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The Promise of the Suburbs, 2008. This paper explores the power of the suburban ideal upon the modern American consciousness. 969 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95 »
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Abstract The paper looks at the history of the American dream of home ownership that was realized with the advent of Levittown, or small, suburban planned communities. The paper discusses how these suburban communities allowed individuals to have a sense of personal space, be away from their extended families and nearby neighbors and escape the grime, enforced ethnicity or closed nature of many urban communities. The paper highlights that Americans' aspirations to shape their lives by changing their physical environment reveals much about the American subconscious.
From the Paper "To understand the power of the suburban ideal upon the modern American consciousness it is necessary to go far back in American history, even before the ideal of "Leave it to Beaver" became the benchmark of wholesomeness in the American cultural mindset. The photographs of Jacob Riis of tenement life during the turn of the 20th century are a powerful testimony to the cramped, dehumanized conditions of individuals living in urban locations, the result of rapid urbanization and a rapid rise in immigration. Even in the 19th century, as America was only beginning to industrialize, the ideal of the suburban homesteader proclaimed that finding one's own patch of land, rather than renting and dwelling in close proximity to other people in a rented space was the only true, right way to live."
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Energy Efficiency, 2008. Argues the need for a better approach to energy efficiency by the government. 815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95 »
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Abstract This paper argues that energy conservation is not something that can be easily overlooked because lack of efficiency in the utilization of energy is costing the US dearly. The paper first explains what is
meant by energy efficiency and then goes on to discuss the advantages of using renewable sources of energy. The paper concludes that we have to become more efficient and economical when it comes to energy and at the same time, we need to become actively involved in adopting greener sources of energy.
From the Paper "Solar energy that causes less pollution than coal-based energy is not used as often as we should because it cannot be created with as much ease as the latter source. In order to translate solar power into electricity, greater power generation prowess is to be utilized. This is what has led to decreased use of renewable sources. Everywhere we see, the energy that we are consuming is coming from sources other than sun and wind. Interestingly while rapidly vanishing reservoirs of energy are easier to produce, they cannot be replenished with ease and the exact opposite is true for renewable sources.".
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Brazil, 2008. This paper looks briefly at the history, economy and literature of Brazil. 986 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 35.95 »
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Abstract The writer presents his research on the country of Brazil that portrays Brazil as a powerful, massive nation, with a diversity of people and a history of interesting literature. The writer discusses the injustices that have taken place in this nation and the rampant deforestation of the Amazon rainforests. The writer then looks at two examples of Brazilian literature.
Outline:
Researching Brazil
Personal Reflective Response
What I Learned
From the Paper "Brazil is an enormous country, covering 3.3 million square miles, with approximately 183 million people living within its sprawling boundaries, according to the BBC News (http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk). In fact Brazil is the largest and most influential nation in South America, and it takes up nearly half of the entire continent. It is the eighth largest economy in the world, and is a major producer of soybeans, sugarcane, coffee, rice, wheat, cotton, oranges, cocoa, and Brazil supplies the world with beef from its large cattle ranches in the south and western regions of the country. The Brazilian coastline is 4,500 miles long, and much of this region consists of very fertile land suitable for farming."
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Endangered Aquatic Species, 2008. This paper focuses on the endangered aquatic species known as the shortnose sturgeon. 814 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 28.95 »
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Abstract The paper discusses how the shortnose sturgeon is among the federally endangered aquatic species, which are protected by federal government
The paper relates that the shortnose sturgeon is regarded as one of the most successful recoveries of endangered species and will continue to be protected to the measure necessary to conserve its habitat and population. The paper adds that this will undoubtedly strengthen local economies and influence more protection measures of other declining aquatic species.
From the Paper "The Shortnose Sturgeon, formally referred to as Acipenser brevirostrum, is among the federally endangered aquatic species, which are protected by federal government (SOCNFWR, 2007). The Shortnose Sturgeon is commonly found along the Connecticut River from Turners Falls, Massachusetts to the Long Island Sound. It is the smallest of three sturgeon species known to inhabit North America. These fish are known for their long life spans - known to exceed 65 years for females, and nearly 30 for males (Dadswell, 1984)."
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Environmental Problems in Latin America, 2008. This paper looks at the pressing environmental issues of genetically modified crop cultivation and deforestation in Latin America, as well as possible solutions. 1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 48.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses how Latin America has been struggling with some serious environmental concerns over the last two decades. Air and water pollution, pesticide abuse, soil degradation and deforestation are some of the pressing issues in this part of the world. Furthermore, this paper looks at the case of Argentina to see how the country, which has been struggling through an economic crisis, has seen the bitter end of an environmental catastrophe, and its efforts at redeeming the situation. The drastic effects of genetically modified crop cultivation (in particular GM Soya) and deforestation, the two most important environmental issues, are assessed in this essay.
Outline:
Introduction
GM Soya (A boon or Bane?)
Deforestation
Solutions to Environmental Problems
Conclusion
From the Paper "The FSC, developed after the Rio Digenero summit in 1992, focused on the increased global requirement and the depletion of natural resources. FSC is a non-profit organization that offers environmentally sound solutions for managing forests around the world. Asides playing an active supporting role in developing the national and regional forest management standards, the FSC also works with local certifiers to ensure FSC compliance standards are met. In Argentina, the FSC is playing an active monitoring role, and thus the rapid deforestation activities from the paper and other industries, which were thus far unchecked, would now be carefully monitored and assessed for their environmental impact. The Success of the FSC initiative can be attested by the fact that six plantation companies in the country namely Santa Barbara SRL, Faplac, Fiplasto, Forestal Las Marias, Lipsia, Tabepicua, and the Union Bank of Switzerland have become FSC certified bringing a total forest area of around 131,000 hectares under the FSC certification process."
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High Aswan Dam, 2008. This paper examines the benefits and costs associated with the High Aswan Dam, Egypt. 2,008 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 63.95 »
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Abstract The paper discusses the High Aswan Dam, an engineering marvel that controls the Nile River and keeps broad areas of the Nile Delta from flooding each spring. The paper then explores the costs of this dam
in human terms and in maintenance levels. The paper concludes that Egypt has paid a high price for the benefits the dam has provided them.
From the Paper "The High Aswan Dam is actually the second dam at Aswan. The first, constructed in 1899 by the British when Egypt was a British territory, had to be raised twice, in 1907 and 1933. The Nile River is very unpredictable, and it topped the original Aswan Dam several times during its history. The last time it nearly flooded was in 1946, and officials began to talk of raising it again. However, after study, instead of raising the dam a third time, engineers decided to build a much higher dam about four miles upriver from the original dam, and about 400 miles south of Cairo. While they had found an answer to the flooding problems, Egypt could not afford to build the dam all on her own, so Egypt's President Gamal Abdel Nasser sought help from other countries."
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Alternative Energy Sources, 2008. A review of the sources of alternative energy. 2,506 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 76.95 »
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Abstract The paper states that, in light of the effects of global warming,
it presents the case for alternative energy sources, which are becoming popular. both because they do not contribute greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and also because they are less expensive for the most part than electricity produced by coal, oil and gas. The paper reviews the positives and the negatives for wind energy, and discusses in depth the reasons why solar energy and biomass energy sources are very attractive and offer consumers practical ways to spend less on heating and cooling homes.
Outline:
Wind Energy
Problems with Windmills
Biomass
Solar Energy
Passive Solar
Conclusion
From the Paper "The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), among the most visible and powerful advocacy and conservation organizations in the U.S. (www.nrdc.org), explains that currently California has the most wind power generation in America. Texas ranks second on the list of states with wind power, with "about half" of the wind plants that California has. The good news for consumers is that the cost of wind energy now is competitive with new coal-fired or gas-fired power plants, NRDC reports. Indeed the cost of wind energy has come down "85 percent in the past 20 years," according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Wind of course is free, and it blows significantly, consistently, hard enough to turn rotors of windmills and produce reliable electricity in about one-fourth of the land area of the U.S., the UCS explains. The NRDC points out that windmills can be built "in a fraction of the time it takes to construct coal or natural gas power plants." Moreover, it takes just three to eight months for a windmill farm to "recoup its investment in building and installation" (NRDC). Why are windmill farms needed? About 68% of the energy produced in the U.S. today, the NRDC explains, comes from "burning polluting fossil fuels." Nuclear power plants and hydropower produce the rest, "with only a fraction coming from clean, renewable sources such as the wind, the sun, underground steam and biomass." But in 15 states laws have been passed that require power companies to produce "a percentage of electricity from renewable sources." In some states, like Texas for example, consumers can choose "Green Pricing" on their utility bills; that means the electricity that family uses will be exclusively from wind power, or other renewable sources. Meanwhile, in some countries, like Denmark, windmills have been put to use in massive numbers. According to the magazine www.Scandinavica.com, fully 20% of all the electricity in Denmark comes from wind energy."
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Green Purchasing, 2008. A research paper that presents an overview of "green purchasing," i.e. sustainable purchasing, environmental sourcing and buying green, from the organization's perspective. 7,301 words (approx. 29.2 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 162.95 »
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Abstract This research paper is an exploration of the historical and current state of corporate consumerism regarding environmentally friendly or green purchasing for the purchasing professional. It develops ideas and concepts and explains several key terms and processes which corporations and individual purchasing agents may implement to further the goal of green corporate purchasing. It also demonstrates ways in which purchasers can find information and better understand the varied aspects of green purchasing, following several different applied methods of green buying to the conclusion and comparing and contrasting them. The paper points out the governmental aspect of sustainable purchasing, looking at varied ways in which governments have sponsored and or implemented legislation that demands standards for sustainable purchasing. It also includes a description of an environmentally preferable purchasing model policy.
From the Paper "One of the first goals of establishing a supplier's sustainability relationship management program is to develop a sense of purpose for the organization. The organization itself must be living up to a certain code of conduct with regard to environmental goals in order to utilize supplier's commitments as a key in such a goal. In other words the company must determine what about "green" production is important to them in order to determine what is important to them in a supplier. Once this has been determined then the company must succinctly express such details in suppler communications and research. Some companies have taken to asking suppliers to agree to a set of standards. "
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Services and the Environment, 2008. An open discussion on the differences between the environmental impacts of manufacturing businesses and service businesses. 1,726 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 55.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses the subject of services and the environment and states that it is impossible to completely decouple the environmental impact of the service industry from that of the manufacturing sector as they are interdependent on each other. The paper further discusses the human capital that goes into each sector and the consumers who drive the sectors with their level of demand. The paper concludes that no matter how one apportions the environmental impact of society as a whole, there will always be some impact associated with the service industry because of complex relationships.
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Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper "Service industries have other inputs as well - from the supplies needed to run the business to the transportation networks needed to bring the human capital to the workplace to the communications networks needed to bring the products to the market. This cannot be understated - some service industry firms have a huge environmental impact in the way they bring their goods to market. Consider a legal contract that one lawyer sends by overnight courier to another lawyer on the other side of the country. The physical product may be only a few pieces of paper, but there is a high environmental impact borne of bringing that legal service to market simply by virtue of the transportation service provided."
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Toward the Future, 2008. A discussion on the emerging and future field of eco-psychology that also may be alluded to as environmental psychology. 2,540 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 76.95 »
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Abstract This writer sees the world changing in part due to extreme temperature changes. The writer points out that anyone up to date and paying attention can see the ongoing degradation of animal habitat and the ongoing loss of plant and animal species; there are the realities of deforestation, desertification, and it appears there are increasingly high-powered natural events like hurricanes caused by climate change that are disrupting human lives. The approach for this paper is to review existing research in scholarly journals that embrace issues and ideas - along with attitudes and emotions - relevant to eco-psychology and humans interacting in changing ways to the changing planet. In conclusion, the responsibility for educating people of all ages falls on schools, communities, political leaders, and mostly importantly, it falls on the shoulders of families. The writer maintains that more families should turn the television off and have discussions about what is being written in magazines, newspapers, and other publications about the fragile condition this earth is truly in at this moment in history.
Outline:
Introduction
Article One:"Thinking About The Future: A Psychological Analysis," Tonn, Bruce E., & Conrad, Fred
Personal Reaction to the Article
Article Two: Effects of Brief Wilderness Programs in Relation To Adolescents' Race - Pamela M. Orren and Paul D. Werner
Article Three: Situational Influences upon Children's Beliefs about Global Warming and Energy. Patrick Devine-Wright, Hannah Devine-Wright and Paul Fleming
Article Four:Psychotherapy of the Lived Space: A Phenomenological and
Ecological Concept - Thomas Fuchs
Article Five:Attitudes to Environmental Education in Poland - Kobierska, Hanna, Tarabula-Fietak, Marta, & Grodzinska-Jurczak
Summary of Articles
From the Paper "It is encouraging to know that so many young people are becoming aware of the challenges of global warming, and of the need to preserve what is left of the natural world. But it is somewhat troubling to learn that only a small portion of people (those with education and who are well-employed) are thinking about the future in a big-picture framework. The fact that most kids in Poland get their environmental information from television and not from home is also troubling; and knowing that attitudes about the wilderness are not significantly altered when young people go into the woods on overnights is worrisome. Overall it would appear there is much work to be done when it comes to educating people (young and old) about the ramifications of climate change."
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ExxonMobil, 2008. This paper provides a company overview and analysis of ExxonMobil. 4,761 words (approx. 19.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 122.95 »
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Abstract In this article, the writer explains that ExxonMobil is currently the world's leader in the petrochemical industry and its business operations are expanded onto the six continents, with a presence in nearly 200 countries. The corporation activates through three major business segments: upstream, downstream and chemicals. They encounter competition from both national as well as international oil and natural gas extractors, the most important ones being English BP, American Chevron and Royal Dutch Shell. The writer notes that the corporation has a strong culture and values their people and customers alike. THe writer maintains that understanding the true importance of energy, ExxonMobil strives to constantly improve their technologies and increase the efficiency of their operations as to serve the population's needs, but also protect the environment. The writer discusses that even though they face fierce competition and major criticism from environmental organizations, ExxonMobil remains the strongest company in its sector. The paper presents a SWOT analysis and financial analysis of the company and includes graphs and charts.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Company Profile
SWOT Analysis
Competitors' Analysis
Financial Analysis
Financial Highlights
Financial Ratios
Stock Performance
Conclusions
From the Paper "ExxonMobil has a long expertise in the field of extracting natural gas and oils and providing the population with the necessary energy. They conduct business in almost 200 countries and they have learnt how to become increasingly adaptable to the particular needs of each country and each served population. In addition to their vast expertise, the corporation conducts business in an efficient and effective manner, being led by the highest professionals. The management has implemented a wide series of regulations of corporate conduct, which ensure that the corporate objectives are being reached in a professional and safe manner.
"Another strength derives from the wide series of operations conducted, the products and services offered to the customers, including the upstream, downstream and chemical operations.
"Yet another strength of ExxonMobil derives from the corporate culture they implement in regard to their human resource. As such, the Texas based company cherishes and values their employees, regarding them as the company's most valuable asset and the only path to reaching organizational goals. In order to prove their cherishing of the staff, the company offers them a long array of financial and non-financial incentives."
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Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt Movement, 2008. A review of the work of Wangari Maathai the woman activist in environmental issues and her efforts in the formation of the "The Green Belt Movement" that she initiated. 2,031 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 64.95 »
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Abstract The paper discusses that women in the world have become more prominent in their fight to protect the environment and the ecosystems. In this discussion the paper highlights the efforts of Wangari Maathai, the woman activist, in achieving a reduction of the negative effects on the environment of deforestation. The paper states that in terms of female activism, Maathai has helped to show that women in Africa are capable of playing a leading role in environmental issues. The paper concludes that the Green Belt Movement that she initiated has helped to raise awareness about environmental issues not only in Africa but internationally.
Outline:
Introduction
The Green Belt Movement
Wangari Maathai and the origins of the Green Belt Movement
Conclusion
From the Paper "Environmental activism has become an important part of the battle to save the environment in the age of global warming and climate change. In the last decade, women have become more involved in active and leading roles. Initiatives such as the Green Belt movement have proven their worth as essential in the battle against the decline in environmental standards throughout the world. This paper will discuss will the Green Belt Movement and its founder, Wangari Maathai, from both the environmental and social perspectives. While this movement has been proven to have a considerable affect on the issue of deforestation, it is at the same time a social movement that has also advanced the cause of the empowerment of women in Africa and the world."
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Urban Planning in the Waterloo Region, 2008. An analysis of the key forces of change and trends in urban and regional planning in Canada's Waterloo Region. 2,133 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 66.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses the key forces of changes and trends in Canada, particularly in the Waterloo Region, in the area of urban and regional planning practice. The paper takes into account changes in the local and national economy, demographics, sociology, culture, technology and population growth, politics institutions and environment. It discusses the importance of urban planning representing the community in all its elements of age, culture, gender and race. The paper contains graphs and tables.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Key Trends
Economics
Infrastructure
Marketplace Cycles
Global Marketplace
Technology
Environment
Political-Institutional
Socio-Cultural
Demographics
Implications
Summary and Conclusions
From the Paper "The Waterloo Region should be planning for the public interest. As discussed above, in a metropolitan area such as the Waterloo region, planners should represent the various segments of the population as a whole, in age, culture and occupation. In the case of planning for the region, demography becomes the guide for the future. Those who represent the citizens must share the interests of both residents and commercial interests, and create a long-range plan which benefits the community both fiscally and in quality of life. These planners must account for differences in interests among neighborhoods, individuals and developmental forces. Accounting for the values and facts that face them and challenge them will help them make wise decisions. Both the public and the private sectors must be represented and accommodated in future plans."
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Physical Planning, 2008. This paper defines and studies issues related to physical planning. 6,463 words (approx. 25.9 pages), 30 sources, APA, $ 149.95 »
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Abstract In this article, the writer examines the theoretical issues in physical planning and its role in upgrading traditional rural industries. The discussion focuses on several issues including the conceptual differences between physical, urban, regional and rural development planning. In addition, the research also examines the correlation between physical planning and economic development along with various issues related to core facilities and secondary facilities. The investigation then concentrates upon the role of physical planning in industrial development and several issues are examined.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Definition of Physical Planning
Brief Examination Conceptual Differences among Physical, Urban, Regional and Rural Development Planning
Physical Planning and Economic Development
Content and Objectives of Physical Planning
Core Facilities
Secondary Facilities
Physical Planning in Industrial Development
Role of Physical Planning in Industrial Development
Role of Physical in Upgrading Traditional Small Scale Industries
Issues in Physical Planning Designs, Constraints, Obstacles
Challenges to Implementation of Physical Planning Schemes
From the Paper "Indeed, physical planning is vital to the economic and social growth of nations. When physical planning is absent the population of a nation or a region may suffer greatly as it relates to their quality of life. In addition, economic and social development can be stifled because the necessary infrastructure such s hospitals, schools and industry are not available. Without the needed infrastructure a nation or a region does not have the capacity to sustain itself socially or economically and is often dependent upon nations that have the type of infrastructure that allows them to proper socially and economically development. Now that we have provided a definition of physical planning, the next section of the discussion will focus on conceptual differences associated with physical, urban, regional and rural development planning."
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Hazardous Waste, 2008. A discussion on how to treat, handle and dispose of hazardous waste. 1,773 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 57.95 »
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Abstract The research presented in this paper closely examines hazardous waste, its production, transportation and storage, and any issues arising out of those processes or events that will help lend insight and understanding into this very important subject. The paper explains that hazardous waste is any product which necessitates a special process or treatment for disposing of the waste, or, if mishandled, the waste, such as asbestos, poses a threat and health hazard to people who come in contact with it. The paper points out that there were no international rules or laws governing the transfer of hazardous waste from one country to another, and in some instances the transfer was negotiated privately, without making the government of the receiving country aware of the transfer. The paper suggests that it is perhaps more important than ever, and a very good time to look at the issues of hazardous waste when people are concerned about issues such as global warming and preserving the natural environment. The paper concludes that the issue of hazardous waste is one that must be addressed, and addressed in a way that relieves third world countries and future generations of people of the burden of dealing with that problem.
Outline:
What is Hazardous Waste and Who Makes It?
From the Paper "Third world countries are targeted as dumping grounds for hazardous waste because those countries are badly in need of cash. It becomes very unsettling from a safety and humanitarian perspective when one thinks of the little island of Haiti contracting to receive hazardous waste when that country is already dealing with the squalor of human waste and disease for which there are no adequate infrastructures like sewer systems, water delivery systems, housing, and other infrastructure that would facilitate the adequate and proper handling and treatment of hazardous waste."
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Endangered Marine Life, 2008. An analysis of the effects of pollution on marine life. 2,723 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 81.95 »
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Abstract The purpose of this research paper is to provide an analysis of the pseudorca crassidens, phocoenoides dalli, and Cephalorhynchus eutropia. Information about the phylum, class, order, family and genus, as well as background information and the effects of human interaction are provided for each species. Because the effects of pollution are similar for all three species and marine life in general, the paper closes by providing a section dedicated to pollution and its effects on these species, marine life in general and human beings.
Outline:
Introduction
Pseudorca Crassidens - False Killer Whale Species
Effects of Pollution
Effects of Human Interactions
Efforts to Control Pollution or Humanitarian Efforts
Phocoenoides Dalli - Dalli's Porpoise
Background on Species
Effects of Human Interactions
Efforts to Control Pollution or Humanitarian Efforts
Cephalorhynchus Eutropia
Background on Species
Effects of Human Interactions
Efforts to Control Pollution or Humanitarian Efforts
Effects of Pollution on Marine Life
From the Paper "Pseudorca crassidens are not a species of dolphin that humans tend to hunt for commercial purposes, thus they live is slightly less influenced by human interaction than other species. However, many are caught as "bycatch" most commonly in places that allows "long-line fishing" (MarineBio.org, 2007). Some believe however, despite the fact that these dolphins or marine mammals are not hunted specifically, may be "genetically extinct, with less than 80 or so species found off the coast of Hawaii" where these mammals typically swim and linger (MarineBio.org, 2007). Because of the lack of genetic diversity there is some risk for mutations, which ultimately will lead to their demise. At this point there is little humans can do to correct past wrongs to remedy this situation. "
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Air and Water Pollution, 2008. A review of the effects of air and water pollution on the world. 1,792 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 57.95 »
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Abstract The paper discusses the fact that polluting of water, regardless of the source whether from industry, agriculture or household, ultimately finds its way into the environment, causing substantial damage to health and to the environment. The paper relates that air pollution is responsible for premature deaths and includes pollution from road transport, industrial sources, forest and agricultural fires.
Outline:
Effects of Air and Water Pollution and Its Relation to Environmental Laws
Climate Change
Environmental and Emission Laws
Future Trends of Air and Water Pollution
Analysis of Future Trends
From the Paper "Figures of WHO reveals that air pollution is responsible for 8,00,000 premature deaths from lung cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases apart from the rising incidence of chronic bronchitis, severe respiratory illness, asthma, heart ailment and damage of lung function. The bulk of this pollution includes road transport, stationary combustion sources such as coal burning in households, industrial sources, incinerators and waste disposals, fossil fuels power plants and also non-combustion sources such as construction, quarrying and mining and lot of other sources such as forest and agricultural fires. The principal pollutants seen in the air we breathe covers particulate matter, PAHs, lead, ground level ozone, heavy metals, sulphur dioxide, benzene, carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxides."
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