Essays and Research Papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

This 10 page paper looks at the merger between these two companies. It considers the events and the way in which the merger has occurred. Other factors such as the current position of the oil industry, the effect or employee and consumers and the likely reaction of the competition are also covered. The bibliography cites ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the different viewpoints concerning the spread of disease due to temperature changes and related matters. Leading experts believe that global warming is not responsible for recent cases of old disease making a comeback, but others are not so sure. Both sides of the argument are presented. Bibliography ...

A 5 page outline of the many short-term and long-term environmental impacts which can be attributed to the Mount Pinatubo. Describes the eruption and the ash and sludge which has resulted in the complete destruction of hundreds of square miles of land, flooding, and the long term phenomena of global warming. Bibliography lists ...

This seven page paper presents an overview of deforestation. Discussions about the potential and actual costs are included. Bibliography lists six sources.

An 8 page paper which discusses various issues regarding the deforestation of the rainforests in the Amazon and elsewhere, and argues that despite the fact we rarely hear of the deforestation process anymore, it is still a very serious concern that is often ignored by the media and by political officials. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the importance of the world’s rainforests. Outlines both the ecological and economic benefits of these areas including their tremendous biological diversity and their potential in providing species which can be instrumental in the curing of human disease. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page analysis that examines Cannibals and Kings: the Origins of Cultures by Marvin Harris. The writer demonstrates that Harris offers some intriguing ideas relative to the way that early man developed in response to environmental forces. Harris' book covers a wide-ranging variety of topics. In so doing, he often presents a perspective on ...

16 pages in length. The writer has been hired as a consultant to a pro-environmental group called Environmental Action and Restoration of The Habitat (EARTH), a group that is working with neighborhoods and communities to help them design and establish successful local programs to help save the environment. They want help designing a ...

This five-page paper discusses the Malaysian Rainforest and the steps that are being taken to prevent deforestation destroying the areas around the water sheds. Bibliography lists four sources.

This 6 page book summary provides an overview of Marc 'Epstein’s Measuring Corporate Environmental Performance'. This 1995 publication takes a proactive stand concerning corporate environmental issues and provides a positive method for both prospering and staying 'green' in today’s world. No additional sources cited.

This 9 page report discusses the strategies applied by Exxon Oil company’s research and engineering division. The way in which complex systems evolve -- in nature, in politics, in the human body, in corporations -- has become, to a great degree, a science unto itself. Such study allows scientists and researchers in numerous disciplines ...

A 7 page discussion of the causes and possible solutions for acid rain. Describes the constituents of acid rain including sulfuric acid, chlorofluorocarbons, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, and nitric acid. Discusses the successes and failures of the Clean Air Act and emphasizes the need for continued and more stringent regulation. Bibliography lists 6 ...

8 pages in length. The pulp and paper industry produces a significant amount of chemical waste by way of its manufacturing processes. These toxic substances, which include inorganics for pulping and bleaching to slimicides and polymers for retention and wet and dry strength, have caused a great deal of water pollution having been ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the issues related to genetically modified plants in regards to environmental and food safety. This paper assesses the threat of modified plants to the environments, possible concerns regarding the impact of modified plants to other species and existing natural ecosystems, and the safety of modified plants for the consumer. ...

This 18 page paper provides an introduction to the issue of water pollution and water quality in Victoria, British Columbia, and determines the nature of the issue and possible ways of addressing the problem. This paper takes an active or process oriented view of the problem, and defines the importance of the issue in the future. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page paper looks at the issue which need to be considered by city planners. A holistic approach is advised with issues such as the reasons for cities growth and the influence of transport examined. A possible solution to inner city congestion is also discussed with an illustrative diagram.

A 9 page discussion of the factors impacting the salmon populations of the Northwest coast. Addresses several normative economic questions regarding the value of the fishery and management efforts. Identifies damning as the primary impact and outlines the most appropriate management approach. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. Coastal development used to exist in tandem with the environment; in recent years, it has not only spread dramatically but it has also begun to work against the fragile land. The costs associated with this ceaseless growth are not merely monetary in nature, but rather a combination of economic ...

A 5 page discussion of the societal responsibilities of an environmental engineer in ensuring the most appropriate disposal methods for hazardous wastes. Written from the perspective of an engineer who has worked for a federal regulatory agency for five years, this paper emphasizes the importance of staying abreast of the most recent developments in hazardous ...

An 8 page paper discussing changes occurring in banana culture during the decade of the 1990s. Costa Rica's experience with altering its banana production process illustrates that environmental concerns need not be limited only to fully developed nations. A much better path is that of preventing environmental destruction and depletion, particularly in nations largely dependent ...

A 15 page overview of the environmental degradation which has been experienced in the Rhine region as a result of overdevelopment. Outlines the industrial and domestic pollutants and discusses their impact to the environment and to human health. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses the plight of the World Wildlife Fund in their attempts to change the condition of poaching African elephants. The paper discusses the problem, the organization, possible solutions, and recommendations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 32 page paper looks at the shipping industry, considering the way supply and demand effect the supply of new ships and the cost of scraping older ships at the end of their useful life. The paper looks at the economic cost, but focuses on the environment costs of scraping ship or the alternatives available. ...

A 10 page overview of the need for transitioning to a sustainable energy source and lifestyle. Emphasizes the environmental and economic costs of our overdependence on fossil fuels. Suggests nuclear energy is the most viable alternative energy source and discusses the obstacles which must be overcome to utilize that source.

This 7 page paper considers the environmental effect of deforestation, specifically in relation to paper production. Issues such as opportunity costs and green audits are considered along with the different costs incurred on the environment and future generation. The issue of sustainable development is also considered. The bibliography cites 5 sources.