Essays and Research Papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

A six page paper which looks at the way natural resources are managed in France, especially water and forestry, and considers how well the country's environmental policies are implemented.

This 10 page paper presents the argument for human population control as a means of protecting endangered species. Other examples/solutions are given from top experts in the field. Quotes and examples given. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

This 12 page paper(with annotated Bibliography) details the plight of the Pacific Northwest Salmon and the industry. The impact that the declining numbers have had on the industry, the people, and the culture are examined. Quotes, examples, figures, given, as well as restoration efforts and the effectiveness of said efforts. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

A seven page paper which looks at the similarities and differences between the environmental policies of the EU and NAFTA, and the way in which these strategies have been developed with reference to trade, sustainability, and the prioritisation of environmental concerns. Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 5 page report discusses Danish scientist and statistician Bjorn Lomborg’s recent book “The Skeptical Environmentalist.” In it, Lomborg claims that the vast majority of claims regarding the problems faced by the environment are based on faulty information and that the environment is actually in much more healthy than the vast majority of the world’s ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this renewable energy source. The paper concludes that its low availability renders it impractical as a primary energy source but suggests it be used in conjunction with other forms of energy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper deals with the stability of the grassland ecosystems. Included is the opinion of experts in the field as well as quotations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page overview of the species, its characteristics, and its ecological niche. This paper emphasizes that not only is the species attractive enough to make it one of the more desirable landscaping plants, it has been used throughout history for purposes as diverse as bow and arrow construction, to use as living fence ...

A 5 page research paper that takes the approach of what the world might be like in the year 2050 in regards to the environment and greenhouse gas emission. To answer this the writer discusses the Kyoto accord, why the US rejected them and what might be possible public policy in the future. Bibliography lists ...

6 pages in length. As the planet exists today, future generations will suffer from an overabundance of ozone layer depletion as the hole continues to widen. Inasmuch as Mars has no ozone layer by which to protect its surface, the temperatures are certainly unbearable for any life form, much less mankind; if Earth's ...

This 6 page paper looks at deforestation in both places. The realities for each country are compared and contrasted. Deforestation is discussed as a problem in general and globalization is duly noted as a problem. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page paper. In 1989, the Exxon Valdez dumped 11 million gallons of oil in Prince William Sound, Alaska. At the time, the common consensus was that time would heal nature and within a couple of years, the ecosystem would most likely recover. That was a massive error in thinking. Thirteen years later, ...

7 pages in length. The writer discusses the fundamental aspects of natural rights, as well as addresses humanity's loss of compassion toward the environment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of the costs associated with this volcanic eruption. An overview is provided of the number of lives and types of property lost as well as of the foreign relief effort. The author emphasizes, however, that in effect these costs are only short-term. This paper points out that the ...

6 pages in length. Garbage is a significant concern in contemporary society, inasmuch as the global population continues to rise, people have become more wasteful and the products of modern convenience – such as plastics and Styrofoam – have rendered the earth a dumping ground for nonbiodegradable refuse. As such, the manner by ...

This is a 6 page paper discussing the uses of landfill sites and the regulations needed to construct sites. Issues addressed involve landfill leakage, positive uses for the methane gases produced and the environmental impact of landfills. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the book and also critiques it. The book is looked at in terms of its theoretical principles, evidence presented and whether or not the ideas are sensible. Strengths and weaknesses of the work are explored. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page discussion of the immediate and long-term impacts of volcanic eruptions. This paper contends that while much of our concern regarding volcanic eruptions revolves around the immediate impacts to human life and property, a far more concerning aspect of these eruptions is long term impacts to the climate. These impacts can, ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the problem of spraying for the West Nile Virus in New York. The focus of the paper is in respect to the lobster die-offs prevalent on Long Island. Several explanations for the dying lobsters are explored. The paper supports the position that the spraying should stop. ...

A 5 page essay that contrasts the perspective of two essayists, Gary Snyder and Barbara Kingsolver, on what it means to be a human being in terms of the natural world. The writer argues that these writers see humanity in a manner that is more akin to the balance found by Native Americans before the ...

This is a 10 page paper discussing the issues involved in the federal and international environmental and trade policies. Although environmental policies are being accepted around the globe, trade policy negotiations still remained confidential and are not believed to adequately address most environmental issues. Countries and industry however are leading the way toward international environmental ...

This 5 page paper considers how the deforestation may be causing a decrease in the rainfall. The writer explains this by looking at local ecosystems as well as the water cycle, and then considers the evidence for this, remembering that global warming may be increasing rainfall. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 5 page paper. The questions posed are: Should accountants become more proactive in environmental issues? and Should auditors become more proactive in environmental issues beyond reporting? And, if so, what role should either play? The writer discuses the primary role of fiscal auditors and responds to the question. The writer then illustrates what steps ...

This 8 page paper discusses the philosophies evident in Jack Turner's book, The Abstract Wild. Examples, arguements and quotes included and cited. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 14 page paper discussing sustainability as a consideration in the search for alternative sources of energy. Outcome is primary in terms of its influence on sustainability. Current and future developers of alternative energy sources need to give greater attention to the issue: "Will our grandchildren be able to continue this practice?" ...