Academic papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

Winning in the World Market
A 5 page paper exploring ways that a developing third world nation can coexist with multinational corporations and retain full national sovereignty. The recent failed World Trade Organization (WTO) talks in Seattle brought world attention to the...
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Global Systems and Mining the Seabed in Non-Territorial Waters
This 5 page report discusses a proposition through which a multilateral organization will be established to develop international rules relating to mining the earth
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Humidity: Definitions and Explanations
An 8 page review of humidity. Defines several terms used to describe humidity and its effects on man. Describes the increasing trend in stratospheric moisture levels and the relationship of this increase to global warming. Bibliography lists 4...
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Energy Conservation
A 6 page consideration of one means of conserving energy and reducing the environmental impacts of petroleum fuel consumption. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Global Warming Collective Action Problem
7 pages in length. Global warming is a collective action problem; it is also a problem that is very difficult to solve, and the main reason it is very difficult to solve is because it is a collective action problem. Without the involvement of...
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2 Articles on Development
This 3 page paper consists of a brief summary of an article by Vadana Shiva, which is follows by a comprehensive review of an article by John Stossel. Shiva argues that addressing poverty should entail the realization that industrializing the North...
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Thoreau And McGregor Thematic Comparison
4 pages in length. McGregor's thematic approach to lecture 09 follows the progression of environmentalism as it has spanned decades; citing those whose influences have served to pave the way for myriad thoughts, theories and philosophies,...
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PROS AND CONS OF WIND ENERGY
This 3-page paper focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of wind-based energy. The paper also includes ways to overcome some of the challenges. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Air Pollution and Its Various Sources and Impacts
This paper outlines the types of pollutants, their origins, and their impacts. A comparison is made between impacts in the Northeast and in Florida. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Chemistry of Pesticides
An 8 page paper discussing the benefits verses impacts of pesticide utilization. Various pesticides are described and their impacts outlined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Be It Resolved That The Human Contribution to Global Warming is Significant
This 7 page paper argues that humans have made a significant contribution to the problem of global warming. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Wetlands and Their Destruction
In six pages this paper examines how destroying the wetlands affects the environment, fish and wildlife, climate and water quality, and how they protect humans from the ravages of storms and flooding. Seven sources are listed in the bibliography.
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WATER RESOURCE PLAN: AQUIFER DEPLETION
This 4-page paper discusses a possible water resource plan for aquifer depletion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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ENERGY RESOURCE PLAN -- HOA
This 3-page paper provides an example of an energy resource plan for a home owner's association. Discussion includes conservation methods. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Environmentally Responsible Golf Course Management
A 10 page paper developing a sustainability plan for golf course management. There are several environmental problems that traditional golf course design and maintenance can cause. The paper addresses mowing equipment emissions, water management,...
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