Environment Essay Examples and Topics. Page 18

This report will examine the future of solar energy and the incentive schemes that can be put in place to develop the United Arab Emirates solar energy industry.

Under such circumstances, much attention is paid to green communities as the most appropriate form of living in balance with nature one of the examples of such a green community in Copenhagen.

This fact, combined with the blistering development of the industry of the country, leads to the appearance of the problem of waste.

The use of nuclear energy is one of the issues that are debated by environmental scientists, economists as well as engineers.

Acid rain and ozone pollution are a form of pollution, which entails the release of gaseous and dust particles in quantities that destroy the integrity of the atmosphere and affect organisms in their respective habitats [...]

The increase of CO2 on a short-term basis increases the humidity of the atmosphere; thus, leading to an increase in yield. Changes in climate also cause an increase in CO2, which boosts the growth of [...]

Children's understanding of nature has been dramatically changed, and the idea of constructivist environmental education seems to be one of the possible solutions to be made in order to try to change the situation and [...]

In a quick rejoinder, the report by the UNEP, excessive pumping of water from rivers and lakes to support agriculture threatens to dry up water sources.

Therefore, there is the need to use packages that will preserve the food and enhance the shelf life of the same. The second crucial service is the actual processing of the actual solid waste from [...]

Over the past few decades, the level of greenhouse gasses in the environment has been on the rise. The only cost in the production of solar energy is making the solar panels.

According to Adger, the ability to adjust to environmental changes is considered as a plastic response to the surroundings. The plasticity of the human species is a response to the constraints presented by the environment.

In comparison to the population in 2000, the population in 2050 is predicted to rise by 47 percent. The aim of this research is to describe the effects of overpopulation on land, air, and food [...]

Following the ecological importance of the coral reefs, under the management of Australia and Queensland government, zoning of the coral area was done along the coastline, thus creating the Great Barrier Reef.

El Nino makes the winds of the east blow to the west and moves the layers of warm water in the Pacific Ocean.

Some specific duties of a park ranger include protection of the park and property, collecting and disseminating scientific information about the park, developing and interpreting park materials for visitors and investigating all forms of complaints [...]

The path towards the description of the origin of life is inherently insulated with nebulous philosophical and scientific propositions. His proposals further sours the understanding of life origin, it is very incomplete in its assertions.

The solar energy is trapped by the leaf and then used to split water. The middle layer of the leaf is a sheet of solar cells made up of silicon.

As an ecological hotspot, the everglade is home to various species of animals some of which are only found at the everglades. The species of snakes are above 27 in number.

The main function of the artificial leaf is to produce fuel. The energy from this artificial leaf is renewable.

Genes used in genetic engineering have a high impact on health and disease, therefore the inclusion of the genetic process alters the genes that influence human behavior and traits.

Responders also need to be given the necessary psychological support and training in anticipation of the imminent trauma that they will be exposed to by the devastating effects of the floods.

Skeptics on the other hand state that such an assumption is inherently fallacious in that it has been shown by various studies that the oceans and the rapid proliferation of algae have in effect enabled [...]

To check the hypothesis it is necessary to consider such issues as the history of green building, the impact of green building on environment and people's health, the importance of the high indoor air quality [...]

The condition is worse still due to the natural disasters that limit the availability of water that is safe for human being consumption.

It is based on this that it can be seen that for an area that is roughly a quarter the size of Texas and given the rate of domestic and global demand for phosphates from [...]

This report pays particular attention to the chemical contaminants, their sources, effects on health and the potential remedy that can improve the safety of water thus improving health for both humans and animals.

The book is 288 pages and contains information on the changes that have been witnessed in the global environment since the last glacial maxim of the Pleistocene.

Similarly, the effect of carbon dioxide and light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis was also measured by varying the concentration and distance of carbon dioxide respectively.

It must be admitted that the theory of evolution has a number of legit points and has all the rights to be considered the most valid theory of all existing.

Use of fossil fuels by industries and automobiles increases the percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere."Carbon dioxide is a green house gas that causes a rise in the global temperature".

The article hence tries to find out the factors underlying the shortage of fresh water in Alaska, even as it is a region with fewer water problems compared to other states, and also identifying the [...]

As far as man-made greenhouse gases emissions are mostly related to the consumption of energy in the form of fossil fuel combustion, the USA is recognized to be the major contributor to anthropogenic emissions.

Not much is known to the general public regarding the development of the geothermal energy in the countries of the Middle East.

On the issue of the environmental effects, industries may be causing a lot of strain to the environment but the proposed solutions counters on intoxication and cleanup management techniques.

This article highlights the effects of this oil spill on the environment and human beings. This is due to the presence of notably high amounts of NOX and SO2.

The book's thesis is the hidden adverse effects of coal as a source of energy to the livelihood of human beings in the contemporary world.

The book is premised on the argument that the environmental pollution is a key contributor to the various illnesses that have had an increasing trend over the past few decades.

Firstly, the source of the volcanic eruption has to be understood, as this natural phenomenon is one of the primary causes of a tsunami.

The increased attention to air quality is a recent development as people were previously not concerned about the quality of air in the atmosphere.

It can thus be speculated that the species that could not withstand the effects of global warming had to become extinct due to the adverse changes in climate.

Prior to its destruction, the Sea was one of the biggest water bodies, rich in different species of flora and fauna; a case that is opposite today, as the sea is almost becoming extinct.

The analysis of specifics of the crisis and the possible solutions proposed by the scientists can help to find efficient ways of dealing with the crisis.

A typical example is the externality cost of coal based on the complete life cycle of the production, use, and the effects of the emission of chemicals into the environment without including the market cost [...]

The United States Environmental Protection Agency reports that of all the ways energy is used in America, about 39% is used to generate electricity.

The problem is in the fact that the focus on farming during the 19th century and on industry during the 20th century affected the aspects of the land development, and today, Maori land resources are [...]

The project has the potential to decrease illness and premature death from water-borne organisms among both children and adults, improve the potential for full participation by girls and women in the life of their community [...]

While oceanography students need to understand these aspects of ocean management, this paper focused on marine ecosystems, as a broad and useful topic in oceanography studies.

The San Antonio community witnessed the risks posed by living along the banks of a wild river during the first half of the 20th century, and this prompted the erection of countermeasures to mitigate the [...]

The concept evaluates the increasing differences in economic, health, and the environment among ethnic groups and socioeconomic groups toward the end of the 20th century and in the beginning of the 21st century.

The baby boomers have changed the world both positively and negatively. The baby boomers have reduced the level of prejudice and discrimination in our world.

The ethical issue in this article is the emission of greenhouse gases. This article explains why the world should be ready to deal with the problem of climate change.

The reverse argument of the collective action theory that the collaborative efforts within a larger group are unlikely to be achieved can be applied to explain the failures of international treaties and actions on climate [...]

In their turn, the regulations should be aimed at protecting the life, health, and privacy of subjects who put trust in the integrity of researchers. This is one of the pitfalls that should be avoided.

This paper explores the intrigues and the significance of the disaster to nuclear safety by explaining the events surrounding the accident, the government's response to the disaster, and the actions that the government could take [...]

For example, the use of natural gas, oil, and coal leads to the production of carbon dioxide, which pollutes the environment.

One positive impact of technological advancements on the environment in New York is the ability to provide communication options that are friendly to the environment.

In addition, by analyzing the structure of the park, learning the function of its elements and, thus, establishing the links between several elements of the park's ecosystem, i.e, the soil, the groundwater, the grass canopy, [...]

He uses an illustration of a cook grilling that can be compared with a lobster to underpin the reality of the cruel treatment that the animals undergo.

Thus, it is possible to say that climate crisis can prove to be a catastrophe that can profoundly influence people living in various regions of the world; more importantly, the existing policies are not sufficient [...]

In the absence of such efforts, it is impossible for global leaders and stakeholders to guarantee formulation and propagation of an appropriate climate control regime.

The response time upon the prediction of a tsunami is minimal owing to the rapid fall and rise of the sea level.

Usually, it is difficult to figure out the frequency of natural disasters and the kind of damage that can result from the occurrence of these disasters.

The purpose of this report was to explore the impact of Alaska Shoreline Erosion. Geographically, the North and West Alaska along the coastline of Beaufort Sea and Bering Sea are the most affected by the [...]

The importance of the Jordan has led to cooperation between Israel, Palestine and Jordan to promote the protection of the river.

However, even though the rate of deforestation is relatively low in this part of Africa compared to other major forest regions in the planet, the trend poses serious threats to the well being of the [...]

Moreover, this movie highlights the difficulties of researchers who try to find the connections between the use of chemical pollutants and the risk of cancer.

In particular, people should bear in mind that they are a part of the planet; more importantly, their survival can depend on the preservation of the environment. This is one of the principles that can [...]

On the other end of the spectrum, arguments when it came to this level of discrimination focus on the fact that developed countries such as the U.S.produce a majority of the carbon emissions being released [...]

These species disrupt the habitat of the area, creating imbalance and, thus, leading to the extinction of the local species, deterioration of the land, and the following economic issues caused by the lack of the [...]

However, Qi Hong and Jiang Mei, on the one hand, seem like a love that is falling victim to the expectations of the society because there are a lot of economic and moral considerations.

The developers and the investors made the decision to persuade the residents to accept their position regarding the importance of the wind turbines.

Known as the country that has the richest oil deposits in the world, Saudi Arabia is going to transfer to using solar power as the key source for its energy production.

The functional dynamics of the Everglades wetland change all the time, and people have a considerable impact on the cycling processes including the effects to nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus. Restoration and management of the Everglades [...]

The preservation of the "environmental commons" is advantageous to the people that are living nearby, and those that have easy access to the said living system.

As a result, the individuals that own several canines of the "banned" breeds are to pay a lot of money to keep their dogs.

One of the major concerns involves the effect of energy development on wildlife and natural ecosystems. It is important to lessen the effects of energy development on wildlife and natural ecosystems.

Chul and Majumdar1 critically discuss the importance of reliable energy resources in the growth and development of a nation. The main purpose of the authors is to discuss the available opportunities and prevailing challenges that [...]

In a niche where light is the limiting factor, the composition of the resulting species is a factor of aggressiveness to light of the co-occurring species.

On the other hand, the social understanding of a household is based on the type of trash samples. This evidence suggests the fact that religion is never a priority for the members of the household.

On the whole, the sophistication of forestry in the country can be explained by the growth of the industry involved in the processing of wood.

Also, the experiment is designed to strengthen the theoretical opinions that explain the ideology of the ecosystem's responses. This temperature was similar to the natural ecosystem that portrays a uniform distribution of the worms.

One of the major concerns of the XXI century, the shrinkage of the Atlantic Forest, will inevitably trigger the disappearance of an even greater number of species populations.

Environmental stewardship refers to the act of protecting and conserving the environment. According to Aldo Leopold, environmental stewardship is promoted through the improvement of the relationship between humans and the environment.

As the scene opens with a shot of Once-later in his char, his attempt at justifying his cruel actions towards the nature of the Thneedville and Truffula trees pretty much sums up the environmental problem [...]

The article "Hose Tripe: Banning Hosepipe Use is a Poor Solution to a Water Shortage" explores the issue of water shortage in the U.K.and measures taken by the government to end the crisis.

Environmental studies on nail salons reveal that some chemicals used in caring for nails pose a great challenge to the workers and to the environment.

Discuss the negative changes that are occurring and the cause of these changes In the recent past, the temperature on the earth has been rising steadily due to the effect of global warming.

Moreover, the industry has embarked on the use of advanced technologies to ensure the safety and efficiency of the extracted gas through fracking.

In this case, the agreement achieved by the BHP and the government of Papua New Guinea cannot be discussed as ethically appropriate and effective because the decision to continue operations without the significant changes in [...]

Free market refers to a market where prices are derived through competition among the individual businesses and not under the regulation of the government.

The author in conjunction with a team of other researchers used a modelling study to illustrate the fact approximately 2 percent of global energy is currently being deployed in the generation of wind and solar [...]

The trade fair portrayed the potential of the then and future civilizations to deploy technology, creativity, and innovation to create more consumables to boost the life of future generations.

Oil spills cause water pollution, which affects birds, sea creatures, and other animals that make up the food chain. The first method involves the use of cold water to "wash off the oil and recover [...]

Using fracking to extract oil and gas attracts several benefits to the economy, the people, and the environment. Opponents of the use of fracking limit their arguments to the problems associated with the use of [...]

In this regard, the flow of energy and the biological pump of marine life depend on the whales' survival. Some of the species like the blue whale play a crucial role in regulating the population [...]

Understanding the seriousness of the issue and the importance of the correct policy applied towards such aspect of work as hazardous waste management, I have read the policy Arizona State University presents.

Sustainable development links with the concept of ecological footprint in desiring to make development sustainable for both the present and future generations.

The sheer frequency of occurrence of the disaster shows that it is almost an annual event and therefore, requires a high degree of preparedness on the part of the country to counter it. Therefore, the [...]

This paper discusses the effects and hazards of excessive use of plastic products and strategies to solve the issues related to plastic usage.

The following text explores the impact of the exploitation of black smokers highlighting the importance of conservation. Besides disturbing the peace of the organisms in the ecosystem, there is environmental pollution in the event of [...]

Another issue that worsens the problem of electronic waste dumping in China is that the recycling of electronic waste is labor intensive, and this has fostered the establishment of a black market concerning the dumping [...]

Population density is the number of people residing in an area depending on the size of the area. Urban planning is, therefore, a vital element in ensuring a sustainable future, and safeguarding of the environment [...]

Environmental degradation may be defined as the weakening of the environment through the exhaustion of resources as well as the devastation of the ecosystem.

Consequently, the concept of system, enable development seeks to lessen the greed of the current generation which is manifest in the way the environment is over-utilized to achieve short term goals giving little thought to [...]

From the figures, it is evident that Hurricane Andrew was the costliest natural hazard in the history of the United States.

In the given paper, the positive and the negative effects of the newest technologies in developing countries are compared in order to consider the possible outcomes of the future advances and come up with the [...]

One of how animal cruelty is exercised is in the way they are used to obtain meat and eggs. Various strains of diseases arise in these areas and have the potential of becoming lethal to [...]

The main determinant in the case of environmental assaults is the aspect of 'slow violence.' Slow violence refers to the way factors such as oil spills, deforestation, and toxic drift gradually and invisibly degrade the [...]

The issue of water is a global affair because of the alarming rate at which limited fresh water reservoirs is depleted. Globally, the amount of fresh water is dropping and it is believed that fresh [...]

The main thrust of the reading is the comparison of modern day fires and the ancient fires in Australia. The old day fires in Australia, which the author refers to as Aborigines bushfires is depicted [...]

The generated electricity is proposed to be used for the Eden project, and the surplus electricity shall be transferred to the national grid.

Brazil is one of the countries located in Southern America and is one of the emerging economies in the world given its economic performance.

On the other hand, opponents of global warming squabble that global warming is harmful to all the living creatures in the world.

Transportation processes have led to the prevalence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere as the fuels used to power most modern forms of transport are carbon-based.

From the point of no greenhouse emissions and the possibility of producing cheap electricity, CSP is not only environmentally friendly by protecting the global climate, but also economically sustainable.

Hence, it is of a high value to the community because it improves the people's lives through the creation of employment.

On the other hand, the anti-scientists hold the view that global warming is not a consequence of the human activities, and that the scientists' views are for selfish gains meant to transform the world's economy. [...]

These tanks are used for the storage of flammable liquids, and are designed with internal pressures of up to 1 bar.

It is my responsibility, as a government environmental regulator, to assess the environmental risk assessment and management tools put in place in this facility in order to provide an environmental impact statement that will be [...]

The areas prone to tsunamis on the Indonesian coast are: The west coast of Sumatra, the south coast of Java, the north and south coasts of West Nusa, Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara provinces, the [...]