Essays and Research Papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

5 pages in length. Simply sit back, do nothing and hope the future presents a more economically viable solution to reversing the detrimental impact of global warming is how Goldberg (2007) recommends the world deal with its ever-worsening crisis. To be as flippant as to say the cost far outweighs the benefit when ...

5 pages in length. Environmental issues -- from oil spills to sustainable development and global warming to species extinction -- all share one glaring common denominator: the entire lot of environmental ills exists from human irresponsibility, greed and self-interest. Examining the practical, ethical and social obligations as they relate to the need for ...

A 3 page essay that intends to provide information without judgment or analysis. The writer cites several reports from scientists and scientific organizations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses regional economic integration, as described by the Convention on Biodiversity. Discussions center on the UAE and Brazil. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines an environmental problem that erupted in March of 2009 in parts of New Jersey. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

3 pages in length. Habitat is only as strong as its least dangerous resistance; for estuarine benthic habitats, the individual and combined components of disturbance and predation can manifest in severe organism compromise. Some of the most harmful aspects are those brought about by man, however, even some seemingly natural - yet detrimental ...

A 6 page research paper that addresses two aspects environmental crisis. The first half of the paper compares and contrast the terms “bioaccumulation” and “biological magnification,” defining and explaining each. The second half addresses the population control policies instituted by the governments of China and Mexico. Bibliography lists 3 sources, but one citation is incomplete. ...

This 8-page paper discusses the impact of oil prices on the automobile manufacturing industry. Also included is a brief discussion about oil and climate change. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

An 8 page overview of three critical areas of environmental impact. This paper details the specifics of each. No sources are listed.

7 pages in length. Global warming is a collective action problem; it is also a problem that is very difficult to solve, and the main reason it is very difficult to solve is because it is a collective action problem. Without the involvement of every city, state, nation, continent, government and industry, the ...

9 pages in length. The writer discusses causes and consequences of car-related air pollution, as well as provides recommendations for the future. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

In six pages this paper analyzes Sandra Steingraber’s text Living Downstream: A Scientist's Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment. Specifically considered are the book’s main points, its policy implications and how the information can be used, its description of the intersection between the environment and health, and how the text makes the writer ...

A 6 page analysis of the book by Devra Davis. This paper outlines some of the major points the author presents and assesses how the information can be utilized by the reader. No additional sources are listed.

This 3-page paper provides a review about the article, which deals with populations of ambibians as they pertain to cattle grazing.

A 4 page paper discussing the alternative fuels that gain the greatest attention in 2007. The paper discusses ethanol (including biofuels), current fuel cells and hydrogen research. The paper concludes that we need clean, alternative fuels; we also can conclude that we have not yet achieved a single solution that can fully substitute ...

3 pages in length. The four primary issues pertaining to species decline include human disturbance; cave commercialization and improper gaiting; habitat loss and degradation; and pesticides. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

7 pages in length. To say Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park is teeming with wildlife would almost be an understatement considering the vast numbers of species who call this protected land home. However, the word "protected" is used very loosely in this case because of how illegal poaching is threatening the very existence of ...

A 3 page research paper that looks specifically at the water system in Peoria, Illinois and how it has been deprivatized. However, the writer also discusses broader issues that affect the American water supply. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page consideration of the negative verses positive impacts of these types of tourism. The author emphasizes that while there are obvious concerns, these concerns can be addressed with careful planning, implementation, and monitoring. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page research paper/essay that describes 3 ecological viewpoints. As the world faces the problems associated with global warming, humanity is forced to reconsider priorities and its relationship to the natural world. Various perspectives have evolved due to this need. Three of these perspectives are ecofeminism, pluralism and environmental pragmatism. The principles of these ...

A 9 page overview of the many factors that can contribute to water pollution. This paper presents a sustainability plan for domestic wastewater discharge using a man-made wetland. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper compares the topics of ecofeminism, pluralism and environmental pragmatism. The paper also discusses which topic an individual might be more likely to embrace. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the Aïr and Ténéré Natural Reserves ecological project in Niger, including the diversity of biological species found there, the threat posed by humans, and protections used to safeguard the area. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page research paper in which the writer, first of all, lists three serious problems facing China and, then, gives the criteria for this selection. The writer then discusses one of these problems, i.e., pollution and environmental degradation, how the government has addressed it in the past and what should be done in ...

An 8 page paper which examines the affects of pollution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.