Environment Essay Examples and Topics. Page 16

For thousands of years of geological time, the extinction of some species has been balanced by the emergence of the new ones.

The key data collection tool is a survey that is targeted at determining the main factors of air pollution, finding out the social opinion regarding the quality of air in different cities, and estimating the [...]

It is important to understand that biofuel is not a novel concept, and have been considered for use since the beginning of the 20th century and the development of the first cars.

Some laws that cover the endangered species have been declared controversial in the way they place the species in the lists and the criteria used when removing the animals from the lists.

Investigation of the main hazards that pose a threat to the security of a certain community and its well-being is an important process that should be given great attention.

The purpose of this report is to present the results of the investigation of the Hanford vitrification plant, a construction projct of Bechtel Corporation.

The political and communal discontent of the individuals in the Middle East has taken the attention away from the continuing trials facing the Middle East.

The United Kingdom's aviation sector is the largest, most mature, yet the fastest expanding source of CO2 emissions compared to any other industry in the country.

The scientists realized that the crisis lasted for several millennia before the oceans could fully recover from the impacts of the drop in the pH level.

The main environmental effects of pollution include the destruction of marine habitats, water scarcity, and anoxia. The conclusion is informative because the writer includes strategies to alleviate the problem of air and water pollution in [...]

Nonetheless, this effect does not appear immediately but in the course of several years with the increase in the population of the invasive species. The cane toad is one of the representatives of invasive species [...]

Reverse logistics in the supply chain of plastic materials is predominantly associated with the process of recycling and waste management that maximize the cost-efficiency of the manufactured plastic products.

The "common ownership" problem relates to the pollution and unsustainable use or overexploitation of a common access resource. Regulations that address the problems of overexploitation and pollution are required to preserve marine life.

The mitigation measures for floods include the following; "control over rivers, establishing policies and legislation on the use of land such as terracing and assess to flood-prone areas".

Although sustainability applies to different aspects of a society, sustainability manifests in the well-being of members of a society. Generally, sustainability refers to the ability to live within particular parameters, understanding relatedness among economic, social [...]

Thus, nuclear energy is viable and safe in meeting the current and future demand for energy across the world. Nuclear energy has significant implications for the environment and population health in case of an accident [...]

Jon Shenk's 2011 documentary The Island President depicts the tragedy of the small island nation of the Maldives endangered by the global rise in sea level.

The National Geographic photographer James Balog, the main hero of the documentary, before 2005 did not believe in global warming until he received the editorial board's task to travel to the Arctic and to capture [...]

In the globalized society, the issue of climate change prompts stakeholders to take part in the establishment and implementation of strategies that enhance the sustainability of the environment.

This paper aims at exploring the evidence of climate change in the UK, the contributing factors, and the potential consequences of it, including the floods.

While solar energy is not being politically promoted on a large scale, the United States is trying to invest in the SunShot initiative for decreasing the overall cost of solar energy by 2030.

The present paper offers an overview of CCG and includes the relevant definitions, describes the complex relationships between the relevant actors at different levels, and discusses theoretical perspectives and conceptual difficulties related to the topic.

The last two research questions focus on investigating the challenges experienced by stakeholders in the aviation industry in reducing the carbon blueprint of the sector and discussing additional steps the aviation industry can take to [...]

The aim of this paper is to examine the extent of managing the effects of solid waste within the Dubai Municipality.

With the use of modern water supply systems and technology, it would be possible to build massive gardens and influence the region's climate on a larger scale.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is situated in western Asia and is characterized by a considerable variety of landscape, from coastal areas in the east and west, to mountains in the south-west.

The present paper discusses the disaster epidemiology of Australia and three countries that are located in the Asian region. While the latter did not result in any financial damage, they led to the deaths of [...]

In other words, it is critical to assess the exact amount of oil that will be recovered and estimate its value compared to the effort and risks that will be faced during the extraction.

The Deepwater Horizon oil spillage, also known as BP oil spillage is the worst oil spillage to have ever occurred in the history of this industry.

The phrase "water cycle" refers to the continuous movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere, and then back to the surface of the Earth.

The tendency toward rapid growth in the region and the associated increase in population has been laying a foundation for the further deterioration of the water supply and the increased significance of the issue.

However, reduction, shift to other sources of protein, and consumption of organically manufactured proteins, are some of the alternatives that environmentalists suggest to save the environment and reduce global warming.

Later, the impact of geographical location on oil production will be done and this is to be summarized with a conclusion of the main points of the study.

The quality of our water resources depends on many factors that include but not limited to; flows, the rate and the timing of run offs, and the ability of water sheds to assimilate wastes and [...]

Overall, it is possible to say that to a large extent, the origins of this problem can be traced to human activities, especially the use of chemical substances.

The article is about Nebraska's Partners in Pollution Prevention program and the benefits it has brought to the state in the reduction of pollution caused by small businesses.

The overall goal of the management of degraded mangroves is to halt the destruction and through controlling and regulating human activities that cause mangrove destruction. The research will focus on the degradation of mangroves and [...]

The main focus of the government is often the political consequences of the approach that they use to manage risks that take place in the society.

For instance, offshore oil drilling is associated with various environmental impacts ranging from the actual point of locating the oil deposits to the processing stage of drilling and pumping out the oil to the surface [...]

However, the progress of technologies and the extension of the industry also triggered the great changes in the environment and contributed to the significant deterioration of its state.

For instance, operators conducting a resource activity are required to pay financial assurance to cover the risks that can occur to prevent or minimize the harm by rehabilitating the original state of the environment after [...]

Furedi notes that the way people perceived disasters in the first half of the 20th century and in the 21st century is rather different.

Although water pollution can hardly be ceased entirely, the current rates of water pollution can be reduced by resorting to the sustainable principle of water use in both the industrial area and the realm of [...]

However, the key limitation of the given measure is that the UNO has not yet come up with the strategy of classifying the effects of the climate change and whether UNO is able to embrace [...]

The company created a breakdown of activities from the time the disaster struck, through the losses, and finally to the response measures.

The second considerable consumer of the water supplies in the United Arab Emirates is the domain of the private household. The fundamental problem, which brings some serious problems to the household management of water, is [...]

The statistic data points out that the amount of water is insufficient for the states that occupy 10 % of the globe territory.

As Grogan observes, many of the problems that are associated with the process of waste disposal are due to the corruption in the state government.

Water is the largest part of the physical environmental component in the world and a major element of the livelihood of every living thing.

Besides, the report outlines the protocols and procedures for conducting waste management audits such as visual inspection of the current waste boxes and disposal bins.

Sustainability of a project depends on the ability of the management unit to understand the environmental factors that may pose any form of threat to its normal operations.

It is possible to consider the impact of the reverse logistics in Brazil to understand the way it affects environment globally.

In 2005, the Gulf Coast of the United States was hit by one of the strongest hurricanes in the history of the America.

In conclusion, while energy manufacture through coal-fired stations could be essential regarding the absolute enormousness of worldwide energy necessities, it is unblemished that nuclear power ought to have a much greater part in the upcoming [...]

Some of the water is found in the continents' rivers, lakes and in the subsurface. This research tries to explain the importance of water especially in an economist's perspective by explaining the uses of water [...]

The United States of America being of one of the most powerful countries in the world is attempting to lead from the front by discouraging pollution and abuse of the environment by employing environment management [...]

The new regulation is aimed at reducing the volume of Nitrogen oxides emitted in the atmosphere at any given time by the major users of diesel generators.

In this context, it is important to discuss how anthropologists define the environmental change in relation to the social change; what views are predominant in the anthropological discourse regarding the global character of the climate [...]

The debates that have taken place over the years have generated crucial information to understand the notable things that people do to pollute the environment.

The escalation of congestion in the city has worsened the problem of air pollution because of the volume of unhealthy air emitted in the atmosphere.

The subject of environmental and natural resource economics is important in that it provides an understanding of the significance of natural resources in any country, and largely their contribution to the economic growth of any [...]

Globalization refers to "the growing economic interdependence of countries through the increasing volume and variety of cross-border transactions in goods and services; international capital flows; and rapid and widespread diffusion of technology".

However, many people do not appreciate the importance of oceans to human and marine life. Another effect of microplastics on the marine community is that they lead to uneven distribution of organisms.

It is possible to note that emissions and the use of ballast water can be seen as serious issues that pose hazards to maritime animals.

Sustainable development can be defined as the right approach to meet the needs of todays resources without compromising the needs and resources of tomorrow.

It is apparent that the number of motor vehicles in the world is increasing by the day, and this translates to an increase in the amount of pollutants produced by the transportation industry annually.

The services department is classified into the general waste disposal, hazardous waste disposal unit, industrial waste disposal and other waste disposal unit. In accordance with the Waste Management Act, the company has the certification and [...]

The growth of communities dependent on fishing is proportional to the destruction of marine ecosystems. The survival of the human race, and the survival of millions of species of wildlife is dependent on a healthy [...]

With regards to the first strategy, it is important to touch the hearts and minds of the next generation's leaders and policy makers. They have to see and experience the benefits of their actions.

Natural environments, therefore, have provided me with opportunities to improve my health. Restorative effects of natural environments on me have profound health benefits and allow me to appreciate them.

A number of oil companies have been on the forefront in the rampant and in discriminate extraction of oil within the Amazon region of Ecuador.

In the case of Mexico, it appears that the past regimes have never put a lot of focus on the utilization of water resources.

The purpose of this essay is to provide an analysis of the three articles, focusing on the environmental risks and the risk perceptions of the authors.

The Barwon Coast Committee of Management is the preferred committee of management for this report. Founded in 1995, the Barwon Coast Committee of Management is in charge of managing coastal reserves between Collendina and the [...]

In addition, the country has the best water storage capacity per person, which is necessary for sustainable agricultural activities and water supplies for domestic consumption, particularly during prolonged dry seasons. For centuries, water has been [...]

The Bellarine committee of management regulates the work of many reserves in the region, including such reserves as the Edwards Point State Faunal Reserve, the Portarlington Recreation Reserve, and the Salt Lagoon State Nature Reserve.

The frequent fires and forest clearance in these areas have led to extensive migration of different species of birds. For example, they should take some of the endangered birds and breed them separately in a [...]

However, it has created a new debate about its viability to introduce sustainable change and the potential for adopting alternative strategies of environmental protection, such as the direct action strategy and the emissions trading scheme, [...]

The aim of this study was to explore the effect of invasive plant species on birds in Wattle Park in Melbourne, Australia.

Environmental cues shape human behaviors because they make people perceive a certain environment in a given way and behavior in a manner that fits that environment. In addition, environmental cues may force people to change [...]

Once people become aware of the harmful effects of air pollution on the environment and health, it is likely that they will adopt positive behaviors, reduce behaviors and activities that contribute to air pollution and [...]

At that, the decline of these types may lead to the decline of other types of eucalypt growing in the area.

This report illustrates the significant contributions to the issue of environmental protection, which are provided by the global non-profit organization, the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions.

The groundwater in UAE meets the needs of 51% of users in terms of quantity mainly for irrigation. Surface water is the source of groundwater and plays a major role in groundwater renewal.

The paper below focuses on the barriers to setting up a safari zoo in the UAE. Through this, the study will identify the animals that are more likely to be comfortable in the zoo.

Due to overpopulation or expanding of the slums, people are engaged in activities that harm the environment since the supply of amenities such as water, sewerage and energy becomes difficult.

The government has to acknowledge that the US and the international community still require fossil fuels and therefore regulation procedures as well as policies governing new technologies like coal-to-liquids conversion plants have to be reviewed [...]

The rest of the country is largely arid and semi-arid, although it is also used for agro-pastoralism and pastoralism carrying half of the total livestock population.

The rationale for designing the framework for Waste Diversion Program in Ontario, Canada is to improve waste management efforts through diversion activities.

Observers believe that the energy from the sun has the potential to satisfy the world's energy requirements. Energy from the solar is free, and we can never deplete solar energy.

Flotation is another of the technologies used to treat ROW. Filtration is another of the technologies used to treat ROW.

For this reason, I want to point out that the most important steps, which the goal includes, are considered to be production of the item materials, transportation of the product, the product fabrication and postconsumer [...]

Firstly, the organization has been able to motivate a large number of individuals within the region and in other places to support the initiative.

However, the introduction of some species in the park altered the natural ecosystem. For instance, the once-popular fishing for subsistence use and harvesting have declined to pave the way for the maintenance of the natural [...]

Most of the manufacturers have always considered the manufacturing of new plastic products to be more cost-effective as compared to the recycling of used materials.

The Northwest Atlantic rose exponentially throughout the centuries proving quite significant to most of the North Atlantic regions, especially to the Canadian population, by forming the most reliable economic backbone to the Canadians as well [...]

The local issue related to this campaign is the sustainability of electrical energy and management of hazards caused by electricity. The article focuses on the campaign to reduce and avoid the wastefulness of energy in [...]

The assessment of health risks is important in public health because it provides perspectives, which are important in the prevention and management of diseases that emanate from exposure to hazardous materials in the environment.

Research has shown that dissolution of lead is slower in cold tap water than hot water. Furthermore, a person must ensure that these devices are approved for use in reducing the amount of lead or [...]

The fact that the issue concerning the global marine biodiversity and the effects that impure public goods may possibly have on these rates can lead to the development of a range of externalities that should [...]

In order to reduce the harmful effects of pollution emitted annually, the government has issues an incentive by setting the cap on the volume of pollutants that are allowed to be emitted by law.

In spite of the growing number of urban dwellers across the world, cities occupy less than 3 percent of the total surface of the earth.

As the reports say, the state of health of some of the New York residents has grown increasingly worse, mostly due to the air pollution and the diseases that it has triggered.

The resultant effect was that several persons were left demanding for oil given that the events reduced the accessibility to oil and oil proceeds, as well as increased the costs of oil.

The situation became difficult when the power in the reactors reduced and could not be enough to be used by the operators.

In 1970, the Congress enacted the Clean Air Act as the first significant federal environmental laws to ensure clean air. The law allows the Environmental Protection Agency to introduce the National Ambient Air Quality Standards [...]

According to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, there are six principal air pollutants, the excess of which critically affects the health, lifestyle, and welfare of the population. Still, to my mind, the priority should [...]

Furthermore, our organization will give preference to those projects that involve the students of the school because it is important to make sure that young people attach the importance to protecting the environment of the [...]

To understand the effectiveness of Ontario's Waste Diversion Act, 2002, the Environment Accounts and Statistics Division of Statistics Canada has become a critical body for collecting, analyzing, and providing trends and practices on waste management [...]

That is why the ability to take into account a combination of reasons and conditions, which influence a company at the moment, is the main advantage of PESTEL framework.

The need to increase the amount of fresh water in arid regions of the world has led to the development of dams, construction of boreholes, and use of pipelines in arid areas.

Administrators of wildlife parks have to employ different strategies of visitor management to ensure that they have a balance of demand by visitors and the available regeneration capacity of the wildlife parks.

The current data collection plan is aimed to assist the Dubai Municipality to conduct a survey on the impact of excessive vehicle use on traffic congestion and environmental safety in Dubai.

As indicated, one of the major causes of the deforestation in the Indonesian Sumatra rainforest is the logging for timber trade.

The population of Africa is in bad conditions due to water scarcity, and as it is noted in the articles I have read, African women and children are affected by this problem badly.

According to the article, global warming can lead to the extinction of native species and the emergence of invasive species. According to the articles, global warming is a serious environmental issue that leads to contamination [...]

Some of the ways that can address these issues include the ideas by Cronon in his claims about the trouble with wilderness, or by the application of Kidner's critique of the social construction of nature.

In the American history, records show the catastrophic effects of weather and in most cases flooding due to heavy downpour, hurricanes, and El Nino in the late 20th century.

This leaves much of the world disconnected from the rest of the globe, and handicapped in terms of engaging in banking or business above the most basic level.

It is based on these factors that this paper will delve into the various factors that prove the existence of global warming and will attempt to create a method by which such a problem can [...]