Essays and Research Papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

(5 pp) In February of this year (2001), California Public Utilities send a message to its subscribers, "Yes the energy shortage is real!" It then goes on to say that the State of California has a population of 35 million and is the world's sixth largest economy. Obviously that is a lot of ...

A 10 page paper. The Exxon Valdez spilled 11 millions of oil that eventually stretched for 1,300 miles along the west coast of Alaska. The process used to clean up the shoreline was bioremediation. By introducing specific microorganisms, growth of natural bacteria that eat hydrocarbons is enhanced. This essay discusses and describes the process ...

(5pp) Did you know that about 1,200 soft drink and salad dressing containers could be recycled to carpet the average living room? Or that over 5 years ago the United States threw away 193 million tons of plastic, and recycled only about 5% of it? We will look at Texas, and focus on ...

A 5 page paper discussing the Asian determination to build large dams even after the rest of the world has abandoned them as not being beneficial. Not only are they incredibly expensive to build, they also have environmental and social costs that previously had not been recognized. All of Southeast Asia seems to be determined, however; China's ...

A 5 page book report discussing some of Darwin's major concepts. Points discussed include natural and artificial selection; the rise of new species from existing ones; and Darwin's own discussion of "difficulties" with the theory. The paper also discusses common ancestry, speciation and variation within species. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A five page paper which considers the relationship between racism and levels of environmental pollution, demonstrating that there is a correlation between the global distribution of wealth and industrialisation and the high incidence of pollution in countries with non-white populations, as a result of institutionalised racism. Bibliography lists 5 sources. JLracismpollution.wps

A 5 page overview of the literature reporting on the status of knowledge regarding the factors which influence the adhesion of microbial organisms. Notes that many of these factors are the same in the oral environment as they are in other environments. Emphasizes the importance of the curvature and molecular configuration of the ...

This 4 page paper consider this question in detail. Firstly the paper considers the different opinion on what is meant by sustainable development. Then the paper looks at how those definitions can be applied to the commercial world and the results that they may achieve in terms of the environment before reaching a conclusion ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the water problem in Latin America and efforts that heave been employed to clean up the water conditions. Sources of money are discussed as well as why water conservation is important in a general sense. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12 page report discusses the phenomenon of global warming and what it means in terms of various theories regarding the overall change of Earth’s climate has caused a great deal of furious controversy regarding the extent to which human activities have an impact on global temperatures and weather patterns. Several key points are considered when reviewing the articles: What ...

(6 pp.) The amazing thing about China is its incredible size. You may believe that you are going in one direction, and really end up in another - there is that much to know and learn. Unfortunately China may be in a place in its ecological development where the rest of us, ...

A 2 page review of the article by John J. Zodrow, published in a 1997 edition of “Environmental Solutions”. Broaches the topic of bioremediation and suggests that despite public reservation about the practice, bioremediation is a credible means of addressing toxic waste cleanup. No additional sources are listed.

A 2 page review of the article by Dean W. Boening published in a 1997 edition of “Environmental Health”. Notes the problems which are inherent in the disposal of microbiological toxins in landfills. Uses the example of the Tulalip landfill in Marysville, Washington which is currently one of three EPA superfund sites in ...

A 5 page research paper that examines one of the most difficult tasks facing world governments, which is how to balance urban growth, the need for economic development and the impact that such growth has on the environment. The writer explores the problem and then offers the views of environmentalist Edward Wilson in regards ...

A 6 page research paper that examines the erosion of Florida's beaches, how it occurs and what is being done to offset it. The writer argues that while officials, on the local, state and national level, are concerned about this problem, an examination of the forces behind beach erosion demonstrates that there is only so ...

A 5 page essay that examines Keekok Lee's philosophical book The Natural and the Artefactual offers a comprehensive examination of how Western civilization has regarded the relationship between humanity and the natural world. While Lee traces and explains the origins and ramifications of this relationship – which is traditional, as indicated in Genesis, ...

10 pages in length. Southern California beaches exemplify the epitome of what beachgoers seek; not only is the weather perfect most of the year, but many locations have significant wave activity to appease even the most avid surfer. The beaches of southern California have historically been coveted for their pristine water and environmental ...

5 pages in length. Ecotourism in the Himalayas represents a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the social implications mean increased revenue and, correspondingly, a better way of life. With industry and other revenue-generating options nearly nonexistent, Himalayan ecotourism provides a means by which to draw in much needed economic stability. ...

A 21 page overview of the impacts of second hand smoke in pulmonary function. Contends that secondary smoke can be linked to such a diversity of pulmonary conditions as lung cancer, asthma, and respiratory infection from a variety of viruses and bacteria. Suggests that children in particular are susceptible to this impact. Suggests ...

A five page paper which looks at the causes of the environmental problems in Mexico, in terms of industrial pollution, air pollution, inadequate waste disposal, exploitation of natural reserves and the issue of the maquiladoras. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 13 page paper considers the role of the oil recycling industry. In a broad overview the paper first considers why the recycling of oil is so important and then goes on to look at the industry and how it operates, what oil can be recycles and the products it can be recycled into as ...

This 5 page report discusses the undeniable fact that any and every environment can support only a certain level of load placed upon it by its varied inhabitants. The load consists of the resources the inhabitants consume, as well as the wastes they expel. When that consumption and waste load exceeds what the environment can tolerate, the environment, quite ...

This 5 page paper explores the factors involved in the environmental risk of allowing snowmobiles into Yellowstone National Park. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A six page paper which looks at the causes and detrimental effects of acid rain ,the ways in which efforts are being made to reduce polluting emissions, and the level of success which anti-pollution measures have had so far. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page discussion of the popular perception that Native Americans exhibit a uniform ecological world view. Presents supporting and detracting arguments for this view. Notes first that the sheer diversity of Native American cultures and individuals would make it unlikely that such a uniformity in view exists. The author then points ...