Academic papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

Global Warming: Its Effect Upon Underdeveloped Countries
5 pages in length. As the world continues to succumb to the effects of global warming, some areas of the planet have been discovered to be significantly more susceptible to the detrimental affects than others. For the most part, underdeveloped...
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Wetland Laws/Clean Air Act and the Impact on Transportation Systems and Land Planning
This 7 page paper provides a concise overview of the most common laws for wetlands protections and clean air legislation to protect the environment. Specifically, though, this paper considers how wetland mitigation banks have been utilized to allow...
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Chronic Respiratory Problems: The Link with Air Pollution and Considerations in Medical Care
An 8 page examination of chronic respiratory conditions, their link with air pollution and considerations regarding treatment regime. Concludes that chronic respiratory problems are often associated with involuntary exposure to air pollution and...
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Automobile Emissions, Global Warming / Overview
A 10 page research study on the effects and concentrations of automobile exhaust in the United States and what is being and can be done about it. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Pros and Cons of Contracting Police and Fire Services
In 5 pages, the author discusses the pros and cons of contracting police and fire services. Many police and fire departments are using contractual personnel. The reason for this varies from area to area. This also depends on the economy of the...
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Stauber & Rampton/Toxic Sludge
A 5 page analysis of the book Toxic Sludge is Good for You by John C. Stauber and Sheldon Rampton. This book outlines the dubious activities of the public relations industry--how it started with duplicity and has, ever since, continued to...
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Shell Oil Company - Today's Outlook, Tomorrow's Prognosis
A 7 page case analysis of Shell Oil Company. This paper outlines the corporate structure of the company, takes a look at its strengths and weaknesses, and lists the major competitors of Shell Oil Company. Described is an innovative social services...
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How Computers Assist Fire Fighting
An 8 page paper which examines how computers can assist fire departments in terms of expediency in tracking fires, responding to calls, fire prevention, fire simulations and providing public education on fire-fighting. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest
In 5 pages, the author discusses deforestation of the Amazon rain forest. The deforestation of the rain forest of the Amazon region of Brazil has been the topic of much discussion. It is the destruction of an important part of the environment. ...
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Government, Laws of Nature, and the Evolution of Environmental Attitudes
A 3 page paper which discusses the evolution of environmental attitudes have been effected by government (the law of man) and the laws of nature. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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GPS And Agriculture
The age of computers has brought with it many innovations. One area that has been greatly impacted by the rise in technological ability has been agriculture. The 'simple life' of the farm has been irrevocably changed by the advent of computer...
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Canadian Air Pollution
A 9 page research paper that examines the current status of Canadian air quality. The writer argues that Canadians aren't nearly as 'green' as their reputation would imply. For example, Ontario has been designated as having the third worst air in...
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Air Pollutants and the Climate
A 4 page discussion of the effects of air pollutants on the earth
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The Fire Industry
A 6 page paper which discusses 15 separate articles that address various issues concerning the fire industry. Each article is discussed individually and the paper is divided up into three sections, with each section concerning a different aspect...
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Fire Industry Management
A 5 page paper which discusses some of the management issues concerning the fire industry. One of the examples provided illustrates how the management techniques used by the fire industry are used by the private business sector, clearly...
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