Academic papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

Recycling: It's Not A Whim; It's a Necessity
This 5 page paper considers the issue of recycling. Recycling is in its infancy but after 30 years 60 percent of Americans recognize the chasing arrow symbol of recycling. A new generation is here and we must make sure the effort continues....
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The Fire Services Industry: OSHA Safety Protocols and the Economics of Changing Services
This 15 page paper considers the issue of OSHA
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OSHA, Fire Safety and the Two-In/Two-Out Rule
This 3 page paper considers the issue of OSHA
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Recycling Advantages
A 5 page paper which examines the strides made in recycling as well as areas still deficient. Recent developments in the industry including, the 'pay as you throw' system of municipal garbage disposal, 'producer responsibility,' and 'green...
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Coral Reefs: Survival Link To Other Underwater Life Forms
5 pages in length. Inasmuch as coral reefs represent a complex community of organisms and their environment functioning as an ecological unit in nature, it is not surprising to find that the numerous life systems that coral reefs support include a...
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Fresh Water
5 pages in length. The population growth in Austin Texas is causing the pollution and loss of water in the area. Describes the situation and the steps the city is taking to deal with it. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Rhode Island and the Oil Spill of 1996
This 8 page report discusses a 1996 oil spill off the coast of Rhode Island. An oil barge, the
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Jonathan Harr/A Civil Action
A 5 page analysis of Jonathan Harr's stirring account of a civil action that was taken by parents whose children contracted leukemia due to polluted water. The corporations that polluted the water essentially got off the hook in this case, but were...
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Hoover Dam: An Engineering Project That Modernized Western America
This 10-page-paper describes the construction of Hoover Dam and the many contributions it made to the growth of the western part of the United States. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Polystyrene
A 7 page paper discussing the structure of and uses for this polymer. Objections over landfill usage led McDonalds to abandon their polystyrene packaging in 1990, but it remains the choice for other food service applications of all kinds. ...
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Air Pollution
A 5 page paper which discusses air pollution in relationship to types, causes, and preventive measures. Air pollution is a serious concern that involves us all. The entire planet is effected in one way or another, by the actions of others. And,...
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Firefighter Safety: Hazardous Materials
5 pages in length. There are a number of on-the-job hazards for firefighters, not the least of which includes the possibility of contamination from hazardous materials. In order to offset the chance, protective uniforms and equipment are employed...
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The Topography of the Colorado River, Hoover Dam and Regions of the Grand Canyon
This 5 page paper assesses the topography of the Colorado River, Hoover Dam and the regions surrounding the Grand Canyon. This paper assesse factors that defined the structural perspectives on the cnayone and hte overall topographical features.
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This 16 page paper considers the issue of acid rain from a business and managerial perspective and also within a global context. This report outlines the basic issues at hand and the projections for the future of the issue of acid rain. ...
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Hazardous Materials: Bioterrorism
5 pages in length. There are a number of on-the-job hazards for firefighters, not the least of which includes the possibility of contamination from hazardous materials; this inherent danger has steadily increased with the growing incidence of...
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