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Environmental Ethics, 2005.
An analysis of the environmental ethics movement.
3,450 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This paper analyzes the environmental ethics movement. It considers ethics in general and then explores all of the considerations surrounding the field of environmental ethics. The paper explores the concept of the environment and man's place in relation to other organisms and various environmental ethical constructs. The author concludes that a pragmatic approach that recognizes the relative intrinsic value of organisms and considers their inter-relatedness is the best method.
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"What exactly is man's responsibility to the environment. When deliberating on whether to take an action that benefits human beings but harms nature or natural organisms what kind of moral calculus must be undertaken to reach a decision. These are the questions ...."
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The Metaphysics of Environmental Ethics, 2004.
This paper is an essay on the metaphysics of environmental ethics, based on J. Sterba?s, ?Earth Ethics?.
3,565 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 99.95
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This paper discusses the differences between moral and legal rights. Legal rights are created by conventional authorities, but moral rights are non-conventional, as they are discovered rather than created. The author defines "species-ism" as putting the interest of your own species in front of the interest of other species and claims species-ism is unjust because we must treat every being the same way. The paper concludes that all of these metaphysics may seem to be a lot of talk and no action; however, from talk comes awareness and ideas and sharing them with members of the community is the only way that we can make real changes to benefit our environmental policy.
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"In natural extinctions, nature takes away life when it has become unfit as Darwin would put it, or when the habitat alters, and supplies other life in its place. When artificial extinction takes place, it shuts down tomorrow because it shuts down speciation. The chief cause of artificial extinction of recent times is humans through encroachment, habitat destruction as well as many other factors caused by humans and when this happens nothing gets replaced. When natural extinction occurs, a species may be lost but this should not be viewed as a bad things because the species that is lost is replaced by another species."
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Ethics and Environmental Ethics, 2006.
An investigation into ethics and how they apply to natural resource management.
4,455 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 116.95
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This paper defines ethics and explains some of the different viewpoints on ethics that exist. The paper then gives a critical view of ethics. Next, it discusses Aldo Leopold's land ethic. The paper concludes that there are many different opposing viewpoints in ethics and every person must make up their own ethics by which to live.
Table of Contents:
How do we Define Ethics?
A complicated System of Groups
Ethical Theories
Deontological Versus Teleological Theories
Every Situation is Different
The Critical View of Ethics
The Never Ending Story
Ethics as a Limiting Factor
Ethics as Propaganda
Ethics and the Environment
Aldo Leopold's Ethics
Aldo Leopold's Land Ethic
Conclusion
In the Literature
The Rose Theory
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"In order to discuss ethics, one must first attempt to understand the intricacies involved in this discipline. First, a distinction must be made between ethics and morality. "Ethical wisdom consists in knowing how to frame the ideal, and moral sagacity consists in knowing how to put the ideal to work and realize it in practice" (Rader 1964). In other words, ethics may be thought of as the theory by which morality is practiced. Although separate ideas, neither morality nor ethics can exist without the other. Once this distinction is made, the question must be asked, is ethics a science? Researchers have long tried to answer this question, and many have come to the following conclusion. It is believed that ethics is a "normative science: concerned with norms and standards not empirical facts" (Rader 1964)."
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Environmental Ethics in the Modern World, 2002.
Examines the ethical aspects of environmental issues facing the world today, focusing on Toronto and Los Angeles.
2,775 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 7 sources, $ 102.95
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As the health and stability of our natural environment becomes threatened due to the relentless increase in demands we place on it, the importance of finding new alternatives to antiquated waste management practices and antiquated modes of resource use, becomes more and more imperative. This paper will examine the ethical aspects of this key issue facing all societies today in the global village, focusing on the role of pollution and consumption as it relates to two major world cities, Toronto and Los Angeles.
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Environmental Ethics, 2002.
A study into biodiversity and the ethics associated with it.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 53.95
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A paper on examination of the environmental problem of preserving biodiversity from three different environmental ethical positions.
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Environmental Ethics, 2002.
A paper which discusses the importance of protecting the environment as a matter of moral duty.
2,704 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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This paper discusses issues of environmental protection and control as they affect our business, social and individual decisions. It shows that the long-term goal of environmental ethics must be to develop a logical approach to ethics that will manage to convince mankind of the benefits of resolving pertinent and dangerous issues through sound and ethical policy-making decisions.
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"Environmental ethics is a field of study that provides guidance in the analysis of moral problems related to our natural environment (Sagoff, 1988). Since the early 1970s society has become increasingly aware that the numerous problems relating to our natural environment are critical on a variety of levels. Yet both traditional and contemporary decision-making tools have failed to protect us from the costs of environmental deterioration and crises. This is a situation that we can no longer afford to ignore."
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"Ishmael": An Environmental Ethical Issue, 2002.
This paper looks at the book "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn and the environmental ethics outlined in the book.
1,555 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses Daniel Quinn's book "Ishmael" and how the environmental ethics as outlined by Quinn relate to the world and man today. It shows how man, by looking at the damage he has carried out in the name of progress, can help to halt and possibly heal the earth before its destruction is complete.
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"Ishmael is a book that will slowly draw the reader into an imagery that is almost direct and forthright into new perspectives and answers old questions, it opens up new attitudes and understandings of old mysteries that are so ingrained into the culture of man that they are accepted as truth. Ishmael is a book for those who are disillusioned with the current state that the world is in and the politically correct solutions that are totally ineffective."
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Environmental Ethics and Morality, 2008.
An analysis of the ways that people are contributing to environmental problems on the planet.
3,830 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper discusses the environmental problems of the world, including world hunger and disease, lack of democracy, overpopulation, resource depletion and the destruction of habitat and species. It looks at the ways that people are contributing to these problems and briefly discusses the political aspect of the overwhelming planetary problems. The paper also looks at the role of media in these problems.
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Deep Ecology
Social Ecology / Murray Bookchin
Barry Commoner, Michael Coor, And Paul J. Stamler
Ching Lai Cheng
UN Compact & Human Rights In Depth
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"Ching talks on page 328 about a very important point brought up in this class and that is "over-advertising" (which supposedly stimulates the "consumption of goods"), which in this paper I will call "manipulative" advertising, in solidarity with the instructor. The lies, distortions, and basic con jobs that are part of today's television, movie, magazine and Internet advertising campaigns should be attacked with logic and facts by legislators and other leaders. Much of the advertising on television today is morally disgusting; but while there is no way to really stop it, people in positions of influence should condemn it. The materialistic attitudes in America, unfortunately, are here to stay. But educating young people in schools, churches, and other social venues is more and more necessary. Many millions of young people today are addicted to electronic games (X-Boxes, Nintendo, etc), cell phones, text messaging, emails, movies and other technologies. While they are certainly influenced by advertising perhaps more than any previous generation, at the same time they seem to have more autonomy from their parents than any previous generation as well. Rather than legislate what advertising should be acceptable for the mass marketing of goods and technologies, leaders should encourage parents to teach their children about the natural world, and share values with them that transcend their immediate desire for fun and games."
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Environmental Justice, 2005.
An in-depth study of environmental justice and environmental racism with a focus on the state of Illinois.
17,249 words (approx. 69.0 pages), 60 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper is a thorough review of the problem of environmental racism and whether it does indeed exist in Chicagoland. The paper also examines whether or not instances of environmental injustice have increased or decreased since President Bill Clinton's Executive Order 12898 was issued in 1994. The paper also attempts to determine whether the civil rights movement in general has left the environmental injustice/environmental racism agenda behind.
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Literature Review
Chicagoland Contaminated Sites
Environmental Racism/Environmental Injustice
Civil Rights Movement/Environmental Justice
Methodology
Results
New Handling of Environmental Remediation
Post-Executive Order 12898
Pre-Executive Order 12898 Remediation
Second Radioactive Cleanup Site
Printing Chemicals
Lead Removal at East St. Louis Sites
Illinois EPA Projects, 2004 and 2003
Activities in 2003
Activities in 2004
Activities in 2005
Discussion
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"Within days of taking office the first time, William Jefferson Clinton initiated his 'governing by memoranda' activities. This article begins with his immediate overturning of the Bush I gag rule concerning abortion, and then went on rapidly to other birth-control issues, gays in the military and more. Because of these rapid and far-reaching actions, the concepts of policy tools has become one open to more scrutiny than before Clinton began his series of 25 presidential memoranda and 18 executive orders that "implemented the administration's reinventing government initiatives." Among the important memoranda this article analyzes was Executive Order 12898, the purpose of which "was to 'focus Federal attention on the environmental and human health conditions in minority communities and low-income communities with the goal of achieving environmental justice'." The memorandum, however, "specifically involved" civil rights laws already on the books and required to be used by federal agencies in, arguably, all the agencies' endeavors."
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Environmental Policies, 2006.
This paper looks at the shaping of environmental policy and environmental law.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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The paper maintains that there can be little doubt that a host of factors determine a nation environmental policy, just as there can be no doubt that a host of factors determine a country environmental laws. With that in mind and at the risk of appearing simplistic, it may be said that environmental policy is the public posture a government takes on environmental issues as well as the way in which it materially addresses environmental concerns through the allocation of resources and or through the physical regulation of industries.
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Germany?s Environmental Policy after Reunification, 2004.
This paper is evaluates the integration and achievements of Germany?s environmental policy after reunification.
9,415 words (approx. 37.7 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 193.95
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This paper explains that, many years ago, the development of a systematic environmental policy began in Germany; but the reunification of the two German states (Federal Republic of Germany and German Democratic Republic), in 1990 created a great new challenge for German environmental policy because of the extensive environmental damage in the former GDR and because of the major economic crisis that started during this time. The author points out that the most remarkable result of increased environmental awareness was the development of an ?eco-industry,? a new manufacturing sector that develops pollution-control devices and other environmentally useful equipment. The paper concludes that the constantly changing world of politics requires innovative strategies to keep up with these changes; therefore, all available economic resources, environmental group leadership, and public environmental support, including the Green Party, should combine to overcome the obstacles created by potential economic and environmental tradeoffs.
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Literature Review
A Brief Review of Germany?s Environmental History
Integration of Systems and Policies
Energy and Environmental Policy
Environmental Programs and Initiatives
Methodology
Results of Study
Organizational Structure of Environmental Protection in Germany
The Environment
Germany?s Future
Economic and Political Options for Environmental Protection in Germany
Traditional Features of German Environmental Policy
Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations
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"Regulations and government actions to protect nature and human beings against environmentally hazardous activities of commercial and industrial firms have a long history in Germany. Environmental protection is anchored in private and public law, including building, public health and sanitation, and police laws. The Water Rights Act and the Factories Act set the standard for many subsequent laws. The various regulations created to prevent offensive emissions from becoming a nuisance to health and property were systematized and concentrated for the first time in the Prussian Industrial Statute of 1845."
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Business and Environmental Law, 2008.
This paper discusses that an integration of all operational policies regarding environmental law is necessary to maintain market competition within an organization.
1,475 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper states that environmental issues are not mutually exclusive to private entities that try to maximize profits and that there is the common misconception that the legal environment for businesses or business regulations does not coincide with environmental law. The paper's analysis of the simulation shows that business regulation especially in industries that deal with natural resources includes many aspects of environmental law, legal ramifications associated with environmental issues, and government regulation and bodies that maintain the laws and balance between productive activity and environmental depletion.
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Introduction
Major Issues in the Simulation
Ethical Dilemma: Understanding Values and Stakeholders
What Would Legal Counsel Suggest? Current Organizational Suggestions
Risk Analysis Matrix and Ethical Dilemma Revisited
Conclusion
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"Other noted issues in the case study relate to the fact that Alumina realizes the importance of maintaining a good public image in the community by relying on critical public relations. This becomes an important aspect of business operations in the 21st century as the society is now more 'environmentally conscious' and makes purchases or support businesses that preserve the environment.
"Legal ramifications surrounding environmental issues are also evident from the situation that developed between Bates and Alumina. Bates made the claim that Alumina was responsible for her daughter's leukaemia, the issues surrounding the allegations and the way Alumina's management team dealt with the issue highlight some very important aspects of the regulations and legal issues in the simulation."
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Environmental Factors in Marketing, 2007.
This paper discusses environmental factors that affect marketing decisions, focusing on the J.R. Simplot Company.
981 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper provides an overview of the J.R. Simplot Company. The writer explains that Simplot conducts business on a global and domestic scale and engages in strategic marketing initiatives for both markets. The writer notes that environmental factors affect global and domestic marketing decisions. The high-level domestic and global environmental factors that affect marketing decisions are detailed, along with how technology affects marketing decisions. The paper also provides an analysis of the importance of social responsibility and ethics in relation to Simplot's organizational marketing.
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Abstract
Organizational Overview
Environmental Factors
Technological Impact
Social Responsibility and Ethics
Conclusion
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"The J.R. Simplot Company is a privately held organization based in Boise, Idaho. Simplot services food and agribusiness customers domestically and globally. Simplot employs more than 10,000 people and is one of the largest beef-cattle producers in the U.S. as well as a top agricultural fertilizer producer. Recognized globally as a leader in frozen potato production, the scope of this paper focuses on Simplot's global and domestic potato production business. Simplot distributes frozen potatoes to foodservice distributors across the U.S. to Australia, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Korea, Guatemala and China."
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The Influence of Environmental Organizations on U.S. Policy, 2006.
An in-depth discussion on the influence of three environmental organizations on U.S. Federal Government environmental policy.
3,399 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 96.95
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There are many environmental groups which have a tremendous effect on the policy of the United States with regards to the environment. This paper explores how three of these groups, the Sierra Club, Environmental Defense, and the National Audubon Society have exerted their power to effect federal governmental policy. The paper gives the background and mission of these organizations as well as some notable accomplishments and further goes on to explore their sources of power in exerting their influence as well as the claims that they have too much undue influence over federal government policy.
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Abstract
Introduction
Sierra Club
Environmental Defense
National Audubon Society
Influence of Environmental Groups
Conclusion
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"These are some heavy charges to be levied against the environmental groups and those who the Center for the Defense of Free enterprise feels are in concert with it. One of the reasons this group might feel this way is because groups such as the Sierra Club, Environmental defense, and the national Audubon Society have pushed for years to keep the rainforests from being cut down which hurts the interest of lumber group. They have also pushed for tougher standards for car emissions hurting the interests of car makers, and they have pushed for standards on how companies can dispose of their waste products which often costs companies millions to comply."
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Business Ethics, 2004.
A look at business ethics and values development from an ethical perspective.
2,499 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper examines how ethics is a social science dealing with human morals and conduct and how business is providing services or goods for monitory gain. It looks at how, in the global economy, business houses today are giving more and more importance to business ethics. It discusses how, for this purpose, different companies have put forward different codes of ethics for their employees and how most of these are based on the old Four Ps of purpose, principles, practice, and performance, which provide the structural framework for it. It also explores how, for a valuable business house, financial, social, and environmental aspects are very significant.
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"For a valuable business house financial, social, environmental aspects are very significant. A good waste management program for effective control of pollution is necessary in today?s world. To obtain maximum utilization of human and other resources an effective employee training program is of utmost importance at all stages. In present times of hard competition to ensure a continued lucrative return an effective research and modernization program should be implemented. At all time there is a need to maintain a good relationship with employees, customers, community, shareholder, suppliers and environment to find the perception of each of these, to realize where the company stands now, to plan where it should be and how to get there."
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