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"Silkwood", 2006.
This paper discusses the film "Silkwood", which represents a genre of films, including "Erin Brockovich", that exposes real cases of corporate greed and criminality in the area of environmental protection.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that "Silkwood" is a disturbing movie because, at first, the film comes across as being a horror story and then it strikes you that it is really a true story. The author explains that the movie is about Karen Silkwood, a chemical technician at the Kerr-McGee's plutonium fuels production plant in Oklahoma who investigates the breach of safety conditions at the plant and possible plutonium exposure, but soon dies in a suspicious car accident. The paper also relates what happened after Karen Silkwood's: After her death, her relatives sued the Kerr-McGee plutonium fuels production plant in a civil case for the inadequate health and safety conditions at the plant that led to Silkwood's contamination.
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"Twelve years after Karen Silkwood's death, in 1986, the case benefited from a retrial, however it did not end up in front of a court and it was settled for the amount of $1.3 million . It seems that there was more to the story and some new evidence had surfaced in the case as the media of the time reported. There allegedly were ample pieces of evidence that Karen Silkwood had been deliberately contaminated with plutonium, only to be murdered some days later. The accusations from the trial had gone even further. It was alleged that Karen Silkwood had discovered a large conspiracy which involved a number of US public institutions regarding a network of international plutonium smuggling."
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Clean Air for Future Generations, 2007.
This essay attempts to persuade its audience to take action against global warming.
1,090 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This essay argues strongly for mankind to take action against the effects of global warming. A description of the problem is presented, including the causes of global warming. The author also illustrates the potential damage caused by climate change if environmental damage is not controlled. The paper examines the benefits that could be derived from the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement by which industrialized nations have committed to making substantial reductions in their emissions of greenhouse gases. The author concludes by encouraging activism in order to combat this problem.
Outline:
Introduction
Attention
Reveal Topic
Credibility
Preview
Body
Need Step: Create Awareness of the Problem and the Need for Change
Satisfaction Step: Satisfy the Need with a Solution to the Problem
Visualization Step: Intensify Interest by Visualizing Benefits-Action Step: Call Audience to Action with a Specific Action
Summary
Call for Action
Closing
Bibliography
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"The very first thing we should do is look at the benefits that could be derived from the Kyoto Protocol. "The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement, negotiated in December 1997, by which industrialized nations have committed to making substantial reductions in their emissions of greenhouse gases by 2012. More than 160 countries have committed to the agreement thus far (ELC, 2006)" - except for the United States! "With the United States on the sidelines, the Kyoto treaty could end up as ineffectual as the post-World War I League of Nations. But by uniting the vast majority of the world's nations, Kyoto could equally be the harbinger of an international model that rewards pollution-cutting innovation and pushes countries and companies to pursue cleaner forms of growth."
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Environmental Science, 2007.
This paper describes four notable figures in environmental science.
1,871 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper describes the lives and works of four people who's collective positive impact on the environment and on society's understanding of the natural world is powerful: John Muir, Aldo Leopold, Henry David Thoreau, and Rachel Carson. The author illustrates that an understanding of their lives and professional contributions is necessary for any student who wishes to become informed as to the effect the expansion of American cities and technologies has had on the planet. The paper includes a brief sketch of each individual, and concludes withe the author's impressions of their place and impact on environmental studies.
Outline:
Henry David Thoreau
John Muir
Aldo Leopold
Rachel Carson
How have these Ideas Affected me Personally?
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"If that sounds a little esoteric, what the author is basically saying is that Thoreau was very experienced in the ways of humans and the wilderness; he lived next to Walden Pond for more than two years; he climbed mountains; he explored forests and hiked a great deal; and yet his "excursions...were not mere physical journeys but contemplative odysseys through which he gradually overcame the alienation of the person..." (137). When he wrote about his journeys into nature, he certainly wasn't writing a travelogue; he was in fact expressing through the creative genius of his mind's eye the many ways the bright spirit can interpret an experience with the wilderness. "
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Environmental Policies In Canada, 2007.
An examination of the failings of Canada's policies regarding vehicle air pollution.
3,525 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper discusses the kind of impact that globalization has on Canadian policies concerning air pollution. The paper specifically focuses on the policies concerning motor vehicle air pollution. The paper argues that Canada's tendency to follow the policy of the United States is likely to result in Canada having the same critical problem of vehicle emissions that the United States has witnessed.
Table of Contents:
Objective
The Argument Presented In This Work
Introduction
I. The United States And Canadian Environmental Policy
II. Problems With Canadian Policy Related To Carbon Emissions
III. Environmental Policy Review
Summary And Conclusion
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"Sustainable transportation in Canada is being overseen by the Metropolitan Transportation Agency, created by the province of Quebec in 1996 which is a provincial agency that coordinates the planning and funding of public transportation in the Montreal region. The agency receives revenue from a dedicated gasoline tax of 1.5 cents per litre collected within the region and a vehicle license surcharge of $30 per vehicle in the region." (Paraphrased) The province of Alberta approved the funding of transportation capital in Calgary and Edmonton in 1999 that provisions of the funding of 5 cents per liter of fuels taxes that are collected in those regions. It is stated that: "Calgary and Edmonton have integrated governance structures that allow them to plan and implement sustainable transportation policies on a comprehensive basis." (Ibid)"
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Kyoto Protocol, 2007.
This paper describes the elements of the Kyoto Protocol, an international plan intended to avert the effects of global warming.
1,698 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper argues in favor of the United States supporting ideas presented in the Kyoto Protocol. The paper describes the effects of global warming and expounds on the issues presented in the Kyoto Protocol to avert these problems. The main thrust of the treaty is to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by developed countries. The writer believes that despite the US being a non-signatory to this treaty, it should set an example and show its citizens what to do in order to reduce greenhouse gases.
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"Was it smart for President Bush to pull out of the Kyoto treaty? Many countries are lagging behind Kyoto targets anyways and are paying a fine for it. The UNFCCC Secretariat says emissions by Spain and Portugal were 40.5 percent above 1990 levels in 2002. U.S. emissions were up 13.1 percent. Since there was a fine for not making its targets, President Bush may have saved the country from going into more debt. But does this short term gain justify what could happen in the long term?"
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The Ethanol Market, 2007.
This paper explores whether ethanol is a solution to the energy crisis.
871 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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The paper discusses how economic issues, such as escalating oil prices, and environmental problems, such as global warming, can potentially be addressed by the ethanol market. The paper looks at arguments for and against this source of energy. The paper maintains that global research and development are necessary in order to determine the true benefits and dangers of replacing conventional fuels with ethanol compounds.
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"According to Eckhart, there are three main drivers for the general renewable energy market, and for the ethanol market specifically. These include environmental concerns, economic factors, and national energy consumption trends. In terms of the environment, air, land and water pollution is fast becoming a crisis. According to environmentalists, no time can be wasted to research renewable energy sources. The environmental driver is likely to become increasingly urgent over the next decades, increasing the need for renewable and cleaner energy sources."
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Environmental Education, 2006.
A review of various works regarding environmental education.
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper reviews various literary works on the subject of environmental education and social attitudes towards our earth. The paper discusses these briefly, providing an overview of each.
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"All of these examples - and many more - provide healing for the earth, for the community and for the person engaged in the environmental activity. The concept of healing the earth in a global sense is not wildly out of reach, when one realizes that putting fewer greenhouse gases into the atmosphere (something everyone can help with) has a global impact."
"And all healing activities have a psychological impact, as well as a practical and healing impact. Thomashow writes (142) that "surprisingly few environmental practitioners" consider the "psychospiritual ramifications" of internalizing "global environmental change"; but in fact this dynamic is "crucial to ecological identity work," he explains. The reason these practitioners do not give consideration to the "psychospiritual" aspect of their work is that they are "busy attending to the practical work" of advocating for ecological reform, promoting "a worldview," or just getting the word out that certain social behaviors are good for the earth, and others are most certainly bad for the earth."
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Overpopulation, 2007.
An analysis of the problem of overpopulation and the limited available energy to sustain mankind.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the problem of overpopulation and its consequences. The paper bases its discussion on the theory that the earth is a system with only a finite amount of energy available for human use. The paper concludes that the only legitimate solution to the problems of overpopulation and limited energy is to begin implementing alternative energy sources and more localized economies.
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"In the United States, unfortunately, society has been organized in such a fashion as to all but require the spending of vast amounts of energy merely to feed our population. Agriculture, in particular, is highly dependent upon the availability of fossil fuels: they are required for fertilizers, to operate virtually all farm equipment, and--perhaps most importantly--to distribute agricultural products to our growing population. If you add this energy requirement to those spent by the average American each year for personal transportation, electricity, heating, and air conditioning, then each child born in the United States is the equivalent to approximately ten children born in the rest of the world--excepting Western Europe and Japan. Obviously, this poses serious problems for the future of the United States in a future of limited energy resources. The sad result is that as growth rates continue in the Untied States, American society is been sped closer to the brink of catastrophe--what ecologists term a populational spike and die-off."
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The Importance of Nature in American Literature, 2006.
A review of the role that nature plays in four works of American literature.
832 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper analyzes the roles and importance of nature, within four famous American literary works. The paper reviews "The Storm" by Kate Chopin, "The Open Boat", by Stephen Crane, "To Build a Fire" by Jack London and the novel 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain. According to the paper, all four show nature as being important to the lives and circumstances of their respective characters.
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"In Jack London's short story "To Build a Fire", nature is even more unforgiving. The solitary hiker in this story neither understands nor respects nature's ability to physically overpower him. The hiker finds himself, due to stubborn stupidity, in lethally freezing weather. This story points out that nature is stronger than humanity, and, therefore, will prevail. Humans must respect nature and never underestimate it, as this hiker does, and freezes to death. The dog with the hiker instinctively knows not to defy nature in this way, and is uncomfortable that the man does so. London states: "The animal was depressed by the tremendous cold. It knew that it was no time for traveling. Its instinct told it a truer tale than was told to the man . . ." (p. 903). Here London implies that an animal's instincts, unimpeded by prideful human stubbornness, are sometimes superior to people's instincts. "
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"State of Fear", 2007.
This paper examines the book "State of Fear" by Michael Crichton.
1,593 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper discusses how "State of Fear" makes it clear that one really needs to investigate bias when evaluating a proposed scientific theory. "State of Fear" also makes it clear that it is not always easy to determine potential sources of bias. For example, a modern audience can easily identify racism as a source of bias for eugenicists, while this was covered up in the past. The paper contends that "State of Fear" makes some very salient points about the need for more careful evaluation of scientific statements. The paper emphasizes that the goal of Crichton's novel was not necessarily to advocate his point of view, but to encourage people to do their own investigations into the issue.
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"The history of technology and the evaluation of technology can help one make decisions on important issues like global warming by providing people with the scientific knowledge necessary to evaluate the various claims one encounters regarding the relationship between technology and the environment. In fact, because most people have a somewhat limited knowledge base in technological matters, it is easy for people to misunderstand certain ecological issues. For example, the main sources of public information regarding the interrelationship between the environment and technology come from biased sources. Therefore, if people in society make their own efforts to understand technology, they will be in a better position to make the decisions necessary to ensure ecological integrity for the people of the future."
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Forest Conservation, 2007.
A study proposal to determine the benefits of educating the public about the importance of forest conservation.
2,170 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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The paper discusses how forests around the world provide habitats for animals, oxygen for the air that is breathed and wood for needed building supplies. The paper asserts that the forest loss is already having a significant negative impact on the global environmental, social and economic issues. The paper shows the importance of researching and designing a forest conservation program that will reverse the current downward spiral of the future of the world's trees. This proposal hypothesizes that with education of the general public, forest conservation can be dramatically increased.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Limitations
Conclusion
Timeline
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"To date an estimated 50 percent of the world's forests no longer exist. Each year mankind loses another 40 million acres to use, progress, fires and disease. The forest loss is already having a significant negative impact on the global issues surrounding environmental, social and economic issues."
""Until recently most forest loss occurred in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and temperate North America; between 1960 and 1990 one-fifth of all tropical forest cover was lost(Falconer, 1998).""
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Acid Rain, 2007.
An analysis of the causes of acid rain and its effects on the environment.
1,779 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of acid rain and its impact on the environment. The writer explores what acid rain is and how it is created and then details the many different ways that it can hurt the eco-system. The writer concludes with a discussion about what can be done, on an individual and organizational level, to reduce the threat of acid rain to the environment.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
What Is It?
Effects of Acid rain
Solving the Problem
Conclusion
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"The harm that acid rain does can be measured tangibly with scientific testing but it also has an intangible impact on the atmosphere as it causes changes to the way things look and feel as well. The beauty of plants and forests and streams can be negatively affected through the damage that acid rain leaves behind (Understanding acid rain http://weather.about.com/library/weekly/aa032502a.htm)."
"One of the more specific issues with acid rains is its ability to cause the acidification of lakes and streams worldwide. It is also causing damage to trees, especially the trees that are found at higher elevations. One example of this is the red spruce trees that are normally located at 2,000 feet above sea level (Effects of Acid Rain http://www.epa.gov/acidrain/effects/index.html)."
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Reducing Dependency on Foreign Oil, 2007.
This paper discusses how the U.S. transportation industry can reduce its dependency on foreign oil.
833 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper discusses how, with the problems in foreign policy and the volatile situation in the Middle East, it is important to reduce the U.S. dependency on foreign nations for oil with regard to vehicle use. The paper maintains that the time has come to use alternative means of fuel and suggests ethanol technology for transportation needs. The paper explains that supporters of ethanol technology believe the effort is worth the end result, since the use of ethanol is environmentally friendly and will provide business for the domestic farmer because it uses surplus agricultural crops.
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"As gasoline prices continue to rise and Americans become increasingly frustrated at the pumps attention is turning to finding a way to decrease US dependency on foreign nations for oil. Gasoline is at an all time high. The nation is at war and an underlying concern about this war as well as other conflicts within the Middle East is the dependency on oil for vehicle use that the United States has allowed to occur. With the problems in foreign policy, and the volatile situation in the middle east it is important to reduce the US dependency on foreign nations for oil with regards to vehicle use. The time has come to improve and use the ethanol technology for transportation needs in America."
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The Hydrologic Cycle, 2007.
An overview of the hydrologic cycle and a discussion of its various processes.
1,067 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper explains that the hydrologic cycle is the term used to describe the continuous circulation of water in the Earth-atmosphere system. The paper then looks at how the most important processes that drive the hydrologic cycle are evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation and runoff. The paper concludes that the extent to which people come to recognize the importance of water and the hydrologic cycle that drives it, will likely be the extent to which current and future conservation efforts will be successful.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview.
Hydrologic Processes.
Conclusion
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"While the hydrologic cycle keeps things continually changing, some things remain relatively the same. For example, Fisher (2001) points out that even with all of this movement of water around the planet, everything tends to end up right back where it started when all is said and done. "In the Water Cycle game," he says, "fair or not, the oceans have and keep almost all the wealth. The total of all the fresh (that is, not salty) water on land, including lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, puddles, bathtubs, kitchen sinks, and all the water under the ground, comes to only 2.4% of Earth's water. The atmosphere contains the rest, only .001% (that's 1/100,000th), in the form of water vapor and clouds" (Fisher, 2001, p. 14). In fact, this author emphasizes that it is this infinitesimal percentage of the water that is suspended in the Earth's atmosphere at any given point time is what keeps the whole system operating."
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Arizona's Water Shortage, 2007.
This paper examines the water resource shortage in the state of Arizona.
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper relates that in Arizona, the rapid population growth and economic expansion has increased concerns about future water supplies in an already drought-plagued area. The paper describes how the city of Las Vegas has measures that restrict outdoor watering of plants and cars, filling hot tubs and swimming pools and that restrict professional car-washing businesses to four days a week. The paper highlights the real economic damage to construction companies, tourist destinations and other businesses that are economically vital to the area. The paper offers ideas to encourage conservation measures, especially in agriculture.
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"A review of these restrictions demonstrates how droughts are not merely an irritant to persons wishing to have beautiful gardens and pools, but can cause real economic damage to construction companies, tourist destinations, and other businesses that are economically vital to the area. Also, droughts have caused resentment between cities, such as Las Vegas and Tuscan, which have active water conservation programs, and rural communities that do not place similar burdens on residents and farmers. Councilman Louie Trujillo of Las Vegas said it was unfair that city residents had to conserve their water rural areas place no such restrictions during droughts. 'We would like more cooperation from our neighbors.'"
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Organic Architecture, 2007.
A discussion of organic architecture and the benefits of its use.
828 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper explains that the use of organic architecture allows man and nature to live side by side in a cohesive manner. The paper shows how organic architecture benefits society by its aesthetic looks and preservation of natural resources. The paper discusses how preserving resources is now necessary not only from an aesthetic point of view but also from a practical need standpoint for future generations. The paper includes a photo of the famous Fallingwater design, an example of the use of organic architecture.
Outline:
Introduction
What It Is
How It Benefits Society
Conclusion
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"Since the beginning of time mankind has searched out ways to live in harmony with nature. Whether it was using products that are environmentally friendly, being careful not to destroy resources that can be left alone or blending in to the scenery to create atheistic environments mankind has tried to maintain a peaceful partnership with nature. The use of organic architecture allows man and nature to live side by side in a cohesive manner."
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Recycling, 2007.
An examination of the benefits and problems associated with recycling in the United States.
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of recycling in the United States. The writer explores the problems associated with recycling and then details some of the benefits of recycling to the environment and to individuals. The paper concludes with a proposal that for the good of the environment, recycling is something that should be implemented world wide.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
What Is It?
Benefits
Problems
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"There are many benefits to the act of recycling. The first benefit of course is the benefit to the environment. Recycling allows products to be used over and over again instead of throwing them away. In addition it helps to preserve the earth's most precious commodities, which include space, trees, air and water. If the world continues to destroy these resources there will come a time in which mankind is in a serious threat of extinction because of the ripple impact it will have. If recycling is ignored and resources continue to be used and destroyed without any effort to recycle what the world is already seeing will grow in magnitude. Animal, plant and water life will be so severely impacted that there will be no turning back, no way to fix the problem and mankind could well face extinction."
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Global Warming, 2007.
This paper discusses the danger of carbon emissions and greenhouse gases.
1,938 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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The paper describes how global warming has been accelerating at an unprecedented rate and its effects can be seen in the recent weather changes and natural catastrophes. The paper explains the causes of global warming and presents the various solutions. The paper points out the irony that although the U.S. and Australia are already paying the price for excessive carbon dioxide emissions, these two nations are still resistant to even the relatively moderate long-term reductions proposed by the Kyoto Protocol.
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"The causes of this accelerated global warming of the earth's atmosphere are both simple and complex. The simple reason is that our overuse of fossil fuels in industrial, affluent, and increasingly populated nations and the release of excess effluvia of CO2 into earth's atmosphere is affecting the thermostatic temperature balance of the globe. That is the simple cause. The complex, interrelated causes have to do with our dependence on these fossil fuels and the local, regional and national economic interests of a free-market economy that causes tensions between developed nations (and between developed and underdeveloped nations) and the special interest groups whose relatively short term economic goals are taking precedent over immediate and pressing global concerns."
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Three Mile Island, 2007.
This paper explores the Three Mile Island meltdown of 1979.
1,780 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper presents an exploration of the Three Mile Island meltdown of 1979. The writer examines the events leading to and during the accident, and discusses President Jimmy Carter's role in the investigation that followed. The paper argues that what happened at Three Mile Island could easily happen anywhere, and the time has come to rethink where power plants are built.
Outline:
Introduction
History
The Fallout
Investigation
Conclusion
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"Before one can begin to understand the importance of examining future power plant construction one must have an understanding of the history of the accident.Nuclear accidents are one of the nation's biggest fears. Movies are made that depict what might happen if a meltdown occurs, and few can forget the horror of Chernobyl when the accident occurred(Fact Sheet on the Accident at Three Mile Island
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/fact-sheets/3mile-isle.html). "
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