Environment Essay Examples and Topics. Page 10

In such a way, it is possible to conclude that the poor functioning of awareness systems in the past preconditioned the reconsideration of the approach to monitoring tsunamis and warning people about them.

The term “alternative energy” refers to energy sources other than fossil fuels, including renewable sources, such as solar and wind energy, as well as nuclear energy.

One of the main factors that complicated the emergency services situation and caused most of the deaths was flooding associated with deficiencies in the dam around New Orleans.

Apart from that, there are some experiments that cannot be ethically justified, at least in my opinion, for example, the cloning of human being or the attempts to find the gene for genius.

An ecological footprint measures the amount of biologically productive land and water needed to meet the demands of a population and helps determine whether a particular populace is living within the biological capacity of the [...]

The introduction of the five million species to the earth gives a variety of wastes. This is a waste to the available natural resources and the species.

In order for paper to be properly recycled, the several types of paper must be separated because the different types of paper must be used for different types of products. This is the most common [...]

According to GAO, the number of vessels and the number of passengers docking at a port at one time definitely may have a strain on the marine environment. Growth of algae in the marine environment [...]

Demand for food was intimately connected with so many other factors, that it was not possible to consider the impact of this demand upon places of outstanding beauty in isolation.

The result shows that most respondents are aware of some of the issues caused by environmental waste and lack of recycling.

When a product is manufactured, a lot of things have to be considered and means from the very beginning when the product is just raw material to the point where it has to be disposed [...]

With this in mind, resting on these facts, it is possible to say that nowadays there is a tendency to reconsider the nature of cities and outline the main problems which influence their functioning, society [...]

Customer-oriented environmental sustainability would also help evaluate the environmental impacts of activities, products as well as processes on the environment and human health.

This, therefore, means it is from the very beginning when the product is just raw material to the point where it has to be disposed of after the consumer is finished with it.

Perry writes the article Natural disaster management planning: A study of logistics manager responding to the tsunami with the aim of analysing the tsunami disaster that occurred in 2004, as well as providing comprehensive overview [...]

In comparison to 2005 where five of the populations were stable, it shows that there was a decline in stability of polar bear population.

The three areas of interest that this report discusses are the impacts of climate change on social, economic and environmental fronts which are the key areas that have created a lot of debate and discussion [...]

This high-level protection of the environment promotes eco-innovation, which leads to the improvement of the efficiency of the industry and employment opportunities.

Since the world has water in abundance, it is necessary that more be done to address the shortage of clean water.

The sector of the economy also adds to GHG emissions from ground airport vehicles used to access airports on a daily basis, through emissions created by the release of energy during construction of airport buildings, [...]

This approach has enabled solar companies and developers to penetrate the energy market despite the high costs involved in developing solar power.

Thirdly the new environment specifically in the USA varies to freezing winter in the north which poses a danger to the survival of the species, as opposed to their natural tropical and subtropical niche.

The main problem was rooted in the fact that lead levels in the drinking water were highly elevated, which is dangerous and detrimental to the population's health.

The idea of the environmental features of the City of Sacramento is one more point that has to be evaluated right now.

This paper will discuss the adaptive management approach to hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and the Incident Command System applied to hurricane Irma and its structure.

According to the recent accounts made by OSMRE, the regulatory issues, specifically, the creation of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program, have allowed reinforced the importance of complying with the set standards for resource management and [...]

Leading clothing manufacturers are looking for a compromise between the speed of product creation and profitability on the one hand and consumer demand for sustainable products and growing environmental threats on the other.

The central topic of this work is geographic-ecological research of the coastal zone of the USA, namely one of the most populated cities of the state, San Francisco, California.

In such a case, the authorities and residents should adopt disaster prevention and preparedness strategies to minimize impact and adequately brace for the expected flood magnitude.

The fire departments and emergency agencies in the State of California have been keen on guiding families to establish an action plan in the event of a wildfire emergency.

The victims of the earthquake in Haiti were hundreds of people, while the number of wounded and homeless was in the thousands. As for the latter, the worst scenario of the earthquake is created and [...]

However, the specified change is likely to take a significant amount of time due to the challenges associated with transforming the manufacturing process, the substitution of the hazardous materials with other options, and the search [...]

It is flexible It is the most appropriate for predictable disasters, such as hurricanes General EMP gives a false sense of security Disaster preparedness is specific and, therefore, superior Since the local Hazard and Vulnerability [...]

Further, the failure of nuclear power to be a source of safe and clean energy, as envisaged early, has led to the need to repeal it with new energy solutions. To this end, the new [...]

However, it is important to note that regardless of the many pleasant and appealing uses of plastics, the numerous health problems and dangers presented to the environment are gruesome.

The purpose of the provision is to encourage the insured to engage in protecting the threatened property so as to avoid unnecessary expenses to the insuring company caused by a greater damage to the covered [...]

As a member of this water board one first needs to find out the level of quality of water and its source before the eruption of the drought, the clear cause of water shortage, impacts [...]

The objective of environmental epidemiology to a learner is to help one understand the sensitive environmental exposures, develop mechanisms to respond to each of them, identify health measures and policies to address these risks and [...]

The approach should be participatory in that every member of the community is aware of ways that leads to climate change in order to take the necessary precaution measures. Many member nations have failed to [...]

Although the author is clear on the fact that scientists cannot expect global warming to be a smooth and continuous process due to natural variability in the number of human emissions released into the atmosphere [...]

The development of the conservatism indices of the plants in the wetlands habitats in the Great Lakes indicates invasive plants degrading the ability of the habitat to remain intact.

Overall, it is possible to argue that they can certainly lead to the improvement of environmental practices in many industries; however, this goal can be achieved only if these certificates are given by independent and [...]

The emergence of green cities, which a sustainable environment has spawned, is a major breakthrough; however, despite the fact that the creation of green cities seems to be the solution to the current environmental issues, [...]

The advantage of this particular type of method of power generation is that so long as it is properly placed within an area which is particularly windy, a wind turbine can in effect generate limitless [...]

With the mounting pressure for going green and a sense of responsibility, many people are today erecting houses which are sustainable to conserve and sustain the ecology for the future.

The environmental credentials of forests and wood are excellent, and wood has a vital role to play in the tansition of the world's economies to greater sustainability. The Australian Forest Certification Scheme is a body [...]

To accomplish this three major issues are addressed; the author's points as well as my intention, things I have learned from the book as well as my thoughts, and lastly the benefits of the book.

This is due to the fact most of the mercury plants belonged to the elite who did not want to risk their wealth from the assessments made by the environmental agencies. The follow-up programs were [...]

The use of coal to generate electricity is one of the most effective technologies in the US and other parts of the world.

Flinders Island is a part of Tasmania state and Municipality of Flinders Island. There are also a large number of feral turkeys in the coastal part of Flinders Island.

After the success of this method, the rest of the world embraced the technology, which is now being used in various countries, globally like Parts of Nigeria, Mexico, the Niobrara Shale of Colorado, and Kansas.

At the Gulf Coast Energy Summit in Biloxi, Mississippi, on March 12 of this year, Rick Santorum, when discussing the connection between energy and climate change, was quoted as saying the following about the increase [...]

At present, many species of plants and animals are in direct danger of extinction. This issue is particularly noticeable in the case of Sumatran rhinos.

In addition to the visible costs of compliance with regulations, costs of firms are indirectly affected by environmental regulations when other limitations are included in the production processes, changes in the composition of raw materials, [...]

Chilliwack River Watershed maintenance is under great pressure because of differing use of resources and activity, high demands for growth and recreation, and impacts to quality of water and riparian habitation from different water-use and [...]

The over-dependence on plants by grasshoppers is studied and from the harvest loss estimated into billions, it is evident that the locusts are a threat to the habitat.

The Environmental Protection Agency in the US indicates that the exposure of the environment to vinyl chloride monomer has caused the mentioned communities incapacitating reversible and serious reversible illnesses.

There will be a comparison of the intensity of the changes to the magnitude of the impacts on malaria endemicity proposed within the future scenarios of the climate.

The results of the case study demonstrates how Total Company applied communication strategies to portray its activities as legitimate in the eyes of the public, in addition to supporting the idea of environmental and social [...]

At the same time, the discussion explains the benefits, which have the likelihood of attainment in recycling. Burning of papers promotes a higher level of forest and tree degradation in the process of production of [...]

That is why every plant that is established is required to conform and clearly subscribe to the dictates of the clean environmental administration of the agency in charge.

But is the extraction and production of crude oil entirely clean? In the United States of America, West Texas leads in crude oil mining and production.

Hansen has masterfully presented his lessons in such a manner as to leave no doubt that he is an authority in the field of climatology.

When it is receives solar energy, the artificial leaf absorbs the energy and stores it in the bonds of the diatomic Hydrogen molecules liberated when water molecules are split by the silicon cells.

Against the majority expectation, the study pointed out the single most significant contributor to the emission of greenhouse gases as the fertilizers used in the farming of the orange trees used for the production of [...]

The report also states the symptoms of the disease being massive damage on the young trees and Louisiana crop. Evolution of the Insects.

The fumes and glue that were used in the installation and the chemicals used in the manufacturing of the carpets were blamed on the symptoms exhibited by the employees.

Soil erosion models are useful to understand the impact of agricultural practices, land use changes, reservoir sedimentation and evolution of the landscape.

The material was added to cement to enhance the efficiency of the building material. The disease may take up to two decades to develop in the body of the victim.

Increased volumes of CFCs in the atmosphere develop more free radicals that break down the ozone molecules; thus, depleting the amount of ozone in the stratosphere.

The survey part of the study highlights the ecological aspects of the automobile and further analyzes the material selection aspects and the Industrial Ecology IE aspects too.

In the meantime, specialists point out that the activity of UAE's focused on the environment preservation has become more consistent and efficient within the past decades. The principal governmental structure responsible for the problems of [...]

The article by Greenstone and Oliver indicates that the problem of global warming is one of the most perilous disasters whose effects are seen in low agricultural output, poor economic wellbeing of people, and high [...]

As the prime minister, you have a wakeup call to ensure that your nation fulfills its obligations to comply with the Kyoto Protocol in the effort to enhance environmental sustainability for the benefit of its [...]

The results of the research by Brooke in the year 2005 was examined to establish the actual impacts of climate change on the East Gippsland forest, especially for the fern specie.

The process of CO2 absorption has diverse advantages and disadvantages. The proper combination of solvent, packing, and conditions will reduce the costs of absorption of CO2.

In the past, farmers have incurred massive losses because they relied on traditional, historical patterns, and normal methods of cyclone and weather forecasts.

The Recommendation contains the limits of exposure to the general public, whereas the directive contains the lower limits of health and safety requisite as regards the exposure of workers to the dangers of electromagnetic fields.

The company has a wide range of waste removal, management, and disposal arrangements that have been fully certified to manage liquid and hazardous waste materials.

The Green Waste Recycling Centre features in the city of Adelaide. The Adelaide Green Waste Recycling Centre is an initiative of the local government authority of the Adelaide City of Australia.

The removal of dye wastewater from the textile wastewater is considered advantageous because most of organic pollutants and other chemicals are neutralized.

Most of the regions within the proximity of the Shire of Collie undertake drastic measures to control the growth of the waste management problem.

Thus, to improve wetting properties of the sandy soils, prevent leaching of nutrients, and improve the yields of onions, the use of water-absorbing polymers is essential.

The techniques and information relating to environmental geotechnics enable engineers and construction planners to choose the appropriate courses of action that offer the best practices from both the engineering and environmental perspectives.

The novelty of the project lies in the fact that it takes up on previous studies that have examined the issues surrounding the Nigerian natural gas economy. To examine energy utilization factors in Nigeria relevant [...]

The main objective of such processes is to convert salty water into one that is suitable for human use or in some cases for irrigation purposes.

The chemical and physical changes of a polymer are regarded as the most important factors in degradation of plastics by most industrial polymer chemists.

For example, some people contend that doubling the cost of fuel prices in the USA will reduce the number of motorists and it will also compel the car manufacturers to make cars that consume less [...]

The recognition of the effect of the epidemiological triangle is quite crucial, as people ought to realize the interrelationship of the host, environment and agent in the process of spreading diseases and the effect that [...]

Wallace Stegner was the author of the book, Beyond the Hundredth Meridian: John Wesley Powell and the Second Opening of the West.

Environmental Management System is a way of addressing the impact on the environment by issuing guidance to organizations, businesses, and governments which maintain and operate landfills and establishments made for the purpose of controlling environmental [...]

Population ecology is the study of ecology focusing on the abundance and spread of individual living organisms and the resulting factors that cause this distribution.

According to the state of Utah regulation on hazardous waste management, the waste should not be accumulated for more than 180 days and 600kg should be the maximum quantity.

From the 1970s to the 1990s, U.S.citizens were actively involved in grassroots actions, culminating in 1970, 1977, and 1990 Clean Air Acts.

The algae will flourish almost to the surface of the stream and this may appear like scum that is easy to notice.

The report addresses problems in developing African countries in general and the city of Port Said in particular. In Port Said, waste collection is done by local authority employees and is largely dependent on two [...]

The citizens of Shikalabuna are shot of the possibility to implement the required wind turbines and get a chance to pay less using the natural source available.

The main focus of the Loy Yang Power station is in capture and storage of the emissions. These programs also assist in reducing the effect of the water discharged to the environment from the power [...]

The analysis focuses on the ethical concerns faced by Virgin Blue Holdings which is one of the major airline company's in Australia, and how the management deals with these issues within the environmental setup.

It is extremely necessary to regard the data from the question in the determination of risks and levels of the cleanup in the CSM.

In the body of this paper, green fire protection will be taken to be the steps in fire protection that aim at preventing the emission of greenhouse gases to the environment in a bid to [...]

After years of heavy investment in the PCBs, the public pressure made the government realize the dangers its citizens were posed to and in the year 1976, the regulation of PCB production was introduced but [...]

The overstretching of health facilities poses a great challenge; how can the health department deal with tsunami cases to ensure that the community is disease-free and safe?

With all the sweat and tears, I can feel that you must be really tired with all the work that you do. This total number of bottled water consumed excludes the water that you take [...]

The importance and actuality of the paper can not be exaggerated, as the problem of toxic wastes is one of the most burning in Europe.

The discussion on the chemical characteristics of the POPs that render them harmful to the environment is also commendable especially since the author clearly contrasts the negative effects of the pollutants with the benefits that [...]

Use of acronyms in the title of the paper makes it to lack clarity and complicated. Generally, the results and discussion brings a new understanding of the problem investigated, which is recommendable in the paper.

This is because the amount of methane produced by ruminant animals is proportional to the ratio of nutrients that are available in the animal feeds.

The term of this movement appeared in 1907 to encompass the benefits of nature for huge numbers of people in the long run.

Reproductive deformities, neurological disorders in wildlife and death of aquatic life are some of the greatest effects to the use of glyphosate.

Actual work started with the diversion of the Parana River, this allowed a portion of the riverbed to dry so that construction of the dam could begin.

As the hurricane advanced toward south of Florida it was compelled to move in the southwest direction by the toughening edge above Mexico and the states in the south.

Third is the transformation in natural conditions that affects accessibility of foodstuffs, hypersensitivity and predisposition to infections as well as the rising contagious illnesses.

This is important because of the use of soil in the regulation of water flow in lakes and rivers, control of greenhouse effects, and maintenance of air and water quality.

With the growing world population and the dependency on fish farming, it is almost impossible to solve the problem of overfishing.

It will seek to examine the effects of noise or sound on the academic activities and the general health of the students.

Medical response results of a research carried out by in the second month of carbon monoxide exposure to ventricular septal were as follows: In the first quartile, odds ratio Second quartile carbon monoxide,1.

A department dealing with the effects of atmospheric pollutants in the vicinity of an industrial complex has established a data table of measurements of a purity index Y on a scale of 0 to 1000 [...]

Information gathering is very important as it will tell the current methods of waste management present in the community and the existing resources.

An increase in population and industrialization has led to the stress of natural resources which are limited through the establishment of new homes and industries, in addition to expanding the existing ones.