Academic papers on Environmental Issues & Ecology

Sociopolitics and Nevada Nuclear Waste Disposal
This paper looks at the political and environmental issues surroudning nuclear waste disposal at the Yucca Mountain site in Nevada. Considered are scientific groundwater leakage tests and political and public opinion as the site goes forward in...
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Alternatives to Animal Testing
A 4 page research paper that examines the issues surrounding alternatives to animal testing. Examination of why researchers should consider alternatives to animal testing in laboratories show that the arguments against this practice are persuasive...
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Environmental Law in the EU
This 5 page paper considers the way the polluter pays principle and the precautionary principles appear in EU environmental law. The paper considers the attitude of member states and the trend towards a duel approach. The bibliography cites 3...
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The Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive
This 5 page paper considers the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC), Council Directive 96/61/EC IPPC (also known as the IPC)and what this means for new businesses starting in the EU and the role of best available technology (BAT). The...
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A Review of the Impacts of Global Warming
A 15 page overview of the phenomena of global warming. The author addresses the question of "if global warming is indeed a phenomena, just how and where did that phenomena begin?" as well as the question of whether we have progressed to the point...
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To What Extent Has The Concept Of 'Sustainable Development' Been Successful In Bringing The Environment Into Mainstream Development Thinking?
5 pages in length. The extent to which humanity has desecrated the very land upon which the species must exist is both grand and far-reaching; that mankind has refused to look beyond his own needs when it comes to the history of social development...
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Corporations and their Responsibility to the Natural Environment
This 2 page paper examines the problem philosophically and practically. Both sides of the argument are discussed. No bibliography.
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Environmental Regulations/Private Property
A 3 page research paper that discusses the argument that environmental regulations unnecessarily limit private property rights. The writer argues in favor of free market environmentalism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Need for Population Control
A 5 page discussion of the need for population control. The author presents the argument that our imperiled environment demands aggressive population control tactics, even when those tactics step on the toes of human rights. China's birth control...
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Environmental Issues in Saudi Arabia
This 8 page paper examines the environmental issues in Saudi Arabia. The include oil spills and pollutions caused by the oil and gas (hydrocarbon) industry, the salinity of the sea water and desertification. The problem and the measures taken o...
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WEF: Worldwide Water Shortage Looms
3 pages in length. According to a report by Dan Vergano, whose article entitled Water Shortages Will Leave World in Dire Straits appears on the Water Environment Federation's Web site, the next fifty years poses a significant threat to the entire...
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Apalachicola Bay: Contamination Issues
3 pages in length. According to an article found on the Centers for Disease Control Web site, fecal contamination in Florida's Apalachicola Bay has been responsible for the spread of viral gastroenteritis in those who have eaten oysters caught from...
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ECOTOURISM IN THE RAINFOREST
This 9-page paper provides an example of how an eco-friendly hotel would operate in a Puerto Rican rainforest. Topics discussed include external activities for the guests, how the hotel should be constructed and some information on finances.
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Scientific Case Study - Comparing Lawns
A 2.5 page paper. The problem question is: Why is the neighbor's lawn so plush and healthy while the researcher's lawn is brown and scrawny. The writer explains why the case study is an appropriate design and how the quasi-experimental design can be...
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Water Shortage In Las Vegas
A 4 page paper. The Western portion of the U.S. has experienced drought and water shortage for a number of years. This paper identifies some of the causes of the water shortage in Las Vegas, reports on what has been done and recommends actions to...
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