The environment to sustain society can be achieved if policies that advocate for the protection of the environment are enacted. The curriculum has been introduced in some of the education systems to incorporate policies that [...]
The link between environmental degradation and human beings explains the consequences of the same in relation to the emergence of modern-age diseases.
While the floods can be explained by a large river system and the relatively low above-sea-level of the island, the drought might seem rather a rare occurrence in the place where floods are frequent.
The industrialized countries of the West are mainly responsible for the current high levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. One of the major outcomes of the conference was the formation of the United Nations [...]
This is also believed to be the cause of materialism in the society. It is, therefore, a movement that is driven by spending of huge sums of money on such things as advertisements without taking [...]
So, first of all, there is a need to point out that global warming seems to be not only an environmental and climatic issue, but also one of the most important mechanisms of evolution.
The Different Colors of the Rainbow The different colors of the rainbow occur due to the difference in the wavelengths of sunlight.
When green houses gases absorb the radiations they send the heat energy to the surface, and at the lower atmosphere causing the normal temperatures of the earth to elevate.
Since Costa Rican forest was formed through volcanic archipelago, rich minerals are still contained in the soil formation.
Massive movement of seabed caused the tsunami during the earthquake movement. The Burma plates slipped around the earthquake’s epicenter.
Depending on where and how the cooling effect takes place, the appearance and lasting duration of fog are affected and using this scientists have been able to categorize fog into various groups namely steaming fog, [...]
According to Kotschoubey, the primary reason for the degradation of the area is the lack of water due to human activity.
The high volume of greenhouse gases in the environment has led to the diminution of the ozone layer, thus reducing its effectiveness about protecting the earth's surface from the sun.
Ocean pollution is the unfavorable upshot due to the entrance of chemicals and particulate substances into the ocean. The land is the key source of ocean pollution in the form of non-point water pollution.
Sequentially, in the endeavor to determine what type of an activity to be dedicated to a land, it is proper to comprehend how the activity would work towards maintaining an excellent ecosystem's functionality.
Farmers should be encouraged to embrace this kind of farming which ensures that the manure used is biodegradable and do not end up accumulating in the water bodies once they are washed off by floods.
This has led to the accumulation of gases and deforestation hence affecting the environment negatively. Agricultural activities have led to the destruction of forests for settlement and cultivation thus affecting the environment negatively.
Deforestation is the cutting down of trees for the purpose of converting the land to none forest use. Forests initially covered a quarter of the earth planet, but the encroachment of human activities leaving bare [...]
Electronic waste can also be recycled and refurbished.'Reduce', 'Reuse' and 'Recycle' are the 3Rs that go a long way in handling the issue of garbage.
The threat is real and unless we act appropriately, almost half of all earth will be under the sea at the turn of the century.
High Cost of Fighting Tsunami The total cost of tsunami could be billions of dollars since the damages of income generating business, and the cost used to curb the situation on the ground was quite [...]
Compared to the world at the beginning of the 21st century, it required perceptional changes toward nature, biodiversity, and ecosystems, as well as reforms in agriculture and management of water, energy, and waste.
The latter is people's addiction, obsession, and ingenuity when it comes to technology, which was the main cause of climate change and will be the primary solution to it as well.
Climate change is a threat, but its impact is not as critical as wrong political decisions, poor social support, and unstable economics.
Nevertheless, that law was more focused on the welfare of animals in laboratories rather than on the prohibition of animal testing.
Despite the intentions to use wood in a variety of ways without thinking about consequences, wood has to be considered as a helpful natural resource with many positive impacts on the environment, human health, and [...]
The United Arabs Emirates and the surrounding areas around the Arabian Gulf consist of oil reserves which are about 655 of the total oil reserves in the world.
The argument against the occurrence of global warming, as highlighted by Bellamy who depicts it to be more of a myth in the general public instead of a reality, is based on the dubious nature [...]
Thus, the importance of contributing to the formation of a sustainable future seems to be undoubted in the modern context. First of all, it shows that sustainability is a culture; otherwise stated, it is a [...]
The aim of this paper is to examine the extent of managing the effects of solid waste within the Dubai Municipality.
The EPA documents that once waste has been converted into energy through incineration, only 10% of the initial waste volume is recovered as ash to be disposed in the landfills. The cost of converting waste [...]
Pollution usually causes a destabilization of the ecosystem through the intrusion of foreign materials into the environment. These forms of pollutants affect the environment through air pollution, noise pollution, water pollution, and soil pollution.
It is a fact that people sometimes dispose of many useful things and at the same time, the things that end up in the garbage can say a lot about the person who put them [...]
Due to a displacement of sea water as a result of displaced debris from landslides, a series of waves that has a potential of causing a tsunami is formed.
Today, the fact that the population is growing steadily is the reason of the environment to change drastically. Water pollution is a direct consequence of the rapid growth of the population on the Earth.
One of the major classes of ecosystem services that are relevant to the discussion of the complexities in the relationship between the environment and the human spirit is "cultural services".
However, the degree of rivalry in the industry has over the past few years limited the firm's quest to attain the desired level of competitiveness.
The paper explores how passive conservation is used in the film A Life on Our Planet to showcase the dangers of a dying ecosystem and reprieve measures to ensure the planet's sustainability.
Therefore, it is vital for the government of South Africa to address the issues caused by the earthquake and reconstruct the region, focusing on several public interventions to stimulate the region's growth in the shortest [...]
In climate change, due to air pollution, the main force to prevent environmental disasters need to change the approach to the production of substances from fossil fuels.
Common waste disposal techniques used are landfills which are areas where waste is buried in the ground and incineration which is combustion of waste.
Extensive farming, as well as animal husbandry, is a common phenomenon in the country, hence leading to serious environmental degradation on the land. Deteriorating quality of water and extinction threat to wetlands in the country [...]
Activities such as mining contribute significantly to soil erosion which is experienced in most parts of the globe. The soil is likely to be exposed during the process, thus making them readily available to agents [...]
The introduction gets the audience acquainted with the general idea of the paper and the key concept investigated. The major purpose of the zero-waste approach is the arrangement of a circular flow of materials, thereby [...]
Moreover, environmental laws and the call for reduction of global warming have led to the apparel industry investing in green sources of energy.
About 63% of the water is used for domestic and industrial use, and the rest for agriculture and other uses. Drought and cities running out of water is a scenario that many cities would face [...]
Fortunately, today, there exist ways to predict hurricanes and their routes so that the regions that are likely to be under risk can prepare beforehand and take all the necessary measures to ensure the safety [...]
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 [...]
Furedi notes that the way people perceived disasters in the first half of the 20th century and in the 21st century is rather different.
In essence, the UAE has been at the forefront of protecting endangered species from extinction and promoting an increment in their population, by putting up breeding programmes which help in multiplication of such animals.
These concerns have led to an increased number of movements and organizations that enlighten people on the importance of environmental conservation and campaign in support of green and sustainable lifestyles and have achieved significant influence [...]
Water hyacinth Flowers Water hyacinth has great harm on the local ecosystem and affects aquatic life and water quality. The life of other plants and animals is jeopardized by the rapid growth of water hyacinth.
The practice of elimination and reduction of loss of property and life due to catastrophes have become common in areas prone to natural disasters.
This study will therefore explore the sustainability and importance of green initiatives in the hotel sector through an analysis of major programs and trends which have been embraced by some of the major hotels across [...]
Nevertheless, the development of the Egyptian civilization was as a result of the nation's capacity to acclimatize to all the conditions of the Nile, especially to flooding, and then use the advantages of the fertile [...]
The consequences that have risen as a result of neglecting to take care of the environment have now become a reality to the whole of mankind.
In addition, the proponents of plastic use have argued that recycling is an effective method of mitigating the effects of plastic to the environment.
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the subsequent conduct of B.P.showed that the corporation's faith in its authority, power of money, and ability to influence governmental decisions and public attitudes led to the reckless behavior [...]
Climate Change and population increase are becoming increasingly difficult to perceive distinctly, especially when the question is about the loss of a diverse marine environment.
And a person got into such a situation through the fault of the whole society, and it is the society that needs to solve this problem.
Before considering the methods of mitigation and response, it is essential to evaluate the potential risks to determine what types of emergencies need to be addressed first.
To identify and analyze the problems of the lake, its basin, and the entire region To discuss the causes and consequences of the lake's destruction To evaluate the solutions proposed for ameliorating the consequences The [...]
We need to address the difficult problems of evaluating and protecting the global commons, which are complicated and interrelated while maintaining the free trade systems of the world.
Investigation of the causes and effects of the destruction of CRs is a significant and interesting topic. The effects of CR destruction are connected with the people and the environment.
There is also need to implement the use of new technology in the management and interaction processes. In economic terms sustainability can be defined as the adjustments done within the processes of running businesses based [...]
Externalities may be defined as the positive or negative effect of a product or process of production, which may affect a stakeholder who is otherwise unrelated to the whole process of production or consumption of [...]
There are actually no precise indicators as to when exactly plastics started accumulating in the Gyre however it is assumed that the accumulation began at the onset of the creation of petroleum based products for [...]
The response time upon the prediction of a tsunami is minimal owing to the rapid fall and rise of the sea level.
Therefore, the purpose of this essay is to assess the effects of global warming and climate change as presented in the documentary, An Inconvenient Truth.
Finally, using the market to address the problem of deforestation and logging, the paper indicates the opportunities that can be assimilated to promote sound environmental practices that are equally sustainable while maximizing the returns to [...]
Global warming refers to the rise in the normal temperature of the earth's near-surface atmosphere and water bodies ever since the middle of the twentieth century and its predictable continuation.
Accumulation of these waste pose a series of problems to the environment, health, and life of many living organisms in the affected areas.
The intensity of aquatic effects is influenced by the nature and extent of the spilt oil. Besides, the severity might be influenced by the sensitivity and ambient state of the pretentious marine and their surroundings [...]
Population growth among the humans is leading to over exploitation of the eco system in trying to provide food, shelter and clothing. The imbalance in ecosystem is eventually leading to extinction of some species from [...]
The contrast between the desert and glacial landscape is the extreme weather conditions and landforms dotted across the surface. The rotational speeds of the wind depend on the distance from the equator.
Of these, nuclear radiation is the most intense, often palling in comparison to the effects of the blast and the thermal radiation.
The fertility rate of a given species will depend on the life history characteristics of the species such as the number of reproductive periods in the lifetime of the species and the number of offspring [...]
Global warming refers to the increase in the mean temperature of the air near the surface of the earth and oceans, which started in mid-20th century as well as its anticipated prolongation.
In conclusion, the physical features of the Earth and the forces in motion that shape them are a testament to the power and complexity of the natural world.
These tips will help people to reduce the circulation of plastic in their lives. In conclusion, the best method to protect the environment is to minimize the accumulation of plastic waste by recycling, composting, and [...]
Many countries including Cuba, the US, Thailand, Malaysia and regions like East Africa have lost significant portions of their mangroves.
The secret to the overflowing waters of the Nile is linked to the five months in a year of rain experienced in Ethiopia.
The importance of sustainability as a response to the unreasonably wasteful use of resources has grown exponentially, encouraging recycling and other activities in which citizens can participate to contribute to the improvement of the situation. [...]
The ecological perspective can be seen as an approach in which the focus is on the interactions and the transactions between people and their environment.
With the world having the capacity to predict and determine the volcanic activity of most mountains, there have always been early warnings to people and the government for a potential volcanic eruption.
The general fire's destruction on the forest crop is reliant on such factors as; the species that make up a portion of the crop or the forest components, the condition in which the crop is, [...]
In the beginning of the film "The Day After Tomorrow", the main character, Professor Jack Hall, is trying to warn the world of the drastic consequences of a changing climate being caused by the polluting [...]
The intention of such a program is to make "recycling of lead batteries easier and more profitable to recycle would lead to more extensive recycling programs.
Smog can be defined as the mixture of solid and liquid fog and smoke particles that are formed under the impact of high humidity and calm air.
In this brief economic analysis of water pollution in Metro Manila, it is proposed to look at the industrial use of waters and the household use to understand the impact that the population growth and [...]
On the whole, it is paramount for counselors to assist individuals during and after a crisis to help reduce the adverse influence of that crisis.
Apart from that, the paper is going to speculate on the most and least diverse species in the local area. The biodiversity can be measured in terms of the number of different species in the [...]
Observations in the northern parts of Australia indicate that Magpie-lark birds move to the coast during the dry season and return back during the wet season.
In this instance, the geological origin of the tsunami has to be discussed due to the fact that it plays a significant role in predicting the presence of a tsunami in the future.
It is imperative to analyse and understand the possible causes of indoor air pollutants and possible likely signs or symptoms of effects of poor air pollution before employing any method of improving air quality. The [...]
However, this kind of interaction affects the integrity of every natural environment. That being the case, human beings should deal with the problem of global warming.
Global warming is a rise in average temperatures on the earth surface due to human activities such as burning of coal and oil refining, eventually the activities cause emission of greenhouse gases in the air [...]
To understand the role of the EPA in protecting the human health and environment in the United States from liquid waste pollution, it is necessary to discuss the EPA's activities and importance and to focus [...]
The book expounds on the actions of the environmentalists who are not willing to compromise on their philosophy about the need to preserve the environment and the integrity of the ecology.
The fire extended to the lobby, casino and blew out through the main entrance due to the speed at which it was spreading and also due to the fact that the walls were coated with [...]
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 [...]
The end result of reducing the number of predator and carnivores in a given ecological system will cause an imbalance that allows organisms in the lower levels of the food chain to multiply to the [...]
In deserts like the Baja desert, the major consumer of this vegetation is the Mule deer. This is especially true in the California desert of Baja.
The agreement across the board is that human activities such as emissions of the greenhouse gases have contributed to global warming.
Further, NO2 can prevent the flow of oxygen in the blood to other parts of the body like the brain. These toxic substances settle in the lungs and disrupt the normal flow of air in [...]
There has been a growing call for industry players to effect proper disposal of e-wastes, or to find alternative uses of the wastes, such as recycling and separating the components of the electronic devices for [...]
This paper shall address specific automobile pollutants in relation to causes and public health, to draft possible recommendations to the obstacles, in order to manage the problem.
The rate of consumption of their consumption is also seen to be relatively high as compared to the consumption of renewable resources.
Pippin reminds them of decomposers and inquiries about the ecosystem since all the characteristics in the diagram appear to originate from the same habitat.
To understand the causes of the declining shark population in the selected country, this investigation relied on the use of a qualitative research design guided by the interpretivism model.
In the chapter "People or Penguins," William Baxter underlines the necessity to analyze environmental issues as human-centered and cost-effective. The third recommendation is to treat a human as an end, not a means for improvement.
Therefore, criminal penalties system in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency should reinforce legislations to protect sea creatures and humans from oil pollution or wastes from ships.
The aquatic biome is the largest of all biomes on the planet, covering about 75% of its surface, providing the majority of the oxygen we breathe.
In this presentation, the authors will explore the environmental issues of Venice and the solutions that are being implemented.
This passivity and the lack of effort result in the increased topicality of the problem and the inability to resolve it.
As shown in Figures I and, on the overall map of the United Arab Emirates, the beaches are connected, a fact that simplified the author's work; it made it easy to trace the ranging of [...]
The increased consumption of cereals especially rice and wheat, as a result of Green Revolution led to increase in the consumption of milk and meat to balance the diet.
Disaster risk reduction exists in various approaches, according to the urgency and nature of the disaster itself. The severity of the disaster also determines the strategy to be employed.
The author starts the investigation of these questions from the consequences of this assumption for the Earth. At the beginning of the article, the author analyzes the connection of human activities with the flora and [...]
As a personal response to the argument; the individual's involvement in environmental conservation is not enough as there is need for policy and regulation enforcement where he can only give advice to the federal government [...]