Academic papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

Hazardous Waste Disposal and the Hudson River Valley Watershed
This 15 page paper looks at the problems of pollution in the Hudson River and what can be done about it. Dredging is recommended as the most practical course of action. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The IMF, World Bank And The Environment
An 11 page paper. Most adult Americans have probably heard of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank but few understand exactly what they do. Even fewer know that their projects and programs have acted as catalysts for the destruction of...
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NATURE AND MADNESS: A BOOK REVIEW
This paper examines Nature and Madness by Paul Shepard. Explained throughout the paper is Shepard's contention that the reason why the planet suffers ecologically today is because we have strayed from our roots as hunter-gathers.
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Views on Ecology and Fly Fishing
An 8 page essay that contrasts and compares three very different texts. The writer points out that Reeling in Russia, The Riverkeepers, and The Earth is Enough: Growing up in a World of Fly Fishing, Trout & Old Men were all published in the late...
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Pollution And A Hypothetical Landowner: Implications Of The Law
5 pages in length. The environment around Fred Smith's land has been in trouble for a long time due to decades and decades of misuse, exploitation and degradation, which have ultimately placed a tremendous burden upon the land and air resources. ...
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Second Hand Smoke is a Political Issue
This 5 page paper supports the thesis that ETS is a political, and not a health, issue. The history of the smoking wars is included. Medical evidence pointing to the ambiguity of the topic is included. Bibliography lists 10 sources .
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NATURE AND MADNESS: A BOOK REVIEW
This paper examines the theme and theories of environmentalist Paul Shepard in his book Nature and Madness. The paper discusses the book, and examines how Shepard ties the idea of humanity's departure from hunting and gathering into the...
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Soil
When the subject of the earth comes up in conversation, most people do not immediately think of soil, although it is a known fact that soil is an essential component to the existence of the planet earth. This 5 page paper provides a sample paper...
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Moral Pluralism in the Environment
5 pages. This paper explains the pros and cons of moral pluralism in the environment. This is based on two issues: endangered species and population control. Can the people agree on these issues? Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Agent Orange; Is it Poisoning Johnston Island
This 14 page paper considers how this small atoll in the Pacific Ocean has acted as a dumping ground form many chemicals, and the effect that one in particular; Agent Orange, may have had on the flora and fauna of the area. The writer uses the...
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Deforestation Of Amazonia, Madagascar And Indonesia: Loss Of Biodiversity
8 pages in length. There can be no argument against the fact that tropical forests give life to the entities who flourish within its protective cover. The effects of deforestation and logging upon indigenous populations comes in many forms,...
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Natural resources in France
A six page paper which looks at the way natural resources are managed in France, especially water and forestry, and considers how well the country's environmental policies are implemented.
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ENDANGERED SPECIES AND HUMAN ENCROACHMENT
This 10 page paper presents the argument for human population control as a means of protecting endangered species. Other examples/solutions are given from top experts in the field. Quotes and examples given. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Fuel Cell Technology
A 22 page paper that provides a comprehensive overview of fuel cell technology. Discussion includes: an introduction to fuel cells, what they are, how they work and the types of fuel cells in research; applications for fuel cell technology,...
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST
This 12 page paper(with annotated Bibliography) details the plight of the Pacific Northwest Salmon and the industry. The impact that the declining numbers have had on the industry, the people, and the culture are examined. Quotes, examples, figures,...
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