Ecology Essay Examples and Topics. Page 4

A greenhouse effect refers to the phenomena where water vapor, carbon dioxide, and other major gases in Earth help in sustaining the atmospheric temperatures near the surface of the Earth.

One of the groups led by World Nuclear Association, believes that nuclear energy is a reliable and efficient source of energy.

The mission to the discovery of the new world was enhanced by the ruler of Spain in 1492. The spirit of colonization was enhanced by the struggle for supremacy and the increased technological advancements that [...]

On damages, the incident fronted various health risks to the residents of the area and beyond. The clean up processes incorporated the use of detoxifiers and other viable methods, which could eradicated the gas and [...]

The Aqua and Terra satellites were launched by NASA in 2002 and 1999 respectively, and each of them contains the MODIS sensor.

Because the general definition of climate change involves changes in the statistical components of a climate system without taking into account the causes of such changes, changes in climate over a short period of time [...]

In addition to that, the cost of producing coal has been a great impediment on the mining of coal and any cost reduction method will be feasible.

The fact that the sporting fields as well as other areas cover a significant portion is an indicator that there is disorganization in allocation of Mascot's green areas when compared to other suburbs.

In a developing country such as Vietnam, cheap source of energy would be required since it would boost the productivity of citizens, as well as government.

One of the most notable researches in the given field, the one conducted by Shang & Lo allows to see where the problem of chlorine starts from and what exact factors enhance the increase of [...]

Therefore, it means that increasing levels of CO2 in the atmosphere is the cause of global warming. Moreover, critics of anthropogenic argues that, despite the increase in the use of fossil fuel and the temperature [...]

Many nations look at mining of uranium as an act that compromises the quality of the environment, also, the public is not sure of the effectiveness of the measures put in place to prevent the [...]

There are a number of barriers to generation of micro energy and micro-renewable technology: high capital costs, people's lack of understanding of the technology, and lack of knowledge of where to find source of funding.

An examination of the PH level in the waters in the sample sites also presented the following results: What must first be understood is that a PH rate of one to six is indicative of [...]

The state of Florida was one of the few states in the US to enact water conservation legislation that gives emphasis to xeriscaping.

Over the recent past, the issue of climatic change has raised major concern about the well being of the recent as well as the future generation. The rail lines were also destroyed the fact that [...]

It is important to stress that agriculture problems can become real for the USA as well since numerous draughts and natural disasters negatively affect this branch of the US economy.

The consumption of fossil fuels by the energy infrastructure is one of the greatest sources of greenhouse gases which are responsible for recent global warming and climate change concern. This is the increase in the [...]

As a result, a person in the industrial world needs to have a wide knowledge of its environment. For example, technological adaptation is tied to interest of the public and the government.

This paper analyses the components of a total footprint for a business, gives reasons why there is need to reduce the carbon footprint and gives an appraisals of some of the energy sources that can [...]

The consumers also participate in the management of the water sources. The main sources of water in Houston include lakes, rivers, aquifers, reservoirs and wells.

To emphasize the significance of the sustainable development, it must be mentioned that the idea that underlines the new approach is the efficient use of the natural resources without harming the environment and at the [...]

The water consumption patterns across the global vary making the water scarcity and depletion of its sources worse. Concentrations of these gases increase the temperature of the surface of the planet.

Carbon fiber consists of fiber of about 5 to 10 m in diameter made of mostly carbon atoms. The cost of processing carbon fiber is high compared to other competing materials like fiber glass.

This is exemplified by the seasonal hurricanes in the USA and the surrounding regions, the hurricanes of which have destroyed houses and roads in the past.

It is important to note that the nature of the solar field is modular, and that it has a number of parallel solar collector rows.

The current essay is an attempt to outline the problems caused by the negative impacts of climate change in the urban areas.

The main objective of this paper is to identify the main impurities in water that pose threats to the health of households.

In the 21st century, the world faces a crisis of contaminated water, which is the result of industrialization and is a major problem in developing countries.

Having three things in place, the leakage of the oil, the explosion and the sinking of the oil rig, this made a tremendous spread of the oil in the Gulf.

This is due to the need to ensure reliability of plants even as growth of the industry increases and the acknowledgement that the safety culture not only lowers the costs incurred in maintenance of safety [...]

It is scientific knowledge that the use of fossil fuels such as oil leads to the pollution of the environment. This is the reason why science can be used to explain the lethal effects of [...]

The most important factor to be considered in Shale gas extraction is the level of gas in Shale gas reservoirs. The impact of Shale gas is expected to be felt in global natural gas production.

The quest to offer solutions to challenges caused by urban coyote in Southern California faces many issues including the environment of habitation, coyote behavior as well as human behavior and laws.

One of the most conspicuous illustrations of the climate change is the amount of snowpack in the world, and in every part of the globe.

After coverage of developments in the sector, the advantages and limitations of the fuel source were identified. The aircraft belonged to the US military and thus demonstrated that this government had faith in the possibilities [...]

The purpose of the junctions is to reduce one of the largest sources of loss in solar cells, and hence each junction is tuned to a different wavelength of light to improve efficiency.

The conclusions drawn from the first accident analysis report of this accident reveals that the failure of the U.S.safety organizational system is the main cause of the accident in Three Mile Island.

Competitiveness The concentration of solar energy consultancy industry Industry concentration is a term used to define the measure of the number of organizations as well as the size of the organizations, which are considered predominant [...]

The WHO has executed the Global Environment Monitoring System - Food Contamination Monitoring and Assessment Program; this program informs government, non-governmental organizations and the public of various levels of contaminants in food and their effects [...]

Because of high rates of consumption in the state of Indiana, the local natural resources are threatened; in addition, the safety of the environment is in peril due to the increased consumption rates, since the [...]

This plan involved the estimation of the damage in the wake of the cyclone, the individuals and communities affected as well as the amount needed to compensate the victims of the disaster.

It would take a committed effort from each country in the world to help deal with the global issue of climate change and adequate preparations have to be made.

This is an overwhelming resource in the field of ethics and seeks to resolve the controversy regarding different ethical and moral dilemmas on the human - earth relationship.

This paper opposes the view that the significant thing is the relations between the ecological systems and humans. Grimond emphasizes that the catastrophe of the sea is the catastrophe of the commons.

Changes in climatic conditions in the Arctic affect the rest of the world because they increase global warming and contribute to the rising of the sea level.

It is crucial to bring on board the views of those who view global warming as a myth that need not to be addressed.

The people that a water war in the Middle East will affect are the citizens of the countries in the region.

The city is beautiful and elegant, and the whole world agrees that it is the city of the future. This is bad news to the environment because of the negative effects of coal mining and [...]

The viscosity of the biomasses rises with the increase of microorganism numbers within the bio-carriers. The viscosity of the biomass impacts the strength of dissolved oxygen and substrate penetrating the bio-film.

According to the scholar, one has a responsibility to conduct impact of any structure he or she is putting up irrespective of the size or the place where the structure is put up.

As the population in this region is constantly on the rise, most of the reliable sources of clean water are declining.

It is therefore evident that the construction of the marina and hotel will have a negative environmental impact on the harbour.

Industries with large distribution of power are the chief producers of PCBs to the environment, whereby PCBs are released by accidental spillage or careless abandonment of PCB equipment in the environment.

The problem is in the fact that the connection of the SARS with the environmental issues can be discussed as the interdependence because researchers discuss the changes in the environmental temperature which can cause the [...]

The resulting energy is used to power machinery and generate heat for processing purposes. The biggest problem though is that of energy storage, which is considered to be the most crucial requirement for building a [...]

In this research, the researcher developed research objectives to help define the scope of this research. The following is a questionnaire from SurveyMonkey that the researcher intends to use in this research when gathering data.

The report covers energy crisis in Abu Dhabi, wind energy as a potential source of renewable energy for Abu Dhabi, and recommendations.

Just like many other countries in the world, Australia is involved in the efforts towards the reduction of the effects of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

The Rift region constitutes of such lakes as the Lake Baringo in Kenya, Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania, the Dead sea, Reelfoot lake in Tennessee near the Mississippi River were formed as result of the earthquake.

Bearing in mind that global warming is such a threat to livelihood, it is imperative for China to start looking into ways of reducing its industrial activities for the sake of others living on planet [...]

In response to the concerns, this paper proposes the use of thorium reactors to produce nuclear energy because the safety issues of uranium.

To guarantee the protection of water resources, stakeholders must ensure the correct infrastructure is put in place in overpopulated areas and factory zones.

In the year 2000, the World Bank advised the Bolivian government to privatize its water service system. Bolivian authorities should ensure that appropriate laws and authorities are put in place to regulate the involvement of [...]

The government agencies in Australia are some of the emitters of carbon and seek for the alternative sources of energy to conserve the environment.

This is attributed to the limited sources of energy in the industry. Also, the cost of labor involved in setting up a biogas unit is cheap, hence underpinning the fact that, biogas is a cheap, [...]

This water is usually tapped from the roof of the houses and directed to the jars. The roofs of the houses play a significant role in determining the quantity and quality of water that shall [...]

This can often lead the deterioration of ecosystems located in local rivers and streams as the amount of metal particulates not only slowly poisons the fish but can actually cause a certain degree of cloudiness [...]

Aquatic animals that feed on fish may mistake plastics for jellyfish and consume them and this may lead to death of such animals.

Thus, basing on the scientific information at hand, it means that the more the quantity of gases emitted into the atmosphere the thicker the layer of the blanket and the warmer the earth.

Geothermal energy is an important alternative source of energy that can increase energy production and enhance environmental safety. In order to meet the national goal of achieving 20% of the total electrical energy production in [...]

This report through the use of the 2012 Ottawa University Environmental journal database will examine current trends in water usage and consumption among members of the University of Ottawa community in order to determine whether [...]

The incentive scheme to be used to influence the ambient level can be in the form of compulsory payment, T. The amount to be paid depends on the difference between the actual ambient level and [...]

The research indicated governments must determine the best procedures to reduce the hurdles of replacing the unfavorable fossil oil fuel with renewable energy. Hydro energy eliminates the harmful effects of fossil oil use.

The effects of global warming are the social and ecological changes because of increment of global temperature. Causes of the greenhouse gases due to the human activities are shown below: On the other hand, human [...]

When we consider the materials used in making the Maya paper in the ancient times, we find that the major material was the bark of the fig tree.

This is due to the fact that the production of nuclear power involves the release of radionuclides into the environment during the front and the back end processes.

The environmental issues on earth have extended radically in the past decades and are currently among the main threats and challenges which have impacts on people lifestyles and organizations processes around the world.

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, ENEC, brought together six UAE member states, the International Atomic Energy Agency and other countries such as the United States of America. The assertions made above indicate that UAE relies [...]

With the uncertainties in the oil market and the rapid deterioration of other sources of energy, it is time that the American government and other concerned organizations considered revolutionizing this source of energy in order [...]

Using this new management paradigm, it is possible to reclaim and restore rivers better as the drive is not to restore rivers according to human perceptions but according to the natural needs of the river.

It is known that wetlands serves very important roles in the societies, ranging from ecological matters to educational, there would be an assessment of the contribution of the wetland and that of the land it [...]

As a result, the defects in the switch and the failure to inform the users of how critical the padlock was caused an escalation of the incident. This was as a result of the fuel [...]

Increased public awareness From 1960s, policies that affect management of national forest have led to increased information about planning and management of forest to the public as well as their participation in the process.

The changes in climate that have occurred are not sufficient to make the assertions that the world is in danger. The challenge is that the climate change supporters have gone to extents of politicizing the [...]

The development of the national grid led to a switch to electric power as the main source of energy.hydroelectric power and Wind power are yet to be utilized.

The formation of fuel NOx depends on the nitrogen content in the fuel as well as the level of oxygen in the reaction medium.

Thus, the establishment that the use of fossil fuels adversely affects the environment is important in explaining the shift to the use of renewable energy sources.

Al Gore mentioned that the bold steps that are supposed to be taken in order to deal with the climate crisis are similar steps that are supposed to be taken to deal with the problem [...]

The stressors that threaten human water security An analysis of the worldwide status of water as a human resource has been limited to the fragments of regional and state based assessments that show varying indicators [...]

This essay addresses some of the disturbances which have been experienced in the coral reefs of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary together with measures which have been implemented to salvage the ecosystem.

Although it has been argued that the nuclear disaster of Fukushima Daiichi would have a direct impact on the nuclear policy of the United States of America, this disaster should not have any effect on [...]

According to Torgerson: "The environmentalism that came onto the public scene in the late 1960s and early 1970s was part of an outburst of activism in civil society that was followed by the emergence of [...]

The study emphasizes on the negative effects of this features to the environment and methods of stopping them from harming the environment.

This is because the trees that attracted and trapped the moist clouds are no longer existent, thus the farmers have to manually water their crops.

Nuclear power is perceived in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand and perhaps somewhere else in Asia as an ingredient in a resolution aimed at achieving the requirement of an exceptionally huge amplification of power manufacturing capacity [...]

The aim of the research is to provide substantial proof that nuclear energy is not efficient and sustainable. It is also argued that the whole process and the impacts of nuclear energy production make the [...]

The principal emissions that contribute to acidic precipitation are sulfur dioxide and the various oxides of nitrogen that are as result of the burning of the fossil fuels.

Though economic benefits of such drilling are obvious, they do not outweigh the need to preserve the pristine nature of the area o the benefit of thousands of animal and plant species that depend on [...]

There is sufficient evidence that recent climate change is a result of human activities."Warming of the climate system is unequivocal; as is now evident from observations of increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, [...]

The long wave radiation absorbed by the space rises the temperature of the earth and the atmosphere and the heated greenhouse gases radiate long wave radiations allover and majority of it is redirected to the [...]

On page 6, Sutton, is of the opinion that there is a great connection between environmental damage, industrialisation and urbanisation; he observes that human beings have altered the natural environment and resulted to living in [...]

People depend with the environment directly or indirectly; as people industrialize, development of cities and towns, they increasingly are affecting the salinity of the environment. It is the responsibility of firms, governments and individuals to [...]

Burying of animals in regions which are not appropriate poses the risk of contamination if both water and soil. Areas which are frequently prone to flooding are likely to increase the chances of contamination.

Due to the similarity in the landscape of Iraq and some parts of the gulf, some effects of the Iraq war are similar to the effects of the gulf war.

Thus, the use of nuclear power presupposes a number of positive short-term and log-term consequences for the economy of the country and the environment of the planet.

Due to the fact that the mankind has broken the balance between the nature and the technological progress, it is obvious that the situation is becoming increasingly threatening.

Efficient use of some sources of energy such as fossil energy reduces instances of pollution, translating to the fact that people will enjoy healthy lifestyles. The government must encourage citizens to use renewable sources of [...]

The article Australia's Water Crisis brings to light the grim effects of the dwindling water resources within the city of Sydney.

This content analysis is based on the centrist and decentrist methodology which are the common methods that are used in the debate of planning and constructing cities in this modern age. The subsidiary themes of [...]

This Nuclear Policy Act gave the U,S Department of Defense the responsibility of finding a site and to build and operate a nuclear waste facility in the subsurface.

Of all these, the nuclear power is the latest, realized in the dawn of the 20th century following the discovery some crucial radioactive elements and reactions like uranium and nuclear fission respectively, both of which [...]

This is why this option should be overlooked by coastal communities that can significantly increase the amount of clean water which is available to them.

The use of solar energy can be critical for environmental and economic sustainability of many communities that can be located in different regions of the world.

To add to all the problems is the fact that the Earth is seeing a major depletion in the natural resources and fossil fuels which are the established source of energy that must be greatly [...]

The Conlin-Beavan family answers the question about the source of inspiration making them adhere to the environmentalism thoughts and tells the readers about the reasons of their choices in their day to day life.

Technologies can hardly be defined as merely tools; instead, they can be evaluated on their own merits, as the indicators of the progress of the civilization and the measure of people's possibilities in terms of [...]

Speaking of the effects of a power plant that is run on natural gas, it is necessary to point out that the effects on the environment are drastic, as a rule, seeing how the use [...]

However, the reconstruction of the city takes less time than the reconstruction of the environment destroyed by the flood, which is why the effects of the San Antonio flood on the environment must be reassessed.

In the field of climate change and human health, skills of project management are necessary during planning, evaluation of options, development of effective policies, and arrangement of program actions and resources to produce fruitful outcomes.