Essays and Research Papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

A 10 page discussion of the mechanisms through which bacterial pathogens evolve. Bacterial pathogens evolve in reference to a number of factors. These are both natural factors and manmade factors. Bacterial evolution in response to antibiotics is one example of this relationship. This evolution occurs both clinically and in areas ...

A 6 page book review. All Creation is Groaning, An Interdisciplinary Vision for Life in a Sacred Universe (1999), edited by Carol Dempsey and Russell Butkus, is a fascinating anthology of essays that collectively offer an alternative vision of the environment, the current ecological crisis and the role of humanity within this complex web. This ...

5 pages in length. There are a number of variable to take into consideration when examining the influences of today's California real estate market, not the least of which include interest rates, construction costs and legislation. California, one of the highest priced real estate markets in the country, has experienced exponential growth over ...

This 50 page paper considers two ideas: first, that human factors engineering (HFE) can improve working conditions to the point that worker productivity and satisfaction also improves; and second, that ignoring the principles of HFE can result in poor quality products. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing two environmental problems in China (the Three Gorges Dam and air pollution) and measures that the government has or may take to mitigate the environmental effects. In contrast is the experience of Singapore, which adopted stringent environmental regulations when its economic growth led to environmental degradation. Singapore was ...

A 9 page paper which examines environment problems of the Brazilian rainforest. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page summary on the essay, “The Trouble with Wilderness” by William Cronon. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper discusses mercury contamination of the environment and the problems it causes when ingested by humans. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses ways in which citizens might work to make the environment safer with regard to the danger proposed by toxic mercury. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 13 page paper discusses the impact of BP Global's operations on the environment and how it approaches these concerns. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 9 page paper argues that a company that there is not an automatic clash between profit making and pollution reduction, The paper argues that preventing pollution can result in both direct and indirect profits. The paper looks at both theory and real life examples to present this argument. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the environmental conditions of Glen Canyon Dam before and after its mention in the book “the Moneky Wrench Gang” by Edward Abbey. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the state of alternative fuel choices in 2005 for the purpose of assessing the feasibility of Lotus Rental Car of adding alternative-fuel cars to its fleet. DaimlerChrysler, Ford, GM, Isuzu, Mercury and Nissan all offer flex-fuel vehicles designed to operate on either gas or ethanol, or any combination. ...

This 8 page paper examines the problem with diminishing oil resources. The negative effects on the environment are pointed out and the future is addressed. How long will the oil last? Specific predictions are included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the pollution in China, and then discusses what affect this pollution has on the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the issues involving the environment as it involves Hurricane Katrina. The paper focuses on the work of J.R. McNeill and Paul Kennedy “Something New Under the Sun.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page assessment of the potential negative impacts of genetic engineering as it is applied towards food crops. The author contends our production of genetically engineered crops will ultimately impact not just our population but the world population as a whole. Furthermore, this production has a high likelihood of ultimately causing pollution, ...

This is a 4 page annotated bibliography of 9 sources dealing with various aspects of mercury contamination.

A 4 page research paper that discusses how to design and build an energy efficient home. The writer considers both passive and active heating systems and other factors that affect energy consumption. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Who knows where the world's gluttonous energy appetite will lead in the coming decades, with the overextended use of fossil fuels, the ever-growing dependency upon Middle Eastern crude oil and the escalating and irreparable damage being done to the environment reflecting the most critical components of an energy love affair ...

A 5 page research paper that discusses this ecological issue. There is a tremendous national debate concerning a vital social issue that addresses a topic that is basic to everyday life. This issue concerns the nation's food supply and how production methods interact with the environment and affect issues of food safety. Business and consumer ...

This is a 10 page paper which discusses the problem and possibile solutions for the prevalence of Eurasian watermilfoil in the State of Washington. The bibliography has 3 sources.

A 3 page summary of this scientific article. The author identifies the researchers' hypotheses and conclusions. No additional sources are listed.

This 16 page paper addresses a variety of aspects of air pollution. Beginning with basic definitions, air pollution is clearly defined and various types of pollution are explored. Both indoor and outdoor pollution are discussed as significant problems. Causes are also addressed, including both human and natural varieties. The problems of cattle, lightening and ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue of factors influencing grass growth. This paper shows an experiment. Bibliography lists 2 sources.