only the corporation's environment but the public and private environments associated with the effects of that waste. The Dow Chemical company produces many different kinds of waste in their production of various chemical products. In her article "Dioxin Class-Status Question Will Get another Day in Court," Kathie Marchlewski discusses a specific waste product released by the Dow Chemical Company into the Tittabawassee River in Midland, Michigan. This paper will take into account the ethical considerations of releasing Dioxin into the Tittabawassee River. The scope of this essay will be divided into two main approaches to dealing with environmental ethics: anthropocentric approaches and anti-anthropocentric approaches."
Abstract This six-page undergraduate paper discusses the usage and effects of Agent Orange (2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin) in the USA. The paper analyzes laws dealing with the usage of dioxin as well as enforcement of these laws and consequences.
From the Paper "The etiology of the disease known as aplastic anemia is unfettered in most idiopathic instances, but controversial regarding myelotoxin agents. Thomas (1990, pp. 117-118) defines the disease aplastic anemia as:
Anemia caused by deficient red cell production due to disorders of bone marrow.
Etiology: Approximately half of the cases are idiopathic; most common in adolescents and young adults. Exposure to chemical and antineoplastic agents, and ionizing radiation can result in aplastic anemia. A congenital form has been described.
There currently exists considerable controversy as to the etiology of aplastic anemia, particularly regarding the role of..."
Abstract This paper looks at the different types of contaminants that exist and the role they play in polluting the environment. The paper also looks at the damage these pollutants cause to human and animal life and the activities that are mostly involved in the ongoing process of environmental contamination.
From the Paper "In today's modern life, there are many activities that produce toxic or harmful chemicals and pathogens to be released into the environment. Both pathogens and toxic chemicals cause various kinds of illness and disease in humans as well as in other living organisms"
This paper discusses the history of the destruction of the physical environmental caused by war especially the problems of oil well fires in the Kuwait war and the pollution of groundwater in the Croatia War.
Abstract This paper explains that wars have always harmed the environment and killed or wounded non-combatants; however, modern technology has greatly increased the scope of violence by targeting industrial facilities such as oil fields, refineries and nuclear reactors thus creating unprecedented environmental and health impacts. The author points out that the threat to the environment has increased throughout history from the battle of Delium, 424 B.C., when the Athenians destroyed local vineyards and agricultural fields for a short-term military advantage, to the use of Agent Orange, a chemical with long-term danger, in the Vietnam War. The paper concludes that, because of long-lived contaminates such as dioxins and unexploded ordnance, society has reached a point in its war fighting capability where it must consider the consequences of developing and using these sophisticated weapons.
From the Paper "During WW II, the Soviets used scorched earth tactics on their own territory to deny Germany the resources it needed to continue its offensive. Rebuilding the industrial base would take longer and cleaning up contamination in those areas of Russia is, in many cases, just the beginning. In the Vietnam War, modern herbicides were used to destroy vegetation to deny the enemy concealment. The long-term effects of these herbicides are still unclear. Further, mass bombings of vegetated areas with napalm, forest fires, and bomb craters also threatened the habitat over large areas of the country. In the 1980s, Soviets destroyed crops and fields in Afghanistan to deny food to the Mujahadeen rebels."
Abstract The paper compares and contrasts the limitations of each the three ways of dealing with waste: landfill, incineration and the 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle). In particular, the paper focuses on municipal and non-hazardous waste. The paper critically examines each of these methods and their flaws. The paper argues that the 3Rs are the most sustainable ways of dealing with waste and that, despite the flaws, some of which can be fixed, this is the best long-term solution.
Outline:
Landfill
Incineration
The 3Rs
From the Paper "Waste disposal presents a big environmental problem that is universal to all nations of the world. Canada is no exception. "In 2000, Canadians generated 1021 kg of non-hazardous waste per capital" Statistics Canada (qtd. in McLaren, 373.) Waste is an increasing problem within our consumerist society, since not only has it brought about adverse environmental impact but it is also becoming increasingly expensive to deal with it and we are producing more despite all our efforts. In Canada for example "non-hazardous waste disposal per capita was 7 per cent higher in 2000 than in 1996" (Mclaren, 373). Gandy states that "many US cities now face a tax burden for their solid waste management which is exceeded only by education and roads" (31)."
Abstract This paper provides a review of the literature to determine the mechanisms and techniques of the knockout mice experiments, including how they are performed and how they affect the mice at the cellular level in terms of cell structure and/or function. The paper discusses some of the experiments in which knockout mice have been used in the study of diabetes. The paper concludes that having large numbers of knockout mice available for the screening of potential drugs will accelerate the discovery of new types of medications and the understanding of the etiology of a number of diseases, including diabetes.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper "One of the unfortunate consequences of living in the 21st century is the fact that people today stand a better chance of contracting diabetes than ever before. In fact, over the past few decades, the incidence of diabetes has approached epidemic levels and there are currently 177 million persons with diabetes in the world (World Health Organization 2005). The basis for this increased incidence of diabetes has been directly correlated with many aspects of modern lifestyles, particularly a paucity of exercise combine wit an unhealthy diet characterized by fast food and vending machine snacks (Alonso-Magdalena et al. 106)."
