The earth is evolving at a remarkable rate. It is also changing rapidly. To many, evolution refers to better species and strength. However, change also refers to negative things. The major cause of change and evolution is human interaction. The rising population of mankind has also led to physical changes, like the building of cities […]
Background Bhopal gas tragedy is an industrial accident happened in India in December of 1984. The significant release of such a hazardous gas as methyl isocyanate at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) plant in Bhopal led to deaths of about 3,000 people during the first week after the accident. The water entered the tank […]
Available literature demonstrates that, although early climate change science has its roots in the early 1800s, it has nevertheless continued to influence modern-day thinking on climate change and related concepts, including the greenhouse effect and global warming (Nierenberg, Tschinkel & Tschinkel 319). The present paper traces the contributions of early scientists such as Joseph Fourier, […]
Though each of the watersheds in the estuaries and coastal areas is distinctive, they are all under threat from the effects of global warming (GoĚnenç 178). As such, several forces have contributed to the degradation of these watersheds. A number of these result from human activities that speed up global warming. Environment and land alterations, […]
An Overview of the Report This report is about an industrial site that has been used for discarding wastes by two companies. The companies have been operating for a period close to sixty years. The site is situated on the upper side of a residential area and separated by an approximate distance of one mile. […]
Introduction Dan Olmsted and Mark Blaxill wrote the article about the new evidence on Tics and Toxins. It was written in July 2012. In the month of September 2011, schoolchildren at Leroy Junior-Senior high school were affected by tic disorder. Eighteen students were affected and after tests, the State Health Department reported that they had […]
Introduction Forests should be managed in an ecologically sustainable perspective which entails management of forest ecosystems, wood production as well as non-timber values. There is need of maintaining integrity of the ecosystem through establishment of wide range and even distribution of forest structures, species composition as well as biological diversity (Swanson and Franklin, 1992). Ecologically […]
Climate change is now recognized as a major environmental problem. Today, many regions have been found challenging to live in due to harsh climatic conditions, putting the lives of many animals and plants on the line. The ever-increasing cases of prolonged droughts continue to endanger all life forms in the region. As result, the diversity […]
Industrial processes have varied impacts on the environment. Depending on the intensity of these environmental impacts, these processes can be streamlined to ensure sustainability of resources within the industrial set up. (Ayres & Ayres, 2002) Industrial ecology is an environmental agenda where industrial systems are modified to enhance sustainability of resources and limiting environmental degradation. […]
âEco-Warriorsâ is a book that investigates the actions of environmentalists using both historical and philosophical accounts. The author of this book is Rik Scarce a sociologist at Skidmore College and he refers to the several environmental organizations in this book. This paper provides a review of Scarceâs book in the view of the effects that […]
After taking the âecological footprint quizâ, it has occurred to me that human beings are no longer living in a sustainable world. The footprint analysis is one of the best tools that can help people reexamine their assets and resources. The obtained results explain that human beings are consuming more resources than their planet can […]
Abstract People often take nature and its elements for granted. As a result of negligence and the inconsistent analysis of wildlife, a number of species disappear every year. Although bighorn sheep are not yet on the verge of disappearing, the number of their species is declining rapidly due to the changes in the habitat. With […]
Site Overview The derelict site was hitherto used by two industries, which have remained nonfunctional for the past sixty years. There are 100 drums buried underground and, unfortunately, their contents are not indicated. The drums show a sign of cracking and a, strong pungent, smell is felt in the air at the site. This must […]
The Galapagos Islands are one of the archipelagos renowned as one of the most beautiful places in the world, âthe ecological and evolutionary processes characteristics of the Islands have been minimally affected by human activity. However, due to the impact of human activity, such as tourism and fisheries management, for example, the archipelago is recognized […]
Recycling allows people turn waste materials into something new and useful. In such way, we gain the opportunity not only to save our environment but also to reduce utilizing of raw materials. Car recycling is also dedicated to these purposes. More than 70 percent less energy is used to recycle metal instead of making new […]
Renewable energy technologies now have become representatives of a common source of energy. The benefits of using this measure are unrivaled due to its environmentally friendly origin and reduction of resource usage. Over the past decade, the renewable energy distribution has expanded tremendously, thus inducing growth in all sectors. The presented report not only draws […]
Bhanarkar, A. D., Gajghate, D. G., & Hasan, M. Z. (2003). Assessment of impacts of a fossil fuel based power plant. International Journal of Environmental Studies, 60(4), 325-333. Type: Research Paper Main Argument/Research Question:The main argument of this particular research paper is that fossil fuel powerplants produce a significant degree of pollution which creates a negative […]
EPA Regulations and the Impact on Transportation Standards The objective of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to establish a program that helps to minimize the greenhouse gas emission. The agency works in liaison with other organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to enhance fuel efficiency. The growth in international trade has […]
The Effect of specific land use practices (sewage treatment, arable farming, livestock farming) on the dispersal of these pollutants to surface waters. The nitrogen cycle has a problem in that human beings are contributing to twice the nitrogen entry into the land-based nitrogen cycle (Vitousek et al, 1997). The alterations due to human domination have […]
Introduction Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) denotes the amount of dissolved oxygen in a water body required by aerobic microbes to oxidize organic matter in a water sample at a specific temperature over a fixed time. The term, BOD, may also be taken to signify the chemical process used to measure this amount. A more refined […]
Modern world seems impossible without innovative design decisions at the streets. It seems rational to apply architectural ideas to restore old items on the streets, however, not many people think about ecology when they are offered to make a new architectural thing. The idea of a good design varies from person to person. A good […]
Introduction: The Significance of the Issue In the age when the environmental awareness has become an integral part of everyoneâs life, the issue of drinking water pollution causes considerable anxiety and demands immediate solutions. Unfortunately, in the light of the recent conducted researches, the fact that drinking water is being polluted by large amounts of […]
Introduction Anticipating change in the planetary system and especially the biosphere has become a modern preoccupation. The need to know, and to know instantaneously, what is happening to different ecosystems across the globe has brought ecologists out of corners of research departments into the limelight. Mass media and the culture of open access to information […]
Introduction There are adverse ecological effects of genetically engineered organisms in the environment. However, they have varying effects on the environment. Nonetheless, both natural plants and animals are affected by these side effects. However, apart from the side effects on animals and plants, there are general degradation of the ecosystem that results from the associated […]
Introduction Scientists have attributed greenhouse effect or global warming as a significant factor, which is causing climate change and threatening the existence of humanity and other forms of life. Scientist argue that, greenhouse effect occurs when greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2), chlorofluorocarbons, methane, and water vapor accumulate in the atmosphere and shield the […]
Introduction The researcher hopes to make use of the participatory action research (PAR) technique to gather the necessary information to facilitate in the implementation of the current project. This will result in the generation of useful information that will in turn enable the community and project implementers to examine the developmental needs of the current […]
The earth goes through different climates, normally based on temperature and precipitation differences. Most of the organisms found on the earthâs surface have developed mechanisms to adapt to different climates, though some climatic conditions are too harsh for these animals. Drought is one of the worse climatic changes since it does not only interfere with […]
When making a choice on whether to develop land for farming or forest growing purposes, a number of innumerable factors ought to be considered. Agriculture entails apportioning land to food production and keeping of animals while forestry involves devoting land to the growth and generation of forests. It is imperative to consider some aspects when […]
Ozone layer is found on earthâs upper atmosphere. It is made of ozone (O3) which protects living things on earth from damaging effect of sunâs UV light. It is crucial to protect Ozone layer for living things to survive on earthâs surface. The various ways to protect Ozone layer include; Preventing human activities which destroy […]
Introduction One of the leading causes of global warming in the world today has been identified as carbon emissions resulting from the use of fossil fuels. The levels of pollution have indeed gone up by an alarming rate over the past few decades. This calls for the application of integrated efforts towards the reduction of […]
In simple terms, biodiversity is the number and variety of both plants and animals species within a given ecosystem which can range from a small habitat to the entire planet earth. It is the âsum total of all biotic variation from the level of genes to ecosystemsâ according to Andy Purvus and Andy Hector in […]
The class lessons taught about environment sustainability. Sustainability of environment refers to the ability of the worldâs natural resources to satisfy our needs without becoming exhausted. This is because human beings continue to extract resources from the environment without managing the disposal of the waste that is created after the useful resources have been refined. […]
Introduction Carbon fiber consists of fiber of about 5 to 10 Îźm in diameter made of mostly carbon atoms. Carbon fiber is made from mainly Precursor and other materials. Polyacrylonite constitutes 90% of the carbon fiber produced while 10% is from rayon or petroleum pitch (Kroschwitz, Jacqueline & Howe-Grant, 1993). In some cases polyacrylonite is […]
Introduction Ecosystem comprises of biotic and biotic factors that are present in a given environment. The biotic factors are the living organism such as microbes, plants, and animals, while the abiotic factors are nonliving components like water, air, rocks, soil, sunlight, and topography. The interaction of biotic and abiotic factors in a certain environment occurs […]
Sharks are disappearing from the ocean because there is the lack of effective regulations and laws to control the overly fishing and aspects of the international trade which can often be based on some illegal points. The problems in ecosystems and the popularity of sharksâ meat among consumers also affect the issue. This problem can […]
Introduction The sum of all living organisms residing in an ecological environment forms a community. In the community, the living and non-living factors interact in a manner that ensures balance in the environment. The aspect of the living organisms-both plants and animal, sharing an environment forms an ecosystem. An ecosystem is always in a dynamic […]
Introduction Different types of ecosystems constitute the biosphere that is why people can find themselves within various ecosystems which function according to many ecologic laws. That is why, it is important to examine properly the qualities of ecosystems. According to Hollar, âan ecosystem consists of a biological community and its physical environmentâ (Hollar 2011, p. […]
Introduction The USA oil is drilled from the sea. This is done at the Gulf of Mexico. Considering that this calls for pipe connections to be able to distribute and get that oil to the people. The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was out of a leakage from one of the oil well. […]
Introduction The ability to understand and address the effects of deforestation and logging forms the basis towards sustainability of resources, greater social-economic development, political stability and ecological sanctity in the fast globalizing society. Deforestation is not a one state issue as it was previously thought. In fact, it is a highly diverse aspect with far […]
Plastic bottles Plastic bottles have become a popular packing option for many soft drinks manufacturers, including soda drinks (Hill, 2010). The increased environmental awareness among many consumers has resulted to an increase in concern for plastic bottlesâ product life cycles. Curran (2012) asserts that the product life cycle for a plastic bottle commences with the […]
This paper aims at describing the impact of tourism on the ecosystem. This paper will begin by defining tourism and the ecosystem. Thereafter, it will give examples of how tourism affects the ecosystem. This paper will then sum up its discussion by providing a number of recommendations. According to Jax, âan ecosystem is a community […]
According to Beaver, âtourism is the temporary, short term movement of people to destinations outside the places where they normally live and work, and their activities during their stay at these destinations; it includes movement for all purposes as well as day visits or excursionsâ (313). Beaver argues that tourism arises from a number of […]
Introduction Water hyacinth is a perennial aquatic plant which freely floats in tropical as well as sub-tropical waters. Water hyacinth is native in South America but has since been introduced to many regions. This plant has glossy, broad, ovate and thick leaves and rises up to 1 meter above the water surface. Water hyacinth is […]
Introduction The world is undergoing various transformations in order for all species to adapt to the inevitable changes on the environment. This has led to cases of inventions and innovations as human beings strive to find better ways of fitting in the society. On the other hand all other living things are undergoing evolution albeit […]
1. The primary producers in an ecosystem refer to those organisms in the ecological unit that are capable of synthesising inorganic compounds to produce bio-mass. The primary producers in grassland ecosystem are the plants consumed by animals (Miller & Spoolman 2012, p. 62). The main three primary producers in the ecosystem include grass, trees and […]
The trees in the rainforest biomes have developed several adaptations to enable them to survive the conditions in the area. The rain forests receive an average of between 50 and 260 inches of rainfall annually (Denslow, 1987). This means that the plants in that area will need to adapt in order to ensure that they […]
In the past, widespread federal and private poisoning almost led to the extinction of the gray wolf in the United States (Goodall & Hudson, 2009). After it was listed among the endangered species in northern America, the government and animal conservationist spent millions of dollars in ensuring that this endangered species regained its initial population […]
Introduction The consumption of bottled water around the world is rising by about 10% annually with the United States accounting for the largest market (Gleick, 2010). For instance, in 2008, an estimated 8.6 billion gallons of bottled water were consumed in the United States alone (Zhihua, Morton, & Mahler, 2011). There is a common belief […]
Due to increased rate of dumping of dirt in the Community Rivers, students should carry out a river clean-up project (Crews, 2002). This involves removal of the solid waste dumped in the water and purification of the already dissolved materials (Crews, 2002). Community clean up will also be included in the project, whereby students will […]
Today, the world faces with a number of problems of the environment that should be solved by the way of cooperation of the countries and the use of the new green technologies. China as one of the most valuable players of the world politics demonstrates a high level of increase of the economics and industries. […]