Academic papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

Hazardous Material Assessment
A hazardous material may be defined as a substance capable of creating harm to people, property, and the environment. This 13 page paper critically examines the statement, "In an increasingly complex industrial society simplifying...
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Legislative Fuel Issues: Economic Impact
18 pages in length. The 1980's presented the perfect scenario with regard to the economic and political relationship to the oil market. Depending upon one's interpretation of which direction the oil market was heading during that time, various...
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Overpopulation
There are now more than six billion people residing on the planet earth. This 8 page paper provides a tutorial for the student wishing to address the effects of overpopulation on a global as well as an individual level. Bibliography lists 5...
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Mineral, Energy, and Water Resources of Kentucky
A 17 page overview of the natural resources of the state of Kentucky. Provides a broad overview of the types of minerals which exists in the state and emphasizes that mining, while necessary to the economy and energy needs of the state, can have...
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A paper which looks at the concept of sustainable development in comparison to other development models, in terms of the interaction between economic, cultural and environmental issues and the way in which all three elements form the basis for...
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Environmental Issues
Fly Tipping and Development; This 10 page paper considers two issues. The writer first looks at a case where a company has bought land were fly tipping (illegal waste dumping) has taken place. The writer looks at the actions that need to be taken to...
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Ecological Impacts and Anthropomorphic Causes and Remedies for Acid Rain
A 24 page overview of the environmental phenomena known as acid rain noting that this form of pollution has had a tremendous impact on the ecology of our natural areas, geologic integrity, and more anthropomorphic concerns as agriculture and...
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The Physiological Impacts of Dioxins
A 12 page overview of the far reaching effects of dioxins such as chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (CDDs), chlorinated dibenzofurans (CDFs), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Notes that although some dioxins are produced naturally, many are...
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A six page paper which looks at the way in which the environmental policies of the European Union have changed and developed since the 1970s, the extent to which the concept of sustainability has been incorporated into Environmental Action...
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Controlling Canada Geese Populations
This 6 page paper provides an overview in respect to the problem of Canada Geese. The overpopulation of the species and the dilemmas they cause for humans is outlined. Several methods of control are explored in depth, including some humane...
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Temperate Evergreen Forests of the World
This 6 page paper focuses on the temperate evergreen forest and explains where they are found. Information on climate, flora, and fauna is included. Environmental concerns and problems are duly noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Telecommunications Technology and Environmental Issues
5 pages. This paper shows how the telecommunications companies are contributing to the environmental problems and issues, specifically that of toxic waste, air and water pollution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Henry David Thoreau
This 6 page report discusses the most basic aspects of Henry David Thoreau (1817-62) and the two years he spent at a crude cottage beside Walden Pond, a small body of water outside Concord, Massachusetts. Walden is essentially a daily account...
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Legionnaire's Disease
In 1976 two hundred and twenty two people all came down with the same malady from a previously unidentified bacteria and 34 of those people died. This 10 page paper presents an overview of Legionnaire's disease that includes a briefing for...
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The Damage of Weapons
This 10 page paper examines the way that weapons technology and development has adversely impacted on the environment and human life. Weapons include nuclear and atomic, nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. The papers considers the financial...
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