Academic papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

The Explanations for the Lobster Die-Offs on Long Island
This 6 page paper provides an overview of the problem of spraying for the West Nile Virus in New York. The focus of the paper is in respect to the lobster die-offs prevalent on Long Island. Several explanations for the dying lobsters are explored....
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Alachlor: Environmental and Human Health Impacts
A 5 page discussion of the applications, properties, and problems associated with this widely used herbicide. This paper outlines the regulatory provisions which are in place in regard to drinking water and food regulations to protect human health....
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Being Human in a Natural World
A 5 page essay that contrasts the perspective of two essayists, Gary Snyder and Barbara Kingsolver, on what it means to be a human being in terms of the natural world. The writer argues that these writers see humanity in a manner that is more akin...
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Issues Regarding Environmental and Trade Policies
This is a 10 page paper discussing the issues involved in the federal and international environmental and trade policies. Although environmental policies are being accepted around the globe, trade policy negotiations still remained confidential and...
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Deforestation and the Decline of Rainfall in Rhodesia, Brazil
This 5 page paper considers how the deforestation may be causing a decrease in the rainfall. The writer explains this by looking at local ecosystems as well as the water cycle, and then considers the evidence for this, remembering that global...
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Public Policy and the Environment
8 pages. This important discussion regards public policy and the environment. Cites government documents and explains policy issues that deal with the ozone layer, global warming, and other environmental problems that are happening around the...
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PHILOSOPHY AND THE ABSTRACT WILD
This 8 page paper discusses the philosophies evident in Jack Turner's book, The Abstract Wild. Examples, arguements and quotes included and cited. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Sustainable Development: Energy Sources
A 14 page paper discussing sustainability as a consideration in the search for alternative sources of energy. Outcome is primary in terms of its influence on sustainability. Current and future developers of alternative energy sources need to give...
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Marine Pollution and the Law; The Problem of Operational Discharges
This 34 page paper considers the way in which international law seeks to control oil pollution. The writer considers the background of the situation, such as the current condition of the shipping industry with the different pressures that have been...
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CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 939
This paper examines California's Bill 939, which was passed in 1989. The bill mandated that by 2000, the entire state would diverte 50 percent of waste toward recycling. The paper discusses the history of the bill, how it has been implemented, and...
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Acid Rain: Impacts to Soil and Water
A 6 page discussion of the impacts of acid rain. This paper details the chemical impacts to soil and water as well as to the physiological function of biological organisms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Recycling Around the World
This 7 page paper looks at recycling programs throughout the world. Many aspects are discussed and the future of recycling is touched on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Global Warming: A Review of Three Opinions
A 6 page overview of the predominant beliefs about global warming. This paper summarizes up the cause and the result to conclude the only way of saving our planet from eminent peril, the only hope for a alleviation of an increased greenhouse effect...
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An 8 page discussion of the theme of change which characterizes
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Energy Policy Dilemma
A 6 page paper discussing US energy policy. Can fossil fuel electricity generation be sustained for generations? No. Then we need alternatives. Will there be oil available to fuel the world's cars in four generations? No. Then we need...
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