Essays and Research Papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

This 5 page paper uses Peter Singer’s “How Are We To Live?” as a basis to argue that self-interest has ruined America. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In six pages this paper examines five alternative energy sources, their similarities and differences, and considers which of these sources would be best for the U.S. economy. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 21 page overview of regulation as it applies not just to the ecological stability of a fishery but as it applies to the economics of that fishery. This paper provides current data on the world's fisheries and compares the current state affairs to the economic guidance contained in the 1776 seminal text "Wealth ...

Plastics are associated with poor environmental practices consuming fossil fuels in their production and disposal. This 20 page paper considers the way in plastics production and recycling may be undertaken in a cleaner way. The paper focuses on recycling looking at the lifecycle from the recycling perspective including the creation of plastics using plants that ...

This 3 page paper examines how the Virgin Group fits into areas of social responsibility. This paper reports that the group does several things, inclusive of paying attention to environmental issues and the problems that exist in Africa. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 7 page research paper/essay that examines the cause and effect relationship of industrialization and air pollution. The problems associated with air pollution in the contemporary era are attributed to human actions. In other words, there is a direct cause-and-effect situation at work wherein human societies engage in industrialization and the myriad side effects of ...

This 5 page paper discusses multiple aspects of three conservation organizations: Greenpeace, The Sierra Club and The Nature Conservancy. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

This 4 page paper explores the difference between ecocriticism and postcolonialism as discussed by Christine Gerhardt in her article “The Greening of African-American Landscapes.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page paper that provides a critique of The Farm as Natural Habitat: Reconnecting Food Systems With Ecosystems by Jackson and Jackson. The writer cites other authors, such as Thoreau, Wes Jackson, and Hannum in the critique. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses Elizabeth Kolbert’s book about global warming and climate change, “Field Notes from a Catastrophe.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses some of the risks associated with the use of the pesticide malathion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses specific issues and reports specific documents. Following an introductory paragraph, the essay explains Hubbert's Peak as related to fossil fuels, particularly oil. The writer then reports proposed actions from a McKinsey & Company report and explains adaptation and mitigation as explained in another major international report. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This 3 page paper examines research in the area of air pollution and why nothing is being done to resolve the situation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the use of ethanol. Pros and cons are examined but this paper is primarily focused on the benefits of ethanol use. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper examining the early-1990s collapse of Canada's cod fisheries and the changes in the marine ecosystem that appear to be permanent. Overfishing is blamed for the original problem, but the reasons that cod have not recovered after more than a decade clearly have some other cause. The paper recommends giving ...

A 4 page paper, with outline, which argues, persuasively, that paper bags are better for the environment than plastic bags. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines various articles concerning global warming. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page address of four specific questions on Canada and the U.S.’s dependence on petroleum. Imports verses exports are quantified and the economic and ecological costs of oil dependence are explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper which illustrates the negative affects of global warming. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the pollution haven hypothesis which argues that international trade agreements such as NAFTA are directly increasing the level of pollution and environmental damage. The writer outlines the arguments before deciding which side might be right. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 5 page paper which reviews and analyzes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s work Crimes Against Nature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines green building in New York City and how the carbon footprint can be reduced. Examples of NYC buildings are provided. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In six pages this paper examines the changing relationship between humans and nature over time, how the status of water changed as a result, considers whether or not tradeoffs regarding the use of water also changed, and if so, assesses whether or not these tradeoffs are worth it. Three sources are cited in the ...

3 pages in length. Paying for water was as foreign a concept fifty years ago as traveling by jet-propelled body packs is now in the twenty-first century, however, the quality of today's tap water has declined to the point where bottled water has become a safer and more palatable option that consumers have responded ...

This 3-page paper answers questions about environmentalism and sustainability in response to Spicer's lecture.