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Oil Spills, 2009.
An examination of the problems associated with oil spills into waterways and the need for dramatic resolutions.
913 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper examines the problem of oil spills into waterways. The paper presents the thesis that oil spills are a terrible ecological hazard which justify such dramatic resolutions as the establishment of a global ship safety standard for qualifications to haul oil and, even more aggressively important, to find ways to reduce America's dependency of fossil fuel and foreign oil.
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"This is a stark indication that there is a need for something to be done. We cannot afford to sacrifice our environment and ecology to continue to live our collectively chosen lifestyle. It is necessary to introduce meaningful legislation that can at least limit America to a receptiveness to ships meeting safety and environmental standards. That will mean coming to either terms of cooperation or diminishing need from oil trading partner. Of course, facing off with the oil industry is not a desirable task, with the sheer power and influence of this industry making it difficult if not impossible to oppose. However, the economic demands upon the industry are high as well, meaning that there is a sheer internal logic to improvement of standards across the boards."
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Animal Rights, 2009.
An open letter that illustrates the extent of our cruelty to animals and calls for the practice of vegetarianism.
1,329 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The writer hopes to bring awareness to the cruelty the billion dollar food industry inflicts on animals such as pigs, cows, chickens and fish. The paper presents many gruesome facts in order to emphasize our need to defend our hapless animal friends. The writer believes that the best way to fight for them is to encourage vegetarianism that will make sure no more animals have to live through the inhumane factory farms.
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"It is an undeniable fact that all creatures have the right to live in harmony here on Earth. Every living creature has the right to live every minute without fear, or be ill-fated in a violent death. We, as human beings, are placed here as stewards of nature. We have been tasked to care for the life of every animal, be it small, big, domesticated, wild, or extinct. This includes animals that are being cultivated and slaughtered everyday for the sake of man's nourishment. Common animals such as pigs, cows, chickens, and fishes are continuously being devalued. We forget the fact that these animals, like people, have rights. I write to you to today to bring awareness to the cruelty the billion dollar food industry brings on these animals. With these facts, I hope to enlighten that there is a need to fight for our hapless animal friends, and the best way to fight for them is encourage people to revert to vegetarianism. I hope to convince you that vegetarianism is a lifestyle that adheres to our roles as stewards of all living creatures."
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TerraLogos and Branding, 2009.
This paper looks at the marketing of home energy inspections, focusing on TerraLogos Green Home Energy Services, Inc.
908 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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In this article, the writer looks at TerraLogos Green Home Energy Services, Inc. that is a service-based company located in Baltimore, Maryland. The writer explains that this company provides advice to home owners and prospective home owners as to how to make a home healthier, more environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The writer also discusses that, because of TerraLogos's mission, the company is uniquely positioned to capitalize on current trends emphasizing the need for sustainable, greener home environments. Additionally, the writer looks at different branding and marketing efforts through which TerraLogos could market its services to consumers who are concerned about high heating and cooling costs, ventilation, mold, and other concerns.
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"After inspecting a home and advising, for example, a new home buyer about the need for a new central air system, the home inspector could refer the owner to TerraLogos, which could then provide an energy audit of the home, so that the new system could be installed in the most economical fashion possible to the customer, and reduce the global footprint of the home on the environment. All involved parties would benefit from this partnership--the owner would be glad to employ home inspectors that could give them a trusted referral to an energy-conscious company like TerraLogos, TerraLogos and the home inspectors would both benefit from the added business, and the consumer would prosper from the added savings.
"Another effective way for TerraLogos to brand itself as "your partner in home energy efficiency," might be to advertise in conjunction with home improvement stores that market green appliances and products, given that consumers surfing such sites might be overwhelmed at the many options for improving their homes, and desire professional advice. During the early stages of branding, even engaging in certain community service products at a 'cost' might be one way of demonstrating the TerraLogos's commitment to energy efficiency, its ethics, and also its ability to generate proven community services."
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Coal Mining in Appalachia, 2009.
An exploration of the environmental effects of coal mining in the Appalachian regions.
2,791 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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The paper overviews the history of the development of coal mining methods in the Appalachian regions. The paper looks at underground mining, strip mining and mountaintop removal mining (MRM) as well as the problem of inadequately controlled and managed coal slurry impoundments and slag heaps. The paper also describes the harmful effects of these methods of mining on the environment. In addition, the paper refers to many studies that all emphasize the fact that a more harmonious balance between industrial coal mining and the environment needs to established.
Outline:
Introduction
The Environmental History of Appalachian Coal Mining
Environmental Impact of Coal Mining in the Appalachians
Conclusion
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"The issue of coal mining in the Appalachian regions has in recent years been the cause of much debate and contention. The central concern in this debate is the dramatic and severe impact that coal mining has had on the environment of the region. In the age of global warming and climate change the issue of the devastation of the natural environment through mining methods such as mountaintop removal mining (MRM) tends to evoke strong and critical responses."
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Hazardous Waste, 2009.
This paper discusses the causes and impacts of solid waste, as well as a solution to this problem.
1,434 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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The paper lists the environmental impacts of solid waste from domestic and commercial activities of humans. The paper discusses peoples' failure to adapt to environmental limitations and therefore suggests that a changed environment approach should start with the education of the population. The paper further proposes that the actions of environment protection be legally enforced and made compulsory while also appealing to the social duty of each and every one of us.
Outline:
The Problem
Factors
Humans' Implications
The Current Solution
The Proposed Solution
The Required Support
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"At a global level, one out of five people do not have access to fresh water; the numbers are expected to increase. Out of the entire resources of fresh water, 40 percent are no longer drinkable. The United States only has 4 percent of their initial forests. The United States consumes 30 percent of the global resources allocated per year; at this rate, we would need five planets just to get by (Leonard, 2008). However, we only have one planet, but since we are simply trashing it, we need to come up with a better plan to preserve the environment."
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Global Activism, 2009.
A discussion of the role of the Institute for Food and Development Policy (IFDP) in addressing food shortage issues around the world
2,031 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses the role and the importance of global activism in addressing food shortages around the world. It specifically discusses the role of the Institute for Food and Development Policy (IFDP). The paper presents information from an interview with one of the volunteers at the Institute and discusses the volunteer's view of the importance of team work and the way in which the goal presented in the mission of the Institute is achieved.
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"Overall, it can be said that the activity of the Institute is quite important for the way in which it manages to address the issues that affect the poor in the US and in the world. In time, it can come to develop a new and implicated civil society, one which is aware of the need for getting more and more involved in the situation of the global community. Nonetheless, in order to have a powerful impact on the society the Institute should reconsider its communication campaign and the way in which it tries to send its message across. Even so the presence of the Institute is an important asset for the activist movement around the world."
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Urban Planning for the 2010 Winter Olympics, 2009.
An examination of the urban planning projects surrounding the 2010 Winter Olympic games in Vancouver.
2,112 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses the series of capital projects surrounding the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia and analyzes the controversy surrounding the projects. The paper first describes the role of the federal and provincial governments in funding these projects. The paper then discusses upgrading the freeway between Vancouver and Whistler (the two host sites), venue construction and a new light rail ("Skytrain") link between downtown Vancouver and the airport.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Factual Statement
Analysis: Accountability
Analysis: The Decision to Bid
Conclusion
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"The last key lesson from this case regarding public accountability is to explicitly delineate projects when faced with multifaceted capital investment decisions. This project comprised on several components that were not laid out in the original budget plans. It could be reasonably argued that some of these were inevitable regardless of the Olympics. Expanding the light rail to the airport puts the city on par with most other global cities. The Sea-to-Sky Highway has long been subject to landslides and an inordinately high accident rate and thus was in need of improvement. But the question of whether or not these projects should be considered independently of this particular capital investment has confused the situation, leading to misunderstanding amongst the citizens on an issue with hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars at stake."
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Wild Land Recreation, 2009.
This paper looks at the forest ecosystem, concentrating on the issue of fire policy.
811 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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In this article, the writer notes that there is an increasingly comprehensive body of literature outlining the role that fire plays in the forest ecosystem. The writer discusses that several sources tie the role of fire to some of the present issues in the national parks and forests today; and illustrates how controlled or prescribed burns can be a positive tool in the practice of forest management. The writer maintains that suppression of burning leads to a variety of problems, including the eradication of certain species and the increased the risk of catastrophic fire. The writer concludes that by using controlled or prescribed burns, forest managers can reduce these negative outcomes, for the long-term health of the forests they manage by fostering conditions closer to those that occur in nature. Further, the writer notes that there are a wide range of examples of successful controlled burn programs that can be drawn on for insight and inspiration.
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"In a 2005 article in National Parks Magazine, S. Kirkwood outlines how regrowth after a fire begins immediately. As more sunlight and rainfall reach the ground, grass and flowers quickly sprout from the soil, which has been enriched with ash.
"Turner, Hargrove, Gardner and Romme analyze in the Journal of Vegetation Science the relationship between heterogeneity and fire size. This work is based on a study of certain scientific after effects of burning in Yellowstone. The information gleaned from this report allows forest managers to determine strategic locations for planting certain types of plant species after fires."
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Air Pollution in Italy, 2009.
An assessment of the air pollution in Italy.
2,301 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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The paper looks at the sources of pollution in Italy, at the transport of pollution, the level of the phenomenon, as well as the effect it has on the population. The paper also considers the regulations imposed by the EU and the national states to reduce emissions. The paper shows that pollution represents a major issue for the Italian state and action must be taken in order to reduce the quantity of polluting agents because the health of the population will eventually be affected.
Outline:
Sources of Pollution in Italy
The Transport of Pollution
The Level of Pollution in Italy
Effects on the Population
Measures Taken by the Authorities
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"Globalization is beginning to put its mark on the environment at a global scale. More and more countries and regions in the world are facing increased levels of pollution due to the irresponsible development of industries and areas which represent high sources of pollution. At the global level action is being taken especially through the Kyoto Protocol to reduce these effects. Nonetheless, the situation is according to specialists out of control and increased measures must be taken in order to reduce the potentially irreversible effects of the industrial pressure that is affecting the global environment."
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Pollution Prevention, 2009.
An exploration of the best approach to pollution prevention.
1,574 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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The paper attempts to show how the best approach to pollution prevention is one that cost-effectively reduces waste, minimizes worker exposure to toxic materials, optimizes the use of materials, improves a product's competitiveness in local and world markets, and enhances a company's image of responsibility to the community. The paper outlines the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) that regulates solid and hazardous wastes from generation through disposal. The paper also offers a case study in waste reduction and discusses the tool of life-cycle analysis. The paper concludes that more accountability is a best practice that will fulfill all the criteria outlined above.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Case Study in Waste Reduction
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
Summary and Conclusion
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"The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a federal environmental law that regulates solid and hazardous wastes from generation through disposal. Hazardous wastes are divided into to categories: (1) listed and (2) characteristic. Characteristic Hazardous wastes are stated to exhibit "one or more of the four hazardous characteristics" which are those of: (1) ignitability; (2) corrosivity; (3) reactivity and (4) toxicity. (Ohio EPA, nd) Listed hazardous wastes are stated to be listed specifically by name or process in the hazardous waste regulations." Pollution prevention is stated to use "source reduction and environmentally sound recycling to reduce or eliminate hazardous waste and other pollution at the source. Pollution prevention, also termed P2 is stated to include "good operating practices, material substitutions, process changes and recycling." (Ohio EPA, nd) P2 further addresses "all waste streams" including solid and hazardous waste, air and water." (Ohio EPA, nd) "
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Environmental Science Guide to Shoreline Stability, 2009.
A research proposal discussing the natural and manmade factors, as well as the licensing and regulatory issues, involved in shoreline construction projects.
1,403 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This research proposal paper discusses the natural and manmade factors along shorelines that must be taken into consideration in shoreline construction projects. It also discusses the regulatory and licensing factors that are critically important for companies before they begin shoreline construction. The paper compiles a research guide specifically for use by government officials that lists the available options and associated costs of installation and repair, and the effectiveness of each option.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Purpose Of Study
Significance
Proposed Methodology
Background Of Shoreline Processes And Erosion Problem
Shoreline Protection Techniques
Guidance For Selection Among Shoreline Protection Techniques
Required Permits For Construction
Director Of Other Sources Of Assistance And Information
Summary & Conclusion
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"Developing a shoreline management plan allows the designation of the levels of development as well as stabilization of the shoreline and the method appropriate based upon the designation of the shoreline segment. The plans can be just one part of a larger plan for management or the plans may be of the nature of stand-alone plans for management. (ORCM, 2007) According to OCRM it is a requirement that in Washington "local governments must develop Shoreline Master Plans to balance land use and preservation within 200 feet of the shore." (2007) It is important to note the following as well related in the report: "The type of environmental designation then dictates how much and what type of development and land use(s) are allowed, including what type of shoreline stabilization structures (if any) are allowed.""
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Yellowstone National Park Fire Issues, 2009.
This paper reviews the article entitled: "Mount St. Helens: A Case Study of Managing for Change in Wildland Recreation" written by Alan Ewert and published by the USDA Forest Service in Riverside, California.
1,411 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 47.95
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In this paper, the writer notes that Alan Ewert writes that the study of Mount St. Helens has provided a case that is interesting in terms of forest and wildland study because Mount St. Helens has undergone radical alteration in recent years. The writer explains that changes in this wildland area are due to volcanic activity. The writer reviews the work of Ewert and discusses whether an impact on wildland recreation management decisions is indicated. The writer then discusses how might a manager integrate this research into site management, according to Ewert. Further, the writer discusses the recommendations for the research in terms of making the research more applicable to wildland recreation management.
Outline:
Overview
Introduction
Research Questions
Literature Review
Methods
Results
Discussion
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Recreation area management is stated by Ewert to function under the supposition that the recreational opportunities are created by management with users response being favorable or unfavorable in nature to the opportunities that the manger presents.
"Toward this end, uppermost areas of the mountain were given the classifications of: (1) primitive; and (2) semi-primitive areas. Restrictions were placed on developments that were man-made and the criteria for the number who were allowed to climb at one time were reduced. Ewert states that through limitations of the number who could climb, which was set at 100 per day ..."
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Controlled Burning, 2009.
A look at the controversy surrounding the controlled burning at Yellowstone National Park.
954 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses the controlled burning at Yellowstone National Park where environmentalists were accused of having too much of a hands-off policy in terms of looking after and burning Yellowstone. The paper looks at the argument that if controlled burning spirals into an uncontrolled fire, it can damage rather than aid the general ecosystem of flora and fauna. The paper then considers the other point of view that the reason for the severity of such recent fires is the lack of small, controlled burnings, not an excess of them.
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"Controlled burning is a fairly routine part of park maintenance at Yellowstone National Park. Controlled burning has been used as a tool of wildlife conservation in the past, as a way of promoting a greater diversity and abundance of plants and animals in conservation parks such as Yellowstone. Controlled burning is seen as a way of being 'more' rather than less close or similar to nature and how nature regulates species diversity. "Most wildlife biologists (at least in the west) love to see small, controlled fires burning in areas of potential wildlife habitat -especially where a mosaic type burn can occur that leaves gaps in the burn of unburned fuel. These gaps provide the cover for wildlife that can still enjoy the benefits of the burn (new growth, nutrient release, etc.). Wildlife thrives on new growth after a controlled burn" (Albright 2000). Burning, responsibly controlled by fire officials, can make for a better environment for new plant and animal species."
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"Desert Solitaire", 2009.
An analysis of Edward Abbey's beliefs about communing with wildlife in "Desert Solitaire".
1,880 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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The paper attempts to show how "Desert Solitaire", by Edward Abbey, conveys the ability of each individual to reclaim his nativism from the corrupting impact of consumerism, war and social conformity. The paper notes Abbey's emphasis on the connection between America's dependence on the automobile and the simultaneous degradation of its environment and international relations. The paper also points out Abbey's suggestion that one may serve himself best by communing with America's nature rather than its marketplace.
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"The American West has always been a locale of mythical proportions, with its sheer expanse, exoticness and diversity making it a historically rich point of inflection for natural scientists, adventurers and philosophers to better understand the country as a whole. By immersing himself deep into the heart of the desert, Edward Abbey, committed to all three aformentioned professions by way of his experiences there, paints a gritty and down-to-Earth portrait of the Arches National Park that succeeds in representing the mysterious allure of the West. Particularly, Abbey's gruff authority gives voice to the frustrations of a great many Americans during the time in which he authored this journal, published in 1968. Serving over one summer in an aluminum government trailer just a step away from his ranger station, Abbey's time spent submerged in the mountains, gorges and canyons of the park pointedly reflects the wedge driven between what the author's own American values and the violent thrust of modernity."
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