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Environmental Problems, 2005.
Identifies the particular environmental problems that impact a region.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 89.95
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This essay looks at a particular region of the world and identifies two environmental problems that severely impact that particular region. The causes as well as the consequences of the problems are covered. Furthermore, some ways in which the problems could be addressed are also looked at, as well as the solutions that have already been attempted. The paper looks at the problems encountered in the Antarctica.
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"It is a very unique and sensitive region and the changes that take place there can potentially influence the overall global climate as well as the environment of the whole Earth. The two problems identified are global warming and the threatened biodiversity of the region. The impact of global warming in Antarctica would possible have far reaching consequences not only in Antarctica but also the entire world."
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Global Environmental Problems, 2007.
A discussion on how the pollution of coastlines makes us more vulnerable to global environmental problems.
822 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper examines how recent disasters in North America, such as the flooding of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and the water table problems in Texas, show us that development of fragile environments and uncontrolled pollution of the environment can have grave consequences. The paper discusses how weather patterns are being globally changed by the patterns of human habitation. The paper concludes that, while it may take years for society to undo some of the damage done to the global ecosystem, society can and must make changes locally to limit the damage.
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"In addition to the physical damage to barrier islands and coastline areas, salinization, that is, an increase of salt content, of these areas kills off the local wildlife, an important part of the food chain. The salinization is a consequence of human use of water for living and also of industrial use. We use the water and then let it flow back into the aquifer with extra salt. Irrigation adds even more pollutants to the water table. The salt water parts of coastal estuaries and salt water marshes creates unique niches for local wildlife."
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Environmental Problems and Social Action, 2007.
This paper attempts to reveal how social conscience and action can change environmental policy for the better in Japan.
2,978 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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This paper looks at the environmental problems in Japan and then explores how these problems can be affected by social actions aimed at decreasing the intensity of contaminants, stopping environmental degradation, preserving organic assets and controlling wastages. The paper discusses the need for social groups to provide the producers and customers obvious indications about the price of employing ecological and organic assets. The paper also talks about the efforts that Japan must make to reinforce legislative and organizational formations managing ecological supervision. The paper concludes by pointing out that, while Japan has its own environmental problems to deal with, the solution to these problems cannot be executed in other countries as every government and social group varies.
Outline:
Introduction
Review of the Literature
Fiscal Measures
Amalgamation
Environmental Audit
Environmental Statistics
Public Partnership
Conclusion
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"The post-industrialization era in Japan has radically transformed its political landscape, along with its societal elites and non-profit social organizations. Furthermore, a new mode of relationship has been discovered between the individual members of the society and nature. This is being thoroughly nurtured by non-profit social groups and organizations through collective social action (John et al, 1987). It is important to note here that social action ought to be backed by political influence. However, political influence varies from one part of the country to another (Yasumasa, 2001). For instance, social actions taken in Tokyo may have more political influence than social action taken in a remote city of Japan."
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Environmental Problems, 2007.
A study of the environmental damage caused to the Middle East's natural resources.
2,124 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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The paper illustrates in detail how industrial development, political changes and war in the Middle East have created a train of environmental and health problems today. It discusses the problems and notes that there have been efforts at addressing environmental degradation in the region. The paper maintains, however, that the complexity of the issue requires stronger commitment, especially in relation to legislative frameworks, resources, coordination between policies and strategies. It also points out that environmental degradation, such as wetland destruction and water depletion or loss, is also critical in countries in Asia and in Europe.
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"Already scarce arable land is getting lost to desertification. Hazardous wastes, sewage, agricultural and other chemicals are polluting fresh water, while oil pollutes coastal zones. Coastal zone pollution, in turn, puts coral reefs, wild fowl and fishing areas at great risk. Massive and unprecedented urbanization, migration from the rural areas and resettlement of political refugees and foreign workers drain city services (VanderMeer). The great oasis of the Middle East, Mesopotamia, has lost 93% of its wetlands and what remains is now threatened to be blotted out by a war."
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Environmental Problems in Latin America, 2008.
This paper looks at the pressing environmental issues of genetically modified crop cultivation and deforestation in Latin America, as well as possible solutions.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses how Latin America has been struggling with some serious environmental concerns over the last two decades. Air and water pollution, pesticide abuse, soil degradation and deforestation are some of the pressing issues in this part of the world. Furthermore, this paper looks at the case of Argentina to see how the country, which has been struggling through an economic crisis, has seen the bitter end of an environmental catastrophe, and its efforts at redeeming the situation. The drastic effects of genetically modified crop cultivation (in particular GM Soya) and deforestation, the two most important environmental issues, are assessed in this essay.
Outline:
Introduction
GM Soya (A boon or Bane?)
Deforestation
Solutions to Environmental Problems
Conclusion
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"The FSC, developed after the Rio Digenero summit in 1992, focused on the increased global requirement and the depletion of natural resources. FSC is a non-profit organization that offers environmentally sound solutions for managing forests around the world. Asides playing an active supporting role in developing the national and regional forest management standards, the FSC also works with local certifiers to ensure FSC compliance standards are met. In Argentina, the FSC is playing an active monitoring role, and thus the rapid deforestation activities from the paper and other industries, which were thus far unchecked, would now be carefully monitored and assessed for their environmental impact. The Success of the FSC initiative can be attested by the fact that six plantation companies in the country namely Santa Barbara SRL, Faplac, Fiplasto, Forestal Las Marias, Lipsia, Tabepicua, and the Union Bank of Switzerland have become FSC certified bringing a total forest area of around 131,000 hectares under the FSC certification process."
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Global Environmental Problems, 2002.
An examination of the effects of global warming, ozone layer destruction and acid rain on the environment.
2,467 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper discusses how environmental problems are a significant concern in modern society, with many sources constantly referring to specific problems that pose a threat to the general environment and to all the people of the world. It demonstrates how all the problems are associated with the impact of humans on the environment and are especially related to industrialization. It examines how global warming, ozone layer destruction and acid rain are of particular concern and how each have the potential to have a significant negative impact on the environment and pose a considerable risk to human life. It considers each of the issues in turn to determine why they are so problematic by describing why the problem occurs and the effects that are caused.
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"The next consideration is why global warming has increased. While the reasons for global warming are arguable, it is generally accepted that the greenhouse effect is a major contributor. Before considering how the greenhouse effect contributes to global warming, it is necessary to describe exactly what the greenhouse effect is. The first important point to recognize is that the greenhouse effect is a natural and necessary process. The greenhouse effect is means by which the earth maintains a suitable temperature. Without the greenhouse effect, the temperature of the earth would not be high enough to sustain life. The problem occurs because the greenhouse effect works too well. The greenhouse effect is the basic process where the earth's atmosphere reflects heat energy back toward the earth's surface (Daintith 135). Energy reaching the earth's surface is absorbed, causing the surface to warm. This energy then leaves the surface as infrared radiation, or heat energy."
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Environmental Issues in Malaysia, 2006.
This paper discusses that Malaysia is a region of the world which has a wide variety of environmental problems ranging from deforestation to air and water pollution, despite having a national policy of biodiversity.
1,785 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that Malaysia has been identified by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature as one of 12 mega diversity areas in the world, which means that these areas are very rich in plant and animal species; however, it is estimated that, because of environmental problems, by 2020, almost half of all mammals and a quarter of all birds in Malaysia will face extinction. The author points out that agriculture plays a very important role in the development of Malaysia; large-scale farming has caused thousands of acres of forestland to be ploughed up, destroying the habitat of wildlife. The paper relates that Malaysia entered the industrial age, but at the cost of the environment: (1) Industrial zones have been approved by the government to be set up in mostly forestland and uninhabited areas, (2) many rivers have become polluted by the wastes poured out into these rivers and (3) hotels and resorts are being built on the rivers destroying the forests, thus eroding the soil and polluting the water.
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"The dramatic losses of these species obscure equally large and important threats to genetic diversity as well. This could imperil agriculture too. Varieties of corn, wheat, rice, and other crops have rapidly squeezed out of land-races. Farmers and pastoralists bred and maintained a tremendous diversity of crop and livestock varieties. On-farm diversity is shrinking fast thanks to modern plant-breeding programs and the resulting productivity achieved by planting comparatively fewer varieties of crops that respond better to water, fertilizers, and pesticides. The loss of species stems from and invites the loss of cultural diversity."
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Brazil's Environmental Issues, 2007.
This paper discusses two of the largest environmental problems in Brazil, deforestation and water pollution.
1,579 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper explains how deforestation and water pollution in Brazil are linked. The paper explores these issues and examines ways in which these problems could be solved and ideally prevented, such as smaller-scale, sustainable forms of agriculture.
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"Deforestation is defined variously as the loss of trees and natural forest habitat either due to conversion to other forms of growth by removing the trees, or to an overall degradation of the forest quality (Wunder, 2000, p. 10). The problems caused by deforestation are huge, falling under the major category of Biodiversity Depletion, since deforestation causes both habitat degradation and depletion as well as the extinction of organisms dependent on those habitats (Miller, 2004, p. 12). Additional problems are caused by both the methods of deforestation and the subsequent land uses following deforestation."
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Delayed Environmentalism and Water Pollution in Vietnam, 2005.
An explanation of Vietnam's severe environmental problems and water pollution.
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This paper looks at Vietnam's severe environmental problems which generally relate in some way to water and water pollution; regional differences. It discusses an impeding population boom in a still agrarian society with 80% of disease and much child mortality as water related. It also looks at how progress has been made in the goal of providing potable water and the need for strong public education and enforcement of laws as well as non-water generated hydro as energy.
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"Like many developing countries, Vietnam's industrialization occurred with little regard for its environmental impact, a mistake been many times, in both socialist and capitalist development that is too focused on Modernization (Coxhead & Jayasuriya, 2004, 12). Industrial development without concern for its environmental impact created near-emergency conditions in Vietnam. Environmentalism, including much attention to water pollution, has had to be stressed ahead of much else, in Vietnam's development plan for the next 20 years. "
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International Environmental Compromises, 2005.
This paper argues that the problems of international environmental compromises must be resolved.
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper explains that the debate over the Kyoto Protocol, an international set of standards regarding environmental issues, that specifically regards the emissions allowed by each nation, which are negatively affecting a global climate change, demonstrates the problem of international environmental regulation. The author points out that disputes in current worldwide groups like the United Nations and regional organizations, such as NATO and the Organization of Latin American States, do not give an optimistic outlook for the world's ability to compromise when it comes to environmental regulations. The paper argues that creating a bureaucratic standard and enforcement mechanism for environmental regulations is going to be an incredibly difficult task;therefore, non-governmental organizations, NGOs, will be the non-bureaucratic movement, which will eventually be the most influential in terms of changing international environmental policies.
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"There must be punishments or enforceable measures for nations that are found not to comply. The details of how long a nation has to comply and in what manner it will be determined that they have failed to comply to the standards will take a massive bureaucratic effort, using thousands of hours of research, of manpower on the ground, and then of deciding on a proper method of enforcement. This bureaucratic effort is a huge factor in why the world has not adopted a uniform model of environmental standards-even if a compromise can be reached with all the world's nations, who will pay for the inspectors? Who will pay for bringing the industries up to standard-the nation at fault, or the world community as a whole?"
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Scarce Resources in China - The Problem of Falling Groundwater, 2008.
An analysis of the economic and environmental problems facing China with a focus on water resources, agriculture and social policies.
927 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This essay looks at one of the more urgent problems in China - that of falling groundwater and scarce freshwater resources. It considers not only issues around agriculture, environmental degradation and forced relocation, but also the different effects that large-scale social policies have on men and women alike.
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"In recent years, surface water supplies for agriculture have been taken away from food production and given over to the manufacturing industry instead. This is in keeping with the government's push for heavy industrialization and economic growth. Unfortunately this decision has pushed farmers into an even more desperate position, leaving them with a still greater reliance upon groundwater for crop irrigation. By the end of 1997 North China had 2.6 million wells, and another 221,900 were drilled that very same year (Brown 2000). As a direct result of this excessive drilling, the water table has fallen 42 meters in the past three decades. What little water that does remain is under double assault: as farmers suck dry the lower aquifer, the upper limits are polluted by industrial waste. The situation is now critical in Beijing, where new wells must reach a depth of 1,000 metres to access fresh water (Brown 2000). "
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China's Environmental Issues, 2008.
A discussion of environmental issues affecting China.
1,572 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses serious environmental problems in China. The paper explains that due to overpopulation and industrialization, pollution has become a major issue within China's borders. The paper then looks at how migrants from rural and farm areas have begun moving to cities and densely populated locations at the alarming rate of approximately 20 million per year, and how this has put an enormous amount of pressure on employment within the city and has given rise to may social ills. The paper also discusses the effects of industrialization in China. The paper points out that it is not until recently that controlling industrial pollution has really gained momentum in China.
Outline:
China is Suffering Serious Environmental Problems
Root Causes of China's Problems
Strategies Chinese Local Governments, Businesses, or Individual Citizens Have Implemented to Lessen the Negative Impact on the Environment in this Region and Help Prepare it for a More Sustainable Future
Practical Solutions to these Problems that can be Funded, Developed, and Implemented Locally, or Will Long-Term Solutions Require Assistance from Outside Sources If Outside, Detail Extent of Involvement
The Philippines Has Also Attempted to Overcome Problems Similar to China's
The Success or Failure of the Philippines in Their Efforts
The Environmental or Social Factors Aiding or Hindering the Implementation of Those Plans
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"The environmental problems in this area are due mainly to a massive population growth and urbanization in cities near the coast. This has increased industrialization in the area attracting high pollution technologies dealing with the production of energy. The South China Sea has become a dumping ground for vessels that use its waterways and for spills that may occur during ocean voyages. This environmental meltdown can be seen in satellite photo-images of the South China Sea, in which dense closed of smoke haze hang over the landscape."
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Man and the Environment, 2006.
An essay on the philosophies of Determinism and Possibilism and how they relate to today's environmental problems.
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This paper explains the philosophies of Determinism and Possibilisim and looks at how each of these philosophies view our world today with all its environmental problems. The paper explains that, while Determinism may have offered an appropriate view of the world in pre-industrial times, today its worldview is too simplistic. The paper further explains that Possibilism's view of the world, one that see opportunities for environmental control as unlimited, has also been rejected because of the obvious limitations to controlling the environment. Finally, the paper attempts to answer two major questions that are at the heart of today's environmental problems: How can environmental safety and a proper balance be achieved without destruction of natural objects, animate as well as inanimate? And, how can the problem of environmental protection be solved without causing economic damage to those who need land and its resources to earn a living and a fair profit?
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"From the time Rachel Carson first unraveled the dangers of DDT to the present, when international laws are being enacted to deal with the ozone layer and acid rain, the deforestation and acidification of once-pristine lakes, man and his sometime struggle to save, even enhance his environment, has awakened much of the caring public. Unfortunately, news items like the death of Princess Diana, El Nino and La Nina, The Unibomber and Ted Bundy get more attention than the true predicament of our civilization. For every species we bring back to life, two more are endangered. Loggers hate the right of the spotted owl to exist. Ranchers distrust letting wild wolves back into Yosemite. Amateur hunters still hope to bring down golden eagles or California condors, and the freeways and highways continue to pollute the air we breathe and the atmosphere plant and animal life require to breed and survive."
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Environmental Treaties, 2006.
Looks at recent environmental treaties designed to assure that future generations will not be burdened by the environmental errors of today.
2,705 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper explains that numerous countries have created specific agreements aimed at protecting our natural environment. The paper points out that these treaties are formal agreements between states, which present guidelines aimed at various environmental problems. The paper then goes on to discuss and analyze the Kyoto Protocol, the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, the Montreal Protocol, the Energy Charter Treaty, the Outer Space Treaty and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The paper concludes that it is abundantly clear that all of the above-mentioned protocols and treaties have the capability to greatly affect the present and future status of our global environment but only if all nations and not just a few agree to their principles and guidelines.
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"In 1945, President Truman challenged the Freedom of the Sea doctrine by extending the United State's jurisdiction regarding natural resources up to 200nm. At this time, conflicts of sovereignty, oil exploration, mining and fishing were beginning to wreck disastrous effects on our ocean environments which led to the first UNCLOS conference in 1958; however, no agreement was reached regarding the breadth of the territorial sea. A second conference (UNCLOS II) took place in 1960, whereby a 6nm territorial breadth was proposed, yet this too suffered the same fate as the previous conference."
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