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Attitudes towards the Environment, 2008.
Examines the differences in attitudes towards the environment in the developed and developing world
2,690 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper is a literature review to evaluate if the category of being a 'developed' or 'developing' countries is an erroneous measurement in relation to understanding perceptions of countries on the environment. The author concludes that this study clearly demonstrates that an erroneous belief is held by many who state the claim that developing countries are less interested in the environment and hold less interest in addressing environmental concerns than are other countries. On the contrary, developing countries have a great interest in environmental concerns specifically as related to crop research. Several graphs and charts are included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Statement of Thesis
Literature Review
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"A report published April 25th, 2006 by the World Public Opinion Research Organization states that a poll conducted in thirty countries finds that a worldwide consensus finds that climate change is a problem of a serious nature. As a matter of act in a poll of 33,237 individuals worldwide conducted by GlobeScan Incorporated between October 2005 and January 2006 states: "Across all countries, on average 90 percent say that 'climate change or global warming, due to the greenhouse effect' is a serious problem. Only three countries have less than eight in ten endorsing this view.""
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The Threat of China, 2008.
An analysis of the threat China poses to the U.S. and the world.
2,117 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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The paper discusses China's pollution and ecological problems that could have global and regional ramifications. The paper then discusses what may be the biggest threat to the United States, that is the tainted Chinese exports that have so many health and welfare ramifications. The paper shows how China needs to become much more aggressive in pollution and environmental standards, and in inspection and health regulations for its many exported products.
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"Regionally and globally, China poses a threat to the environment, global warming, and pollution in a variety of ways. Pollution stretches from the thriving urban areas throughout China to the rural areas, and includes air pollution, but water pollution is another aspect of the environmental crisis facing China. Thus, China faces several areas of environmental concern, and given its size and influence in the region, it is a danger to itself, but also neighboring countries and the world. Two environmental writers note, "But, along with these gains, it [China] is grappling with environmental problems that could prevent it from sustaining high levels of economic growth in the coming decades. This is a crucial issue for the entire global community, given China's geographic, economic and demographic presence." This threat exists for a number of reasons, and it is clear that the environmental threat in China is not being managed effectively, and so it could mushroom in the 21st century."
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The Problems with High-Rise Buildings, 2008.
A personal argument against the development of high-rise buildings due to the problems that are associated with them.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses some of the community and environmental problems that are inherent with high-rise buildings and their development. The paper presents a personal argument by the writer that enumerates many objective problems with high-rise buildings. It suggests that others should also fight against local governments arguing against the development of high-rises.
From the Paper
"Of an even bigger concern however would be the safety issue of a high-rise building during the numerous times when the local community suffers from exposure to high winds. A recent study showed that "A large and/or violent tornado crossing a densely populated area such as Chicago could cause widespread damage and mortality--with thousands of deaths in some modeled scenarios" (Wurman, Alexander, Robinson, Richardson, 2007, p. 31). Hurricanes and tornadoes can occur at almost anytime or any place and if there were to be a high-rise building constructed in the community the dangers for the individuals who lived and worked in the building could be very high. "In the United States over 1,000 tornadoes occur annually (Grazulis 1993), but they are difficult to predict, and average warning lead times are only 10-15 minutes, meaning that, unlike with hurricanes, many people are unable to leave their homes in the tornado paths"(Simmons and Sutter 2005)."
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Climate Change, 2008.
An illustration of science and skepticism when referring to climate change modeling.
1,761 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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The paper analyzes the positions of two researchers who are opposed on their views of climate change. The paper specifically considers their positions in light of several significant differences the two have, primarily on the issue of computer modeling. The paper notes that S. Fred Singer, an atmospheric physicist at George Mason University, when referring to global warming, argues that "the scenarios are alarmist, computer models reflect real gaps in climate knowledge, and future warming will be inconsequential or modest at most". The paper comments that the opposer is Tom Wigley, a climatologist and senior scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research who commands a wide array of evidence to support his claims regarding climate change. The paper considers the position of each on the issues of computer modeling and the potential impact of climate change, drawing on outside research to demonstrate which position has the greater likelihood of being correct.
From the Paper
"The issue is that when we are dealing with models that work on systemic averages, there is a certain degree of uncertainty and ambiguity built into the model itself. Climate change skeptics like Singer immediately prey upon this uncertainty. He argues that the models are too ambiguous and seemingly contra-dictory to warrant our support. Different models produced by different scientists to account for different data sets cannot even necessarily agree on the same things, therefore the models cannot be trusted. Singer even goes so far as to im-ply that we cannot trust the scientists who construct these models because they could tweak the models to produce the results they want, seemingly in order to impress their climate change colleagues and ensure funding for other projects. Of course, such a claim borders on slanderous and cannot be rightfully considered a mark in favor of Singer's position. Wigley responds generally, "Cooking the books would be a concern if that was what scientists were apt to do. But I don't think scientists generally behave that way". In fact, if we accept that scientists will do anything to ensure their next paycheck, then the integrity of the scientific process is lost and claims by all scientists--Singer in-cluded--cannot be trusted."
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Transporting Hazardous Cargo, 2008.
Discuses FAA regulations and policies for transporting hazardous cargo.
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper explains the importance of strict control and regulation of hazardous goods and materials given the large number of reported possible infractions relating to the hazardous goods and materials regulations. The author stresses that the FAA acts and regulates in close conjunction with other governmental bodies and agencies. Many of these hazardous substances requiring transportation are fuel, farming and medical applications and materials related to manufacturing, mining, and other industrial uses, which are essential to the running of the economy. The paper relates that the three policy principles of the FAA dangerous hazards policy can be summarized as regulation, research and outreach.
Table of Contents:
Introduction and Overview
Policy, Regulations and Procedures
Conclusion
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"Other substances are also referred to according to a four-tier system of identification and regulation. These refer to the identification of certain dangerous goods by name - those goods or materials that are known to be hazardous. The second category is the identification of hazardous materials by hazard class and subdivision. In other words, this refers to certain subdivisions of the classes of dangerous materials that are known to cause fire or explosions. The third level of identification refers to the identification and restriction pf goods according to quantity."
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Post-Katrina New Orleans, 2008.
This essay studies the area of New Orleans two years following Hurricane Katrina.
1,248 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper describes the overall economy of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. The writer first notes that two years after Katrina the population of New Orleans is still growing, but only 40 percent of children in the public schools are previous inhabitants. Homes are for sale everywhere and, though the prices have dropped in some neighborhoods, home prices and rents remain high. The writer then notes that the economy is considered to have regained 79% of its former energy, in labor force size, sales tax revenue, jobs and employers. The writer maintains that economically, the region seems to be stabilizing, but this may be due to the lack of public service infrastructure. The writer concludes that it is stabilizing at a lower number than previous to Katrina, but it may be stabilizing because the shock of the catastrophe has worn off and the population has become used to the slow pace of recovery.
From the Paper
"Businesses have been serviced by the Hispanic population since Katrina, but the growing number of businesses catering to the Hispanic population has only just begun to grow. This is one way in which the city may find a compromise with its perceived problem of the influx of Hispanics. The Central Business District is growing and finding the tourist trade to be coming back, but it is only with the help of the Hispanic population that it will continue to grow.
"In the Central Business District, public and private buildings are still being rebuilt. The delay in making repairs to the Criminal Justice buildings in New Orleans creates a danger to public safety in that police stations and police headquarters are operating out of FEMA trailers. Because of this space in inadequate; there is a lack of desks for writing reports, the ability to plan strategies is hampered; interrogations and interviews are not private, protection of evidence, and housing of criminals and victims is lacking."
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Environmentalism, 2008.
This paper offers a look at the environmentalist movement and its ideals.
1,736 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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The paper defines environmentalism as a movement that was begun to protect the quality of life, through the development of conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution and control of land use. The paper describes the history of the movement and discusses how the group is large, but relatively non-homogenous, as there are countless issues that can be labeled as environmental issues and varying degrees of application and activism within each issue group. The paper looks at the current controversy regarding climate change and recent legislation concerning the environment.
Outline:
History
Current Issues
The Future
Individual and Group Dynamics
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Environmentalism is defined as a movement that was begun to protect the quality of life, through the development of conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution and control of land use. Historically the movement began in the US with the works of Thomas Jefferson, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. Jefferson, attempted to include legislation in the framing of the constitution that encompassed some environmentalist ideals while Emerson and Thoreau, through literature attempted to demonstrate transcendentalist ideals which included many ideals of environmentalism, such as the interconnectedness of nature and the need for change of common social thought of the era with regard to conservation and land use. (Davies 229)"
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Shortleaf Pine and Fire, 2008.
A discussion of the effects of wildland and prescribed fire on the shortleaf pine species.
2,549 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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The paper examines the effects of wildland and prescribed fire on the ecosystems of eastern and midwestern forests in the US. The paper discusses three detrimental effects of fire on an ecological system in general and then focuses on the shortleaf pine species and explains how the shortleaf pine actually benefits from both wildland and prescribed fire in a number of ways. The paper does note, however, that caution is needed to ensure that prescribed fires are performed properly. The paper includes a map and a table.
From the Paper
"First, it is important to understand what makes up the shortleaf pine species. The shortleaf pine, scientifically named Pinus echinata, is a member of the Pinaceae family of trees. It is the most common of the southern yellow pines, with an average height between 70 and 100 feet. The trunk, on average, is between one and a half and three feet. It is considered one of the larger pines, and has a broad, open crown. The needles of the species are slender and flexible, and vary from dark blue to light green in color. They are often between two and four inches in length, with two or three in each needle bundle. The cones of the shortleaf pine are long and egg-shaped, dull brown in color, and vary from one and one half to three inches in length. The cones remain attached following maturity, but do open at that time to reveal thin, keeled scales with small prickles (Farjon, 2001)."
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Causes of Global Warming, 2008.
This paper looks at the causes of global warming and discusses the importance of this subject.
1,657 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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In this article, the writer addresses the topic of what causes global warming and reviews the issues involved in the continuing advancement of climate change. The writer also looks at the process of persuading readers that climate change is real, no matter what some members of the media say. Further, the writer discusses how climate change has gathered so much momentum in the past ten or more years. In addition, the writer examines why so many powerful members of the media attack the science that offers empirical proof that climate change threatens the planet and its inhabitants. The writer concludes that intelligent students and others who care should take climate change seriously, and do something about their own lives to lessen their carbon imprint.
Outline:
Introduction
The Conservative Attacks on Science
What is the Most Recent Science about Climate Change?
What Evidence is there that Humans Cause Global Warming?
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The conservative media and conservative politicians have been teaming up to cast doubt on the scientists and others who believe that global warming is not only man-made, but that it is one of the most dangerous environmental threats in the history of the planet.
"Media members like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, and others, along with Bush Administration spokespersons, have powerful voices that reach millions of listeners. By continuing to call those who believe in global warming "far left environmental crazies" and ridiculing the media members who accurately report serious climate change, the conservative media and Bush Administration members are doing a disservice to America and the world.
"Recently, for example, on his radio program, Limbaugh ridiculed testimony given by an 18-year old Eskimo woman who spoke to the Congress about how climate change is negatively affecting her village in Alaska. Charlee Lockwood told the Congress that moose have moved north of her village now, seeking colder climates; berry patches give less fruit than before; and the fishing isn't as good since the water in the ocean got slightly warmer. "
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Pollution Control on the Olifants River, 2008.
An evaluation of the feasibility of implementing market-based pollution control strategies in the Olifants River region of South Africa.
3,098 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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The paper examines the current situation on the Olifants River and the extent of its pollution. The paper identifies market-based approaches to pollution control and considers the feasibility of applying similar market-based pollution controls in the Olifants River. The paper concludes with the recommendation that market-based pollution controls offer one of the best means of improving the quality of the water resources in the river. The paper appends several photos that require QuickTime and a TIFF (uncompressed) decompressor to view.
Outline:
Introduction
The Situation: Discharge and Pollution in Olifants River
A Solution: Trading Discharge Credits for Pollution Management
Application: Feasibility in the Olifants River Situation
Conclusion and Policy Recommendations
From the Paper
"A significant portion of the mining, agricultural, and power generation requirements of South Africa is currently managed with water from the Olifants River. Because of the very real problem of drought in the region, it is crucial that the water resources that available from the river are managed in an effective manner that efficiently distributes the limited resource to as many interests as possible in the highest quality form available. At issue is the matter of pollution of the Olifants River. This has been primarily attributed to runoff from existing and older, disused mines."
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Nissan v. Maryland Shipbuilding, 2008.
An analysis of the "Nissan Motor Corp. v. Maryland Shipbuilding and Drydock Company" case that highlights the difficulty of applying common law to corporate environmental issues.
4,277 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 113.95
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The paper discusses the case of "Nissan Motor Corp. v. Maryland Shipbuilding and Drydock Company". The paper examines the history of the case, the background and specific requirements of the environmental issues and regulations cited in the lawsuit, and the reasons behind the use of such regulations. The paper also discusses the final verdict of the court and the reasoning behind the judgment in order to show that the judges were correct in their judgment.
From the Paper
"In the last several decades as industry has increased throughout the United States, there have been several court cases regarding industrial chemicals, their use, and the liability of those using potentially hazardous materials. From personal property cases to cases between industries, the court systems have struggled to determine criteria for negligence, trespassing, liability, and other aspects of potentially harmful materials in the air, water, and soil. With no specific federal criteria for such suits, and only common law to interpret in such cases, these issues can be solely up to interpretation of the law. With additional concerns about jurisdiction in cases of maritime commerce, such suits can be difficult to judge, at best."
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Vesuvius: Past, Present and Future, 2008.
A discussion of the volcano Vesuvius, its history and its potential threat to the people living near it today.
2,332 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses Mount Vesuvius and its previous eruptions and the ongoing seismic monitoring in the region which is aimed at predicting when the next eruption will take place. The author provides a detailed description of an eruption, and explains that although scientists know what to expect in case of an eruption, it is much harder to forecast when exactly it will take place. Emergency evacuation plans are based on advance notice of several days, but there is a real possibility of a large eruption from Vesuvius with very little advance warning or time to evacuate the region, including the city of Naples. The author concludes that a much more effective plan must be developed and implemented to assure that the public can be moved out in time.
From the Paper
"Before the eruption, there were warning signs that were ignored or not correctly interpreted. Seven years before, there had been a major earthquake that had destroyed large parts of the city, which were still being rebuilt when the eruption came. A small earthquake earlier in August had shaken the town, and wells had gone dry. The only written report of an eyewitness came from Pliny the Younger, who saw a cloud of unusual size, a cloud that resembled the umbrella pine tree. This cloud was actually a column of hot gas mixed with tons of rock and ash, reaching skyward to about twenty miles. As the column cooled, it rained down in the form of ash, covering Pompeii. Those remaining behind in the city tried to flee and were often encased in ash as they ran, creating death statues that have been excavated from the ruins."
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Arsenic Contamination at Deloro, 2008.
This paper discusses the arsenic contamination at Deloro Mine, eastern Ontario.
1,151 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper discusses the arsenic poisoning in the tiny eastern Ontario village of Deloro and how the environment ministry was aware of this for more than a decade before it decided to take action. The paper reviews the literature on the poisoning of Deloro and on arsenic contamination in general.
Outline:
Introduction
The Poisoning of Deloro
Arsenic Contamination and Poisoning
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The provincial government had known for more than a decade that the people of Deloro had been breathing arsenic-laden air and living with arsenic-poisoned soil, according to McAndrew in his 1999 article. However, on June 10th, 1999 the approximately 175 residents learned the truth, during a community meeting organized by the ministry to inform the residents about the cleanup efforts that would be conducted at the abandoned Deloro gold mine and smelter."
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Population and the Environment, 2008.
This paper discusses the ecological impact of species' and humans' population growth.
744 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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The paper describes community interactions between and among species that affects their continued viability. The paper then discusses how human activity and population growth alters global resources and other fundamental ecological elements of the biosphere far beyond the ability of any other species. The paper paints a picture of how humans contribute to the depletion, destruction, erosion and other dramatic changes to the ecological environment that are detrimental to nonhuman species, as well as to future generations of human beings.
Outline:
Population Growth, the Environment, and Community Interactions
The Effects of Human Activity on the Environment
From the Paper
"In principle, the relationship between population size and the environment is very simple and equally direct. Living organisms consume natural resources to provide for their energy needs. The specific mechanism through which they accomplish this vary substantially: some organisms consume other living organisms; some consume only other organisms' waste products, or scavenge their left-over consumables; still others manufacture their energy by synthesizing energy from sunlight and elements occurring naturally in the gaseous atmosphere."
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