Essays and Research Papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

This 6 page paper discusses environmental legislation. Specifically, its history, impact and current status are presented in this paper. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

3 pages in length. As crucial as any other ecosystem is to the environment, grasslands represent some of the oldest and most significant bionetworks in global history. Short or tall in length, grasslands – which are now one of the fastest fleeting ecosystems on the planet – also incorporate legumes and flowers into ...

This 5 page paper discusses the Nile river, it's history and it's importance. Furthermore, this paper examines hoe the Nile river influenced nearly every aspect of ancient civilization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that reports on the events reported in the news for the week of June 6, 2010 pertaining to the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig, which resulted in the worst oil spill in US history. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page overview of the history of Agent Orange, a carcinogenic defoliant used in Vietnam, and its relation to dioxins which still present an environmental and health threat in the U.S. in the form of industrial wastes emissions. Contends that while law are in place to regulate these emissions, they are largely ineffective ...

An 18 page discussion contrasting environmental land ethics of two different cultures. The question of whether such differences are an innate part of the Native American culture is addressed. Numerous sources cited.

A 12 page overview of the myriad of considerations which have gone into revising water quality laws in the United Kingdom. Given the close ties between EU directive and UK law, it becomes impossible to understand the latter without considering the former. Unfortunately, EU policies in themselves have not enjoyed tremendous success in ...

This paper examines the EU's attempts to improve its environment and reduce waste and pollution through legislation and information. Topics discussed include the Amsterdam Treaty and environmental policies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page discussion of airport expansion and development in Europe. Europe is experiencing a constant growth in demand for air transport. The obvious implications of this growth is the expansion of existing air services and facilities. As a consequence existing airports are being expanded and new greenfield airports constructed. Both ...

In 5 pages, the author discusses why petroleum products such as gas and oil are more expensive in Europe than in the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In this 5 page paper the pharmaceutical industry is examined with the argument that waste is not dealt with in the most effective manner due to the amount this would cost and the ability of companies to cut costs and remain in the law, or fail to be caught and prosecuted when they breach the ...

This 7 page report discusses attitudes, facts, and the overall impact on the Earth’s environment related to the use of diesel fuel. People who are advocates of a greater use of diesel fuel almost always point to the fact that diesels are more fuel-efficient than spark-ignition engines and offer a greater degree of actual energy ...

A 10 page discussion of the problem confronting Western Europe (and indeed the world as a whole) regarding the regulation of ship ballast waters. These waters are known to be a complicating factor in the introduction of non-native species to sensitive ecological areas. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the conflict over the slaughter of dolphins in Japan. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page overview of the natural resources and ecological complexity of Japan and China. Summarizes the fact that since China is larger in terms of physical land coverage it encompasses more ecological diversity than does Japan. Concludes that each country shares the threat of overdevelopment and severe impact to their fragile ecosystems. Bibliography ...

8 pages. This interesting paper focuses on the impact of Tanako Shozo, Japan's first environmentalist, and the Ashio Copper Mine. In 1885 it was recognized that pollution from the mine had become widespread when people noticed thousands of fish in the Watarase River were dead because of water pollution. Additionally, sludge from ...

A 20 page research paper that first gives an overview of the evidence that global warming exists and what is believed to contribute as its cause. Then, the writer addresses specifically whether or not the recent international treaty worked out last year in Japan will actually accomplish anything of significance. The writer demonstrates that although ...

This 10 page paper discusses the conflict over the slaughter of dolphins in Japan. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page overview of the natural resources and ecological complexity of Japan and China. Summarizes the fact that since China is larger in terms of physical land coverage it encompasses more ecological diversity than does Japan. Concludes that each country shares the threat of overdevelopment and severe impact to their fragile ecosystems. Bibliography ...

8 pages. This interesting paper focuses on the impact of Tanako Shozo, Japan's first environmentalist, and the Ashio Copper Mine. In 1885 it was recognized that pollution from the mine had become widespread when people noticed thousands of fish in the Watarase River were dead because of water pollution. Additionally, sludge from ...

A 20 page research paper that first gives an overview of the evidence that global warming exists and what is believed to contribute as its cause. Then, the writer addresses specifically whether or not the recent international treaty worked out last year in Japan will actually accomplish anything of significance. The writer demonstrates that although ...

This 4 page paper examines air pollution, the laws on the books and why they need to be enforced. Recent legislation is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the way the polluter pays principle and the precautionary principles appear in EU environmental law. The paper considers the attitude of member states and the trend towards a duel approach. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 30 page overview of environmental resource law as it relates to the protection of the world's fisheries. The efforts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) are highlighted, particularly in regard to their efforts to curb fishery piracy and to insure adequate water quality. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

A 6 page paper examining the special responsibility that engineers have to "rat" on individuals, groups, and agencies who violate enviornmental principles, codes, laws, and/or integrity. Various popular cases are cited to illustrate how genuinely important it is for engineers to act ethically and disclose everything they know. Bibliography lists 6 sources.