Essays and Research Papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

A 15 page overview of the phenomena of global warming. The author addresses the question of "if global warming is indeed a phenomena, just how and where did that phenomena begin?" as well as the question of whether we have progressed to the point of no return in regard to correcting the problem ...

This 2 page paper examines the problem philosophically and practically. Both sides of the argument are discussed. No bibliography.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the argument that environmental regulations unnecessarily limit private property rights. The writer argues in favor of free market environmentalism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the need for population control. The author presents the argument that our imperiled environment demands aggressive population control tactics, even when those tactics step on the toes of human rights. China's birth control policies are reviewed to support this contention.

This 8 page paper examines the environmental issues in Saudi Arabia. The include oil spills and pollutions caused by the oil and gas (hydrocarbon) industry, the salinity of the sea water and desertification. The problem and the measures taken o control or reduce the problems are discussed. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

3 pages in length. According to a report by Dan Vergano, whose article entitled Water Shortages Will Leave World in Dire Straits appears on the Water Environment Federation's Web site, the next fifty years poses a significant threat to the entire global population where water shortages are concerned. Over half of all people ...

3 pages in length. According to an article found on the Centers for Disease Control Web site, fecal contamination in Florida's Apalachicola Bay has been responsible for the spread of viral gastroenteritis in those who have eaten oysters caught from this polluted body of water. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9-page paper provides an example of how an eco-friendly hotel would operate in a Puerto Rican rainforest. Topics discussed include external activities for the guests, how the hotel should be constructed and some information on finances.

This 30 page paper examines the issue of environmental accounting. The paper looks at the approaches that may be adopted to environmental accounting, such as social accounting and the way this may indicate the underlying corporate governance models or values adopted. The direct and indirect benefits are discussed and many real life examples are used ...

A 4 page paper. The Western portion of the U.S. has experienced drought and water shortage for a number of years. This paper identifies some of the causes of the water shortage in Las Vegas, reports on what has been done and recommends actions to better manage this resource. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page overview of ecological succession as it occurs on glacial moraines. The author emphasizes the importance of lower species such as lichens, mosses, and bacteria. The crushed rock composing the moraines offers little in terms of nutrients to support more complex species. The job of the initial colonizers thus becomes one ...

This 4-page paper focuses on water shortages in Central Asia, what has caused them, the political ramifications and what can be done to stop them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the many complex consideration which go into environmental management. The environmental management approaches of preservation and conservation are defined and contrasted. The author contends that rather than get caught up in the semantics of the preservation verses conservation argument, however, we must selectively employ each of these approaches if we ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) first introduced in 1969. Speculation as to why it was passed at that time is included as well as an analysis of public policy theory. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on secondary succession as it pertains to farmland, abiotic and biotic components and the natural ecological progression. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 2.5 page paper that describes a watershed studies project by a 6th grade classroom. The essay provides an overview of the project and discusses how it was expanded by the students themselves. The writer comments on the success of the project and its impact on students. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 15 page paper discusses the ecological aspects and impact of the world's overpopulation in regard to its impact on the world's water systems. Examples, statistics, possible solutions offered. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing lessons in controlling soil erosion from past cultures (pre-Columbian Mexico, the Inca and Haiti); operational control and physical treatment of the soil. Operational control includes crop selection and lighter tilling to retain soil; physical treatment includes terracing, strip cropping and organic farming. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A ten page paper which looks at nomadism in various regions, and the impact which sedentarisation policies have had on the nomadic way of life, especially in respect of environmental and economic issues. The writer concludes that whereas voluntary sedentarisation has on the whole been successful, forced settlement has had a negative impact on both ...

This 3-page paper focuses on the late professor (and Florida naturalist) Archie Carr and the video dedicated to him: “Archie Carr: In Praise of Wild Florida.” The paper discusses Carr's approach to Florida, his love for the state, and his unique way of expressing that love through his writings. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper answers questions about the Love Canal disaster during the mid-to-late 20th century. Also included is a topic about Nine Mile Run, a "brownfield" proposed restoration project. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page review of a December 2003 interview of Dr. Barbara Methe, the collaborative investigator at the Institute for Genomic Research in Rockville, Maryland, and Dr. Derek Lovely, the head of the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) microbiology department. These researchers clarify the benefits of using bacteria, especially the Geobacter bacteria, in the cleanup ...

This 3 page paper evaluates the topic by examining a 2004 article. The article is summarized and critiqued. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper literature review examines how politicians view the environment. Various perspectives are noted but the paper concludes that the tendency to support environmental causes is liberal and conservatives are somewhat negligent on this front. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper defines Brownfields and directly addresses the problem with underground storage tanks. Bibliography lists 2 sources.