Academic papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

The River Otter: Native to Illinois, Now Endangered Species
4 pages. Includes one page report on what the world will be like in the year 2300. The State of Illinois has many native species of flora and fauna, some of which are now on the endangered list. The River Otter is among these that are considered...
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Regulation of Biotechnology-Developed or Altered Foods
This 7 page report discusses regulating the use of biotechnology in food production. The pros and cons of biotechnology related to agriculture and food production are presented, as well as reasons behind its regulation. Bibliography lists 8...
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COASTAL POLLUTION
This 6 page paper discusses water pollution as it applies to coastal areas in the United States and in particular the Dana Point area in California. Measures taken to insure pollution control are outlined as dictated to the city by the EPA....
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ACID RAIN
This paper discusses acid rain, its impact on the environment around the world and how world organizations are trying to combat this problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Overfishing: A Worldwide Concern
A 9 page discussion of the problems of overfishing. Details the decline of the northwest salmon fishery and compares this decline with that of other fisheries around the world. Emphasizes that the factors behind these declines are often comparable...
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EUROPEAN UNION AND ENVIRONMENT
This paper examines the EU's attempts to improve its environment and reduce waste and pollution through legislation and information. Topics discussed include the Amsterdam Treaty and environmental policies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Exotic and Invasive Plants
A 10 page discussion of the attributes of certain plants which give them an advantage over other plants. This paper notes the deleterious impacts on biodiversity which are associated with the arrival of exotics. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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SOCIAL WORKERS AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS
This 5 page paper discusses the problems endemic to the West Virginia Coal mining communities in regard to the practice of Mountaintop removal and the ensuing pollution, threat of flooding, and economic devastation. This paper has an extensive...
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The Importance Of Coastal Waters, Rivers And Lakes To Human Habitat
9 pages in length. Even though approximately seventy percent of the earth is covered by ocean salt water, coastal waters, rivers and lakes are far more important to people due to the direct impact their proximity has to various communities. The...
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Waste disposal and incineration
A thirty page paper which looks at different methods of waste disposal, for both toxic and domestic waste, the problems associated with incineration, and the alternatives which are proposed by organisations such as Greenpeace. Bibliography lists 12...
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The Perils, Problems And Negative Aspects To Organic Farming In Southern California
6 pages in length. Contemporary society is clamoring for organic foods in light of all the reports revealing the level of pesticide contamination and herbicide degradation that has appeared in recent food supplies. Southern California farmers are...
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Environmental Legislation:
This 6 page paper discusses environmental legislation. Specifically, its history, impact and current status are presented in this paper. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Nature of Species:
This 9 page paper discusses the nature of species. Specifically, this topic is presented in relation to essentialism and anti-essentialism viewpoints. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Conversion of Biomass to Ethanol
This 5 page paper examines the use of ethanol as a fuel. The writer starts with a description of how crops may be converted into ethanol, and then considers the arguments for and against using food stuffs in this way when there are food shortages in...
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The Environmental Protection Agency
6 pages in length. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a federal agency whose sole purpose is to improve environmental quality, was implemented thirty years ago due to the detrimental impact humans have had upon the earth. With Dr. Brian...
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