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Greenhouse Gases, 2003.
This paper examines the effect of the so-called fossil fuels and greenhouse gases on the Earth?s temperature and environment.
2,204 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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The first part of the paper explains the natural workings of the greenhouse effect. In the next part, the paper details how human activity has upset the balance of greenhouse gases, thereby, giving rise to the phenomenon of global warming. The third part of the paper then looks at the environmental dangers that have been associated with the global rise in temperature. In the final section, the paper examines how people have tried to address the problem of global warming, both through technology and through legislation.
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"Perhaps the most common misunderstanding about the greenhouse effect is the general view that this phenomenon is artificial or human-made. However, the greenhouse effect has kept the Earth warm and habitable for over four billion years. Without the thermal blanket of the greenhouse effect, the Earth?s temperature would plunge to an estimated 59 degrees Fahrenheit, making it uninhabitable for most of the living organisms on earth today (EPA).
As a natural phenomenon, the greenhouse effect is set in motion when energy from the sun heats up the layer of greenhouse gases in the Earth?s atmosphere. Sunlight is composed of a range of radiant energy, including several forms of radiation. When sunlight reaches the Earth?s atmosphere, the atmosphere then reacts with the sun?s radiation in three different ways."
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Greenhouse Gases, 2007.
An analysis of the causes and effects of the greenhouse effect on the Earth's environment.
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper describes how greenhouse gases contribute to global warming. It begins by describing how greenhouse gases occur in the atmosphere. It discusses the importance of greenhouse gases and then describes what causes the harmful greenhouse effect. Finally, the paper describes the negative impact of the greenhouse effect on the Earth's environment.
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"Greenhouse gases are components of the atmosphere that contribute to the warming of the Earth. Some greenhouse gases occur naturally in the atmosphere, such as: water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. Human activities have increased the concentrations of these gases over time. The burning of fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas as well as other activities like deforestation, has lead to higher concentrations of Carbon dioxide. Live stock, paddy rice farming and losses of pipelines have lead to higher concentration of methane in the atmosphere. Activities, such as the use of nitrogenous fertilizers for agricultural reasons, and the burning of vegetation, have increased the nitrous oxide concentrations. The only greenhouse gas that is not directly affected by human activity is water vapor (Greenhouse gas, 2007)."
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Global warming, 2006.
A discussion on the effects of greenhouse gases on global warming.
2,530 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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This paper reviews greenhouse gases and how they affect global warming. It defines what greenhouse gases are, and how much they contribute to global warming. The paper describes man's contribution to greenhouse gases. The author also suggests ways to reduce energy consumption and the production of greenhouse gases.
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"The fact that the temperature on Earth is appropriate for human life being between the freezing point and boiling point of water isn't just due to the distance between the Earth's orbit and that of the Sun. The Greenhouse ..."
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Efforts to Reduce Global Warming, 2006.
A look at Finland's and Spain's efforts to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases in their respective countries.
2,824 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper examines the approach to reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases taken by both Finland and Spain. The paper describes the domestic measures both countries have implemented in their efforts to help fight global warming, how successful they have been in meeting this objective and how each country would be affected by the imposition of a global environmental tax designed to help control greenhouse gases emissions globally.
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"The leaders of both Spain and Finland have been working hard for years to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases. Large quantities of greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere are responsible for global warming. If global warming continues it will have catastrophic consequences on the world's environment. World leaders have proposed many ideas to solve the problem of global warming, but have had little success. One answer to the problem is to impose a global environmental tax. However, leaders in many European countries feel that the burden on their economy will be too great. In addition, conflicting results from studies aimed at projecting the effect an environmental tax will have on their economy has confused leaders, and made them reticent to commit to a tax."
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Papua New Guinea, 2002.
Examines greenhouse gases and other environmental issues in Papua New Guinea.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the position of Papua New Guinea with regard to greenhouse gases. It provides a socio-economic outline of the country focusing on its energy production and consumption. It then analyzes the country's stance with regard to the Kyoto Protocol and other attempts to reduce greenhouse gases and future energy issues.
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The Global Warming Debate, 2008.
A review of the arguments for and against taking steps against greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide as two leading causes of global warming.
1,077 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper discusses the various sources of justifications to act against greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide, as two leading causes of an irrefutable trend toward global warming. The paper discusses the views of the critics and skeptics against taking these steps and then looks at the views of those in favor of the proposed actions against global warming.
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"When the great majority of scientists independently come to similar or supporting conclusions, however, it is usually a good bet that they are correct. It would appear that the over-whelming evidence supports the idea that we are experiencing global warming, that human activity is contributing to this warming and that we can't afford not to act. I would agree with Stevens that there is a wide range of opinions on how much impact global warming is having and on how much humans are contributing. From the articles I have read it seems that there is very little scientific evidence AGAINST the global warming scenario. Skeptics seem to be focusing on discrediting the global warming supporters, rather than proving that there is no warming or that no human impact exists."
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Clouds and the Greenhouse Effect, 2006.
A look at the different possible effects that clouds can have on the greenhouse effect.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses the effect that clouds have on the greenhouse effect. The paper is written as if it were discussing the opinions of three groups of scientists. The first group believes that clouds counteract the greenhouse effect; the second says they make it worse and the last don't know.
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"The greenhouse effect is one of the least understood environmental problems. Most people think of the greenhouse effect in negative terms. However, it must be realized that the greenhouse effect is essential for life of earth. For example, in A Green History of the World Clive Ponting states, Without greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to trap outgoing terrestrial infra-red radiation, the average temperature on the earth would be about -18 degrees Celsius and too cold for life. These gases primarily carbon dioxide and methane, maintain the temperature at about 15 degrees Celsius (Ponting, 1991, p. 387)."
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Gases and Divers, 2002.
A look at the effect of gases on divers under pressure.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten-page undergraduate paper addresses the effects of various gases like Oxygen, Nitrogen, Helium, Argon, Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide on divers under pressure. Also discussed would be the concepts of partial pressure and the bends followed by medical problems associated to pressure changes. Laws pertaining to pressure will be discussed too.
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The Greenhouse Effect in Australia, 2005.
A discussion on the greenhouse effect in Australia.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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The paper outlines the issues of the greenhouse effect in Australia. The paper gives group and individual viewpoints on the subject, listing proposed options that might solve this problem. The paper further examines how Australia relates to the international community on this issue. The writer concludes with a personal opinion as to the best solution to this problem.
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"The Australian Government (2005), in an effort to better battle further environmental damage to its land, either by its own actions or through the actions of others, acknowledges that for the last several years and decades, "the national and international focus has predominantly been on strategies to reduce greenhouse emissions," and that despite its own readiness to fix the environment, there has been on the part of others "an unwillingness to devote serious attention to adaptation strategies." The problems which the Australian Government (2005) has identified and begun to battle have resulted in such environmental and weather effects as "an increase in annual national average temperatures..., more heatwaves and fewer frosts..., more frequent El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events..., reductions in average rainfall and run-off..., more severe wind speeds in cyclones..., an increase in severe weather events..., and a change in ocean currents.""
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The Greenhouse Effect, 1991.
This paper discusses the causes and problems of the greenhouse effect, the excessive heating of earth through carbon dioxide build-up.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 47.95
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"In late 1989 and early 1990, dramatic world events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall shared newspaper headline space with a debate over a problem in theoretical and applied climatology: the "greenhouse effect" of increasing global temperatures due to the increased level of certain gases, notably carbon dioxide, in Earth's atmosphere. The greenhouse question briefly became a matter of heated international and domestic political debate, as when the Bush Administration, influenced by Chief of Staff John Sununu, took a "hard line" against proposed measures to reduce the increase in greenhouse.gas levels .
Since that time, the public debate over the greenhouse effect has faded somewhat, not because scientific views of the problem have changed, but simply because the media and public, whose attention is short.lived, have gone on to other issues."
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The Greenhouse Effect, 2002.
An analysis of an article that appeared in the "New York Times" about the melting of the polar ice caps.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses whether or not the greenhouse effect is really responsible for the earth's warming over the last century. It brings up the theory that perhaps this a part of the earth's natural cycle. This paper then discusses the Milankovitch Cycles which details the natural changes that the earth undergoes and the effect of these changes on the environment. The author feels that this theory, as presented in the article, disproves the greenhouse effect theory.
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"The same happens in reverse in a time of high temperatures.
The ocean circulation systems redistributes heat better and this accounts for the speed of the ice melting in the Antarctic.
Milankovitch Cycles are than able to explain the temperature differences noted in the Antarctic. The ice melting is a direct result of this rise in temperature. The higher temperatures effecting the ocean circulation system also adequately explains why the ice melts at a fast rate."
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The Attached Greenhouse, 2004.
A look at how attached green houses work, their benefits and how to maximize their potential.
2,246 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper explores different attached greenhouses, their benefits and their components, including detailed descriptions of flooring, roofing, glazing, insulation and venting. It discusses how they conserve energy and how they are virtually self-sustaining year round.
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"The 'glazing' of the greenhouse is also very important- this is the material that allows the sunlight to come in and stay there, making the greenhouse warm and allowing plants to grow, even in the coldest of weathers. The two choices for glazing usually come down to glass and plastic. Glass is a good choice for your greenhouse because it is scratch and weatherproof, stable at high temperatures, has typically clear views (when clean) and has good solar transmittance. However, it is very difficult to install and is expensive. Plastics like polycarbonates, polyvinyl fluorides and fiberglass-reinforced polyesters are cheaper and easier to install, strong and resistant to breakage, have shown better plant growth results, and have a high solar transmittance. "
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The Greenhouse Effect, 1992.
Examines the ecological implications of the human production of energy and discusses the global rise in the earth's temperature within the biosphere because of excesses of carbon dioxide.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 63.95
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"The term "greenhouse effect" refers to the global rise in the earth's temperature within the biosphere as a result of excess man-made gases. The gas which is causing the most damage is carbon dioxide. Under normal circumstances, carbon dioxide is important for sustaining life on the planet. In the process of photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the atmosphere. This cycle is essential for the maintenance of human and animal life as well as plant life. However, in order for this process to be effective, there must be a balance between the amounts of carbon dioxide and oxygen that exist in the air. The problem with the greenhouse effect today is that there is too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This excess gas is the result of pollutants which have been caused by the ..."
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Carbon Dioxide & Greenhouse Effect, 1989.
Discusses dangers to environment of build-up of carbon dioxide in atmosphere, emission & exchange, statistics, impact of temperature increase and the future.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 111.95
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" Scientists all over the world are growing increasingly concerned about the steady build.up of trace gases in the atmosphere. Presently, the most abundant trace gas in the atmosphere is carbon dioxide (CO2). This has been due primarily to the use of fossil fuels. Several studies have concluded that CO2 emissions may alter the radioactive balance of the earth, increasing the global temperature and dramatically changing global climate (Jager, "Floating" 6).
The "greenhouse theory," which states that increases in CO2 will warm the earth, was first developed by scientists before the turn of the century. This theory holds that CO2 and other "greenhouse" gases in the atmosphere allow the sun's ultra.violet and visible radiation to penetrate and warm the earth, with the (...)"
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Toronto After Kyoto, 2002.
Examines the role of Toronto, Canada as a source of atmospheric pollution, particularly greenhouse gases.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper identifies automobiles as the principle source of atmospheric pollutants in Toronto. It then examines the role of suburbanization, commuting and congestion. It then looks at the city's plans and alternative proposals for addressing the problem.
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