Academic papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

History of the US Environmental Movement
A 12 page research paper that examines the history of the environmental movement in the US, relying mainly on the framework provided by Benjamin Kline's book First Along the River: A Brief History of the US Environmental Movement. Bibliography lists...
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The Effects of Nonpoint Pollution on Aquatic Systems
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the topic inclusive of a proposal to remedy the problem through proper research. The necessity for further research is emphasized and costs are discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Using Forests as CO2 Sinks to Combat Global Warming
A 6 page paper discussing the controversy arising from the UN Kyoto Protocol of 1997 as it has taken shape in 2000, with an explanation of the process of photosynthesis as the mechanism by which green plants remove carbon dioxide from the...
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Overfishing, Sharks, and Biodiversity
An 8 page overview of the impacts of overfishing on sharks and other species, some of which might not be immediately obvious as to their relation with the shark. Emphasizes that our oceans are fascinating testaments to the complexity and...
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Waste Management in New York and West Virginia
10 pages in length. Includes the controversy of waste management in the two states as well as individual waste solutions as well as geological developments in each state. Bibliography list 8 sources.
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Destruction of the Amazon Rain Forest
A 6 page research paper that examines both the pros and cons of rain forest conservation and concludes that utilization of the rain forest's biodiversity may prove to be the key to its preservation. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Theory of Natural Selection: Impact on Populations
A 5 page overview of Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection. Defines population and provides examples of those populations of birds which captivated Darwin's attention. Outlines how populations are affected by natural selection and how...
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Urbanization, the Creation of Cities and the Impacts on the Natural Environment
This 10 page paper provides an overview of the correlation between urban development and the impact that this has on the natural environment. This paper considers how cities are impacted by air pollution and how cities impact the natural...
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The Health Effects of the Spraying for West Nile Virus
This 7 page paper provides an overview of the health effects of the spraying to kill mosquitoes during the summers of 1999 and 2000 in New York. Both sides of the controversy are explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Hefty Price of Overpopulation: Global Warming, Ecological Pollution and Other Impacts
A 6 page discussion of the numerous environmental impacts which have resulted form human overpopulation. Contends that if these impacts aren't addressed, if we don't strive for a more sustainable approach to our environment, the world as we know it...
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Acid Rain and Commercial Fishing
A 5 page paper comparing an article on the effects of acid rain with one on the environmental costs of commercial fishing. Neither of these articles is written from the "tree hugger" perspective, but rather from a realization that...
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Lichens as Bioindicators
A 5 page discussion of the use of lichens as biological indicators. Defines lichens, describes their varied and important ecological roles, and discusses the various environmental parameters which affect their growth, diversity, and distribution. ...
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Development: Environmental, Archaeological, and Human Issues in Developing Countries
A 14 page discussion of the varied issues confronting developing countries in regard to their rural resources and inhabitants. Emphasizes the importance of sustainable development and the protection of ecological, archaeological and human...
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The Constitutional Supremacy Clause and Environmental Regulation
Colorado's Resistance to the "Federal Noxious Weed Act" A 5 page overview of the issues surrounding the supremacy of federal law in areas of environmental regulation. Specifically addresses federal rights in regard to the control of noxious weeds,...
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Unfriendly Phosphates.
(5 pp) As an average person, I don't think that I get any dirty than most, yet the other day I did agree to help some friends move into a new apartment, and the majority of me was filthy, to the max. I decided that it was time to use one...
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