Essays and Research Papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

This 5 page paperconsiders the nature of labor relations in the fire service industry. This paper defines some of the industry issues, including the use of volunteers, maintaining safety protocols and the unionization of the industry. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 5 page outline of the various climatic changes which can occur as a result of global warming. Describes the greenhouse effect and the role of pollutants in global warming. Emphasizes that global warming can seriously impact both the ecology and the economy of the world as we know it. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page overview of the tremendous ecologic value of the Brazilian ecosystems. Discusses the many threats to the sensitive ecologic balance of this system including deforestation, global warming, and slash and burn agriculture. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page outline of the effects of volcanoes on the earth’s climate. Emphasizes that while these effects are natural, their contributions along with the manmade changes to the atmosphere can result in global warming which has the potential to severely affect mankind and the environment alike. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page outline of the effects of volcanoes on the earth’s climate. Emphasizes that while these effects are natural, their contributions along with the manmade changes to the atmosphere can result in global warming which has the potential to severely affect mankind and the environment alike. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing current thinking on the plight of the subsistence farmer responsible for the greatest portion of destruction of the world's rainforests. Though outside groups often sought commercial development of the world's rainforests while well-meaning groups held meaningless protests, environmentalists in recent years have developed pragmatic views of the growing problem. ...

This 8 page report discusses the various issues surrounding the economics of reducing global warming through reducing carbon emissions to the environment. The existence of global warming is not disputed, but the impact of the greenhouse effect and the cost of abatement are the subject of intense debate. It is imperative to view global warming ...

A 2 page paper discussing the contribution of the abiotic environment to the support of life. That the abiotic environment is itself without life in no way diminishes its effect on the biotic component of the ecological web. The abiotic component encompasses environmental qualities such as water, temperature, acidity, nutrients available, osmotic pressure, light, ...

A 5 page paper which discusses some recent events and recent involvement in relationship to traffic and air pollution. Issues include concerns in national forests, as well as programs in the process of implementation in relationship to lessening the amount of automobile traffic and pollution. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the issue of recycling. Recycling is in its infancy but after 30 years 60 percent of Americans recognize the chasing arrow symbol of recycling. A new generation is here and we must make sure the effort continues. Americans produce 1,600 pounds of trash annually. Without a solid plan in ...

This 15 page paper considers the issue of OSHA’s role in determining protocols for safety, with a concentration on OSHA’s two-in/two-out rule, and then also considers the implications of increasing technology, increasing services and increasing equipment costs on the ability to maintain an economically viable department within the fire services industry. This study will ...

This 3 page paper considers the issue of OSHA’s Two-In/Two-Out and the implications for the fire services industry. Specifically, this paper assesses the impact of the rule that two fire fighters must be present outside a building and two inside a building, creating what OSHA has deemed a safe approach to managing workplace safety ...

A 5 page paper which examines the strides made in recycling as well as areas still deficient. Recent developments in the industry including, the 'pay as you throw' system of municipal garbage disposal, 'producer responsibility,' and 'green design,' will be discussed. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

5 pages in length. Inasmuch as coral reefs represent a complex community of organisms and their environment functioning as an ecological unit in nature, it is not surprising to find that the numerous life systems that coral reefs support include a variety of plants and animals, in that the reef protectively harbors them as ...

5 pages in length. The population growth in Austin Texas is causing the pollution and loss of water in the area. Describes the situation and the steps the city is taking to deal with it. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page report discusses a 1996 oil spill off the coast of Rhode Island. An oil barge, the “North Cape,” ran aground in sand 150 yards off Moonstone Beach near Kingston, Rhode Island. The barge was loaded to its full capacity of four million gallons. The resulting spill of 828,000 gallons of Number 2 ...

A 5 page analysis of Jonathan Harr's stirring account of a civil action that was taken by parents whose children contracted leukemia due to polluted water. The corporations that polluted the water essentially got off the hook in this case, but were later held accountable by the EPA due to facts that came to light ...

This 10-page-paper describes the construction of Hoover Dam and the many contributions it made to the growth of the western part of the United States. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the structure of and uses for this polymer. Objections over landfill usage led McDonalds to abandon their polystyrene packaging in 1990, but it remains the choice for other food service applications of all kinds. Recycling has not been practical in the past, but new methods have been instituted recently that hold promise ...

A 5 page paper which discusses air pollution in relationship to types, causes, and preventive measures. Air pollution is a serious concern that involves us all. The entire planet is effected in one way or another, by the actions of others. And, while there are things being done to lessen the amount of air pollution, the truth is ...

5 pages in length. There are a number of on-the-job hazards for firefighters, not the least of which includes the possibility of contamination from hazardous materials. In order to offset the chance, protective uniforms and equipment are employed to effectively shield the firefighter from any toxic fumes. The first priority when encountering ...

This 5 page paper assesses the topography of the Colorado River, Hoover Dam and the regions surrounding the Grand Canyon. This paper assesse factors that defined the structural perspectives on the cnayone and hte overall topographical features.

This 16 page paper considers the issue of acid rain from a business and managerial perspective and also within a global context. This report outlines the basic issues at hand and the projections for the future of the issue of acid rain. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages in length. There are a number of on-the-job hazards for firefighters, not the least of which includes the possibility of contamination from hazardous materials; this inherent danger has steadily increased with the growing incidence of bioterrorism. What once was comprised of oil tanker spills and other relatively simple operations has been ...

An 11 page discussion of disposal options for toxic wastes. Compares the attributes and disadvantages of landfill disposal, waterway disposal, bioremediation, and incineration. Emphasizes the advantages of incineration but points out concerns such as resulting air pollutants and the regulations which serve to lessen those pollutants. Bibliography lists 12 sources.