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Introduction The dam from the Elwha River was removed to restore the population of salmon and its runs. The question is whether other barriers in the same area should be removed and what the potential benefits and problems are concerning dam removal. Discussion Therefore, one of the dams present for...
Pollution is a significant modern problem that negatively affects not only people’s lives but also threatens the environment. Pollution occurs due to the human factor, namely as a result of various human activities. These include industry, farming, chemicals, and other kinds of performance. In addition, the mining industry, namely the...
Introduction The term globalization refers to a multifaceted process whose course and speed are influenced by various factors. Globalization is understood in the environmental field as a process that results in widespread environmental crises. This process is thought to have been triggered by global pollution. Humanity’s globalization to create a...
Introduction The production of rice has greatly increased as it is a staple food and hundreds of people consume it from across the world. Mostly, these are people living below the poverty line struggling to make a living in the developing countries such as South America. The production of rice...
Abstract The aim of this lab experiment was to study the effect of temperature and acidity (pH) on the solubility of carbon dioxide in water as it happens in oceans. The study was conducted in a laboratory setting. The results indicate that the solubility of carbon dioxide is significantly reduced...
Introduction The tundra biome has several ecosystems as well as numerous different kinds of flora and fauna species. It is quite frigid all year long in such a biome, and usually, the environment is blanketed in snow. Neither the daytime nor the nighttime is light throughout the winter period of...
Urban development refers to a term used to describe the capability of the city’s developed infrastructure and services. For instance, it resulted in advancements in culture and the sciences, expected to rise with growing urbanization. Cultures integrate more easily the closer people are to one another and the more they...
Every human activity that results in natural environment degradation can be perceived as pollution. Land pollution occurs through the contamination of land with liquid or solid waste materials. While pollution has existed for a long time throughout human history, land pollution presents one of the most significant issues modern society...
The major questions related to the topic primarily concern the environment and investment issues of recycling. As a part of the analytical essay, it is necessary to understand both sides of the perspective and assume that even the most praised ideas might have drawbacks (Lunsford et al. 451). Therefore, the...
Biodiversity alludes to the diverse set of plant, animal, microbial, and fungal species found on Earth. Biodiversity encompasses not just rare or endangered species but also includes every living creature, from humans to microorganisms. According to estimates, there are approximately 8.7 million species of animals and plants (FuseSchool – Global...
Overview of Rice Production Rice is a major staple crop that millions of people use in their daily diets, particularly those living below the poverty line in Asia, Africa, and South America. For this reason, improvement of food security and reduction of the poverty level are more likely to occur...
Summary Pollution of water bodies is a serious hazard to humans and the aquatic ecology, and population growth is hastening climate change. Various human activity and greenhouse gas emissions from industrial companies contribute to global warming, an increase in global temperature, and a decline in air quality. The Inyinbor et...
Consumption volumes are proliferating, which leads to an increase in waste pollution. Waste pollution is a global environmental problem that threatens life on Earth, as it is associated with the devastation of ecological resources, danger to humanity, and economic issues. First, garbage pollutes the environment and devastates its resources, creating...
Parks and reserves play a central role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, preventing the extinction of various plants, providing humans with clean air and water, and conserving natural resources. The United States has over 400 national parks that protect threatened or unique species in ecosystems and geography (Cross, 2019). Due to...
Humans’ interaction with nature is built upon two profound perspectives that threaten the life of one another. The first perspective ingrained in our thought system is that the earth changes with infinite slowness when rapidly changing because of our alterations. Secondly, humans consider themselves to be smaller compared to the...
Introduction In the context of the advancement of the green economy and energy industries inclining toward alternative energy sources, the disruption in the operations of conventional oil and gas companies triggers negative public and governmental reactions. Indeed, the scope of environmental damage caused by oil spills, for example, is global...
Synopsis Climate change is the change in patterns of weather and associated changes in oceans, land surfaces, and ice sheets occurring over time periods of decades or longer. Climate change is directly associated with global warming, a phenomenon of rising temperatures on the planet due to an exponential increase of...
A typhoon in the Philippines happened in 2020 and resulted in 42 deaths and millions of dollars in the lost property (The World Bank, 2020). Globalization might have contributed to this disaster because Touimi and Wagner (n.d.) note that developed states benefit significantly from this phenomenon economically. At the same...
A biome is a large amount of flora and fauna within a certain territory. The Saskatchewan biome, in particular, is a territory consisting of the Arctic Tundra, Canadian Shield, and the Central Plains (“Geography of Saskatchewan,” n.d.). Hence, this region consists of diverse territories, meaning that flora and fauna found...
Introduction Water is a vital resource that not only enables life on Earth but also promotes the world’s economic development and the wellbeing of populations. It is extensively used in almost all fields of human activity, especially domestic household, agriculture, and for municipal needs. Nevertheless, in the context of rapid...
Green technologies are dominating the global community’s discussion of sustainable energy generation. Renewable energy sources, with solar energy being one of the most feasible and affordable, are being supported and invested into by governments to instigate a new environment-friendly technology for sustainable energy (Iravani et al., 2017). One of the...
The video titled The Happy Planet Index features a statistician Nic Marks talking about how the environmental movement adopted a wrong strategy to convince the world about the importance of ecological problems. He assesses that people shut down negativity and ignore it, instead of acting (Marks, 2010). Some of his...
Introduction Bamboo toothbrushes are manual toothbrushes that are similar to what you could find in any shelf store.it has a long handle and bristles used to remove debris from the teeth. The notable difference between the bamboo toothbrush and the plastic toothbrush is the long handle made from sustainable bamboo....
What is Tsunami A tsunami is a sequence of long and high waves generated when there is water disruption in the ocean. The disturbance can originate from different sources such as meteorites, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and earthquakes in the sea (“How a tsunami wave works,” para 1). However, the common...
Introduction No volcanic eruption is believed to cause more or similar effects on the Earth relative to the Toba super-eruption. The Young Toba Tuff (YTT) is the latest series of about four eruptions that constitute the Toba volcanic event. YTT is believed to take place about seventy-four thousand years ago....
Introduction: Overview of the Hurricane The apocalyptic scenes following the destruction caused by one of the biggest disasters in American history, the 2005 Hurricane Katrina, were a direct reflection of the U.S. government’s failure to prepare for and respond to such a natural hazard. The Hurricane came from the coast...
Global warming remains to be one of the human-induced environmental issues affecting society today. Warming of the earth’s surface happens once carbon dioxide and other air pollutants accumulate in the atmosphere and absorb sunlight. Due to these toxic substances, which can remain in the environment for years to centuries, heat...
Introduction Food waste causes a devastating impact on the environment and contributes to the wastage of water. Tons of foods are not harvested and rot in the farms, while others go bad during transportation and after cooking. This is unfortunate considering that millions of people are starving around the globe...
Context The 21st century is characterized by multiple concerns linked to the environmental sphere. The 2021 trends include attempts to minimize the negative impact of human beings on nature and find new ways to save our planet from radical climate changes. Today, we can see the results of our activity...
The topic of the relationship between people and animals is one of the most relevant, acute and burning. The world of animals is one component of the entire natural environment. In nature, everything is interconnected and balanced. Animals contribute to the constant natural selection that takes place in both the...
Objective The goal of this assignment is to study current environmental issues, ascertain their nature, and learn more about which human activities jeopardize the environment. Results The “Tragedy of the Commons” is a social phenomenon, which transcribes when people are faced with a situation of limited resources. The deficit propels...
The development of technologies has inevitably affected all spheres of humans’ lives, bringing benefits and enhancing commodities to the extent that could not have been imagined several decades ago. What is more important, technological innovations help people to deal with one of the greatest threats of the new millennium: climate...
Introduction The challenge of creating and maintaining a sustainable environment is becoming more embedded into the consciousness of humanity. Such a direction has emerged from the reality of the dangers that are currently posed to man’s existence by greenhouse emissions and the accumulation of poisonous substances in our environment. In...
Sport unites people not only at major events, games, and competitions. Possessing great influence, it is actively used to draw attention to world problems. The most important role in this field is played by the International Olympic Committee (Greenwell et al., 2019). It actively participates in solving urgent issues of...
Introduction Currently, the world faces a period of rapid changes with technological developments revolutionizing the way people live and, simultaneously, leading humankind to the global catastrophe of resource scarcity and climate change. The environment suffers from microplastics (further referred to as MPs) released by the degraded synthetic clothing, cosmetics, plastic...
Deep theoretical study of urban structures and their subsequent improvement to qualitatively improve the living standards of the population are the fundamental directions of modern urbanism. Since the ancient human located in civil settlements, it has been important for the inhabitants to create favorable and reliable conditions for comfortable living....
Introduction Sustainability is the avoidance of natural resource depletion to maintain biodiversity and ecological balance. It factors how people can protect the natural world surrounding them from destruction and damages. Over the years, civilization has been detrimental to the environment. This is because it utilizes plenty of resources, which are...
Introduction In the article “Consider the Lobster” published in Gourmet magazine, David Foster Wallace writes about his experience of attending the Main Lobster Festival. Wallace provides a history of this event, describes the audience, and different aspects of the festival. The author raises the moral question of boiling live lobsters...
Introduction There are a plethora of problems humanity faces on a daily basis, and they all vary in their level of complexity and scope. Some of them have a systemic nature and pose a direct threat to the existence of millions of people on the planet. The issue of climate...
Abstract A fire that occurred on the night of February 20, 2003, has been deemed the worst fire tragedy of the 2000s. The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, hosted a band, which used unapproved pyrotechnics during the performance. As a result, the pyrotechnics ignited the sound-proofing polyurethane lining...
Introduction Climate change is a worldwide phenomenon, which directly affects all nations. However, the effect is more explicit among countries closest to the poles, such as Canada. Such an occurrence negatively affects the nation’s economy, urban infrastructure, and politics due to ice caps melting. The economy and the financial sector...
Godzilla is one of the most famous characters in horror films – even those who have never watched a monster movie have heard of him. First, Godzilla depicts a massive monster awakening as a result of the H-bomb test (Honda 24:16–27:36). The appearance of Godzilla was a response to the...
Population relates to both consumerism and capitalism at different levels. Capitalists see population growth as both a threat and an opportunity to increase their profit levels. As the population grows, consumerism grows as well to serve the interest of the public. Population growth has negative impacts on the environment. People...
The Scenario An average American housewife opens more than three thousand packages and plastic or another kind of bags. When this housewife goes to an average American supermarket she faces an exhibit of more than fifty thousand packed items. Numerous items are wrapped in plastic. Later this day the lady...
Introduction 8,970,000. This is the number of cars Toyota sold in 2008 overtaking General Motors for the first time as the number one automaker by a margin of 33 percent. In 1931, GM surpassed Ford to the largest carmaker position according to Bunkley (2009, Business section, para.1). As stated by...
Introduction Over two decades ago, the world witnessed the most serious nuclear accidents in the history of mankind. The accident occurred on 26 April 1986, when an explosion occurred as a result of a technical mistake from the nuclear power plant. This accident changed many people’s lives as huge amount...
Food shortage refers to a situation in which the supplies within a region cannot provide sufficient energy and nutritional demands of the population within that particular region. Some factors have been pointed to as core to the problem of food shortage. These include the problem of production – the inability...
The freshwater required for growing food and livestock is also in great demand by the large numbers of inhabitants in the world’s cities and towns. Even though our planet is so rich with water supplies that it appears blue from space as the water reflects the blue light rays from...
Over the last 50 years, human activities have considerably worsened the ecological situation. The Earth suffers from heat-trapping gases that lead to global warming. The rise of temperature increased the sea level that made the Arctic ice melt. As a result, the survival of polar bear population is under the...
Introduction Oil exploration is a major global economic activity. Most states in the world are entirely dependent on oil as their only sole revenue-generating unit. In the recent moment many countries are either in cold war over ownership of oil deposits or are actually in serious physical conflicts. This trend...
Introduction Global warming is a term commonly used to describe the consequences of man- made pollutants overloading the naturally-occurring greenhouse gases causing an increase of the average global temperature, the subject of great debate and concern worldwide. According to all peer-reviewed scientific studies, if the amount of greenhouse gasses being...
Ecological issues and problems with environmental protection have been the point of vibrant debates since the 1960s. One of the prominent works that evaluate the extent to which natural resources are nowadays wasted is the article entitled “The oil we eat” by Richard Manning. The author’s main thesis can be...
Abstract Coral reef depletion is not a new phenomenon as coral reefs in most parts of the world have gone through substantial alterations in their history. As early southeast the 1870s, coral reef mortality existed in many places although the trend of depletion has Southeast increased in recent years. Natural...
Brief Outline The loss of forests has led to numerous negative outcomes including climate change, air pollution, and additional challenges to agriculture and other industries. Demographic changes have also contributed to an increase in the rate of deforestation as the need for more resources continues to grow (Lawrence & Vandecar,...
It has been acknowledged that people have had a substantial impact on the environment and biodiversity. Deforestation and pollution are regarded as some of the primary negative effects that influence the planet (Tomalty & Mallach, 2016). At the same type, other factors related to human activity are significant factors contributing...
Global warming has been an internationally recognized problem for approximately two decades now. Being an issue around the world, climate change is regarded as something so distant and abstract that we are never expected to be conscious when its impact finally becomes noticeable. By reviewing and summarizing the assigned reading,...
Introduction Climate change has become a significant concern within the past several decades. Its effects are becoming more evident, and many local and national strategies for their elimination start to emerge. Every individual can contribute to decreasing the impact of climate change but may not be possible to eliminate it...
Global warming is a serious environmental problem that results from the rising of global temperatures, causing the earth to heat up, leading to climate changes. Temperature changes in the world are attributed to external forces some of which are natural such as volcano eruptions, which lead to the cooling of...
The debate surrounding non-renewable resources and ecological wellbeing is akin to having pessimists on one side and optimists on the other. However, it is important to consider how non-renewable resource-extraction will affect the quest for alternative energy. There are several externalities that apply to the depletion of non-renewable resources and...
Introduction There are at least two major incentives for resolving Beijing’s air pollution problems. First, humanitarian reasons dictate the urgency of reducing the mortality rates as a result of poor air quality. Second, the implementation of a cost-efficient and effective air pollution strategy inevitably leads to a treasure trove of...
India, 2001 At 0316 GMT (0846 local times) January 26, 2001, the major tremor hit the Indian state Gujarat. The nearest town, Bhuj was nearly destroyed by the earthquake with the magnitude rated from 7.6 to 7.9 using the Richter scale. It was reported as the most significant earthquake in...
Abstract The research findings suggest illegal dumping is detrimental to the ecosystems and the biodiversity, implying it affects life. The Houston community has no option other than adopting the radical measures proposed, which include recycling of the waste products, dumping the waste products in accordance to the set laws and...
The idea of virtual, or embedded, water was initially created as a method for assessing how water-rare nations could offer food, clothing and other water-intensive products to their residents (Water Footprint Network para. 1). The global commerce of products has ensured that nations with minimum water resources can depend on...
Introduction Every human need and activity “demands different natural resources” (Dietz, Rosa, & York, 2007, p. 14). Such activities also produce numerous wastes. The term “human footprint” focuses on the continued use of the earth’s resources for survival. Human activities tend to have copious impacts on the natural environment. Human...
Introduction Exploring nature and numerous creatures by which it is represented is, perhaps, one of the most exciting and at the same time challenging tasks. Unfortunately, not everyone can witness the incredible diversity of nature in person. The American Museum of Natural History, in turn, offers ample opportunities for diving...
Introduction The primary strength of the crisis plan adopted by the authorities in Mississippi is the commitment of the authorities to safeguard public infrastructure, build temporary and permanent homes, provide emergency health care, and respond faster than they did during Hurricane Katrina. The primary limitation of the crisis plan is...
The legitimacy and ethics of environment activism are often discussed by legislators and journalists. People, who are engaged in this activity, can be regarded as fighters against corrupt practices of companies. However, at the same time, they can be viewed as criminals disrupting the life of the community. In many...
Introduction For a very long time, human beings relied mostly on natural sources of energy, including solar, wind, and water resources (Jeffs 1). Oil and coal were also used for the same purpose. As a result of population increase and the onset of the industrial revolution, energy demands by human...
Sustainability has recently become a new trend in doing business. As the overall green consciousness grows and consumers worldwide prefer buying eco-friendly products, companies tend to become more environmentally friendly reducing their impact on the environment. In most cases, the areas for influence reductions are minimizing the level of greenhouse...
Introduction Water shortage is a situation where the available water cannot meet the demands of the population sufficiently. With the continued rise of the population and industrialization, there is much pressure on water sources to serve the growing needs of the people. The rise in demand for water has led...
Summary The largest water reservoir in the United States and the most crucial water source for millions of Americans is Lake Mead, located on the Colorado River. With all its importance, Lake Mead is currently facing an unprecedented water crisis that already hurts the southwestern region and is expected to...
Introduction In 2015, all countries that are part of the United Nations (UN) agreed to a program that targets to make the world more sustainable. In this context, the selected goal among the 17 listed by the UN is the affordable and clean energy agenda 2030. It aims to create...
Narrative Rachel Lee, who has a doctorate in environmental science, has spent the last decade examining the ways in which climate change is impacting the Arctic area. She has been conducting her inquiry in partnership with the Inuit people, who have been residing in the region for a significant length...
Introduction Every year, more Americans are exposed to polluted air due to air pollution. Particulate matter pollution is lethal because of gas-powered automobiles and industrial facilities (Jones). Nonetheless, in recent years, alarming rises in particulate matter measurements have resulted from wildfires burning faster and for more extended periods. Particle pollution...
Katrina: A History is a book by Andy Horowitz that dwells on the importance of the hurricane that redefined the American approach to calamity management. New Orleans became the most affected location because Katrina struck the infrastructure and flooded the city, making entire neighborhoods disappear underwater. Million-dollar damage caused uneasiness...
Introduction The problem of plastic pollution in the oceans has been well-documented in recent years. Plastic debris has been known to cause severe disruption to marine ecosystems, with catastrophic consequences for wildlife and the environment. The accumulation of plastic waste in the oceans causes physical damage to marine species and...
It is crucial to provide a description of the problem of the climate crisis, its causes and effects, and possible prevention measures. Introduction The climate crisis, combined with declining biodiversity, is the most significant challenge facing humanity. At the moment, rising average temperatures are having a strong influence on the...
Introduction The United States of America and Canada border each other and have forged a partnership based on common values, shared geography, and similar values. These countries work together in solving significant issues such as foreign policy, border management, security cooperation, trade, and response to major disasters that affect both...
The population of the planet is still increasing, although the trend has slowed down compared to previous centuries. In many nations and regions where fertility changes quickly, demographic growth is a key factor in predicting future population increase. The future patterns in reproduction, death, and migration are unclear, however, there...
Introduction The entire African continent suffers from environmental problems, and Namibia is no exception. Namibia is a large country rich in natural resources, but their extraction does not benefit the population. Incorrect processing and disposal of waste negatively affects the state of air, water and soil. Improper extraction of minerals,...
Introduction The Federal Emergency Management Agency can provide financial assistance and, if necessary, direct services to eligible individuals and families who, as a result of a large-scale natural disaster, have incurred expenses. FEMA’s programs are focused on meeting the immediate needs of victims and their families and helping them take...
Introduction Human activity influences the environment in various ways, from climate change acceleration to the increasing deforestation that, as experts predict, can cause another global pandemic. Over the years, it became prevailing for environmental activists to underline this influence on the well-being of animal and plant life, economy, and infrastructure....
Plastic straws’ usage is part of the problem of plastic pollution and its adverse impact on the planet’s ecology. Nature is dying, and all new consequences of plastic are manifested. Banning straws could reduce plastic waste, but some companies and customers question this possibility due to fear of excessive effort...
The United States got through multiple challenges throughout history; however, one episode was extremely dark. Indeed, the combination of natural disasters and national economic crises in the 1930s, called the Dust Bowl, disrupted wheat manufacturing, killed the livestock, and resulted in children’s diseases and early deaths (The DBQ Project Document...
Introduction With the hives of economic activities going on around the globe, the rate of environmental degradation is pretty high. The use of plastic bags, mining, and lack of proper environmental protection policies has been critical causes of environmental pollution. Although the impact of environmental degradation is visible, it is...
Introduction For many years, the topic of nuclear power has been approached carefully and with contention from some quarters. Arguably, the notion of nuclear power may send chills down the spines of many who are familiar with the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These incidences have created fear over...
Isopod is a large family belonging to the crayfish order. In total, they include more than ten and a half species of crustaceans distributed across all habitats, including in salt water and in various terrestrial forms (Gestel et al., 2018). Among them there are groups of crustaceans that are parasites....
Reflecting on the pollution issue in the heart of corporate districts where there is total neglect of the people living in the surrounding neighborhoods, one understands and appreciates the built environment’s impact on the quality of life. Exposure to pollution affects people’s lives health-wise, impacting the average lifespan. The built...
Introduction The impact of human activities on the environment is a commonly discussed theme in modern society. Although people understand how dangerous and provocative their actions and decisions are to nature, they cannot stop putting animals under threat of extinction. Biodiversity loss in species living in the ocean turns out...
This letter is intended to introduce the issue that arose in Brooklyn, United States and address several points to seek your contribution. I wish to draw your attention to the severe problem of environmental pollution because of multiplying businesses in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, the powers of local citizenship are not enough...
Introduction The emerging threat to the world’s food and water security is a crucial issue for the academic community. Access to clean and nourishing food and water is a requirement for any individual throughout the world. However, in the current age, some countries are struggling to provide their citizens with...
Introduction There is minimal scientific evidence about how tornadoes occur exactly. This weather phenomenon has been documented widely, but the violent nature of its occurrence proves a significant limitation to the ability of scientists to collect conclusive data pertinent to establishing the exact causes. A tornado is a column of...
Introduction Before the start of the twentieth-century, the need for the fur as well as food from the animals almost led to its extinction in Labrador and Newfoundland. In the years between 1968 and 1971, the insular Newfoundland was pictured and divided into twelve management areas I order to establish...
Modern science is actively arguing that human activity extensively damages the environment. That results in climate change, global warming, and an increase in natural disasters. One of the underexplored disasters is the human impact on seismic activity. Gibbens (2017) suggests that people often perceive earthquakes as unforeseeable phenomena they cannot...
The greenhouse effect is the retention of solar heat in a natural way that makes the earth habitable. Gries, Redlin, & Ugarte (2019) state that “even before the industrialization and the rising importance of fossil fuels, the Earth’s surface was modified by human activity through deforestation, agricultural activity, and urbanization”...
Introduction Climate change is one of the hotly contested and controversial issues of contemporary times. Specifically, the role of human activities in causing climate change elicits a deeply divided debate from various quarters of society. On the one hand, the supporters of climate change hold that human activities, especially the...
Promoting and advancing the industry of battery recycling has become highly significant in the modern world. The famous international automobile manufacturing companies have started to produce electric vehicles, and the number has continued to grow ever since. However, the benefit of reducing carbon emissions does not outweigh the harm lithium-ion...
Internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV) that have dominated the market over the recent decades are now giving way to electric vehicles (EV) experiencing rapid growth. Such a tendency marks an essential economic transition from fossil-fueled ICEVs to greener means of transport and implies a possibility for humankind to lessen its...
Introduction The global society faces many challenges, some of which are localized, and others can impact every single Earth dweller. The two that pose the biggest threat are the rise in the ocean’s levels and poor countries remaining poor. Although only the first one appears to be related to the...
A flood is a disaster during which usually dry land is submerged underwater, leading to a major issue for agriculture, infrastructure, and public health. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a preparedness plan for such threats is divided into multiple steps that meet a national preparedness goal (Department...
The scope of environmental health refers to safe environmental measures by registered personnel in both the private and public sectors. Such sectors include private organizations, government departments and agencies, and general environmental consultants and emergency response groups (Fanchi, 2017). The purpose of environmental health is to enhance the policies and...
Stating the Problem Pollution is one of the biggest problem humanity face, affecting the majority of Earth’s territory, which affects the climate change and has a direct influence on the wildlife. Pollution affects air, water, soil, and livestock, which worsens the condition of human health as well as the health...
Sustainability is the preservation of wellbeing and is involved with economical, environmental, and social scope. It entails the component of stewardship, which involves proper use, and maintenance of resources. The main aim of sustainability is to enable humans in the whole world to get their basic needs and have a...
Background Earth’s climate is now changing faster than at any point in the history of modern civilization, primarily due to human activities. The impacts of global climate change are already being felt in the United States. They are projected to intensify in the future, but the severity of future impacts...
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the environment. Pollution can take the form of air, water, land and noise pollution (Spengler, John, and Sexton, 1983). Of importance is the fact that these contaminants enter the environment through human activity. Human activities like farming, mining, construction, and transportation have contributed...
Introduction One of the central issues that affect the wellness of the Earth’s population is plastic pollution. Today, almost every person knows that plastic kills millions of animals every year by entanglement or starvation (Parker, 2019). However, a rare person realizes that plastic is a source of significant problems with...
A lot of people rarely attribute air pollution to small gas-powered engines like lawnmowers. However, emissions from lawnmowers represent a crucial source of air pollution. These small engines are a significant source of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons, all of which are actively involved in the formation of ozone...
Introduction Turbine performance utilities require performance enhancements due to the rapid and unforgiving increase in energy demands calling upon engineers to design and develop energy efficient techniques to optimize power output for energy producing utilities. Among the most reliable technologies for enhancing gas turbine performance in hot and humid climates...
Thesis: Since individuals are the major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, people in the community should be encouraged to change their behaviors and make better personal choices to mitigate the global warming crisis. Annotated Bibliography Adams, M. (2018). Individual action won’t achieve 1.5℃ warming – social change is needed, as...
Causes and consequences of global warming It is generally accepted that the main cause of global warming is greenhouse gas emissions. The greenhouse effect resulting from heating the atmosphere with thermal energy held by greenhouse gases is a crucial process regulating the Earth’s temperature. Carbon dioxide (CO2) takes the largest...
Introduction Climate change is a serious issue that affects people around the globe. Although it is primarily discussed due to its adverse impact on the environment, its effect on public and individual health is also significant. Severe changes in typical weather conditions and different pollution types can lead to numerous...
Introduction Environmental issues are particularly serious and urgent in the modern world. A broad range of environmental concerns includes such problems as climate change, waste disposal, and various types of pollution. Sound pollution is not the most popular topic among them, although it is a serious concern that mostly affects...
Project Description With the current global concerns on climate change, Scotland is on a mission to facilitate the efficient use of renewable energy. One of the major forms of renewable sources of energy that Scotland has focused on is hydroelectric power (HEP). Sloy HEP station is a major conventional hydroelectric...
Abstract The environment is supposed to be conserved if all living organisms were to live comfortably on earth. This means that any damage done to the environment will have a negative implication to life of most of the living organisms on the globe. This paper discusses in detail the effects...
Introduction Background of the study McDonald’s Corporation started its business in 1948 as a single restaurant in California. Currently, it comprises the largest chain of restaurants specializing in hamburger fast foods that serve a total of forty-seven million customers daily (Svoboda, 1995, p.1). The fast-food industry giant owns 31,000 restaurants...
Introduction Marine Environmental High risk Areas (MEHRAs) was first used by Lord Donaldson in His Report titled Safe Ships, Clean Seas (1994). He defined these areas as locations with high environmental sensitivity and prone to high pollution due to heavy shipping activities. There are other natural activities characterizing these areas....
Introduction With growing concerns and evidence of global warming and the effects of climate change, significant attention has been shifted to alternative energy sources. These renewable sources of energy, the most well-known of which are solar, wind, and hydro energy, have the potential to fulfill society’s energy needs without environmental...
The first step of the emergency planning process is assessing the existing risks (Lang, 2017). The risks Harris County is exposed to include natural hazards, such as fire hazards and hurricanes, and homeland security events, such as terrorist attacks (Harris County, n.d.). It is possible to say that the likelihood...
Introduction As part of the natural world, humankind has interacted with the environment to some extent throughout its history. If initially, it was a harmonious relationship with other animals and plants, then the human began to show more consumerism. Over time, the world community began to show concern for the...
Introduction The construction of the 36,000-seater Football Stadium in the district of Tipner, Portsmouth, UK, is a great event for the Tipner community. However, the construction of such a large architectural complex is also a great challenge for the site’s environments and ecological situation. To predict the environmental impact of...
Remote sensing is defined as the measurement of information and area property on the Earth’ surface by means of satellites and aircrafts. This process helps to evaluate and obtain data at a distance in case the object under consideration is not located in direct contact (Schowengerdt 2). In this regard,...
For a great number of contemporary people, it is hard to imagine living in a house with no energy. Energy use is needed to lighten our houses, prepare food, secure our access to the Internet, and keep us warm. However, in many developing countries, as well as among disadvantaged populations...
Executive Summary Individuals and organisations should engage in activities that are viewed to promote environmental sustainability. The reason behind this is to ensure their survival, as well as that of their future generations. Increasing levels of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere has mainly been attributed to industrial processes in...
Introduction The Panama Canal expansion is a mega construction project initiated in 2007 by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) – a Panamanian government agency – with a goal of doubling the shipping capacity of the passage and enhancing ship calls to the East/Gulf coast. The Canal is a fifty-mile long...
Abstract The Fukushima Daiichi disaster occurred in March 2011 in Ōkuma and Futaba Prefectures. The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant consisted of six boiling water reactors, which generated the electric power of 4.5 GWe. The disaster occurred after the energy accident, which was caused by a tsunami and the Tōhoku...
Introduction Today, the citizens of all countries face the same concern about the possible threat of global warming and people’s contributions to climate change. During the last two decades, the question of economic development and growth and its direct connection to energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions has become...
The whole idea of a national park was created by a small group of people in the 19th century. Yellowstone was established as the first one in 1872 (Runte 197). It is located in the territories of Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana. A few years later, more parks were authorized by...
Introduction Today’s world is dependent on electricity, which is supplied from many different sources such as fossils fuels which emit harmful gases that pollute the environment and contribute to global warming by producing large quantities of CO2. However, with recent improvements in technology, renewable energy has been introduced in our...
Significance of the Topic The existing research reveals that inter-annual and inter-decade climate variation has a greater influence on the history of vector-borne maladies. The studies prove that global temperatures are expected to rise from 0.1 to 3.5 degrees centigrade in the near future, which means vector-borne diseases, such as...
Abstract Global warming has been altering climatic rhythms and behavior of different living organisms. This development raises questions on what can be done to slow down the rate at which these changes are taking place. Other people are thinking along the lines of what can be done to enable humanity...
Introduction and Context Authors Lauraine Chestnut and David Mills documented the benefits and cost assessment of the US acid rain reduction platform. Special attention was given to the parameters specified under the US Acid Rain Program, specifically Title IV of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. To accomplish that goal,...
Introduction Environmental festivals are becoming increasingly popular, and many countries that desire to create environmental awareness are turning to environmental festivals as a means of spreading environmental conservation messages and creating awareness with regards to the importance of resolving environmental problems. The Tbilisi conference on environmental education, held at Tbilisi,...
Hurricane Katrina: Facts Hurricane Katrina was one of the most serious natural disasters to hit the United States of America over the last hundred years. Besides, due to the development of the modern meteorology technologies, the size and impact of this hurricane was predictable. The area it hit was rather...
Introduction Both Fukushima and Chernobyl disasters were nuclear crises that occurred accidentally in Japan and Ukraine respectively. The Fukushima nuclear disaster occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant while the Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Both disasters were rated seven, which is the highest in...
Introduction The energy sector is crucial for the development of the Bangladesh’s economy. Natural gas has numerous socio-economic benefits such as the generation of power for industrial use and household consumption. Bangladesh is endowed with numerous natural resource reserves that have been exploited by the Niko Resources Limited, a Canadian...
Introduction Accidents refer to the events that occur without the involvement of human beings (Kunstler 28). In most cases, accidents are beyond human control and may therefore be considered to be supernatural occurrences. Such unnatural events include earthquakes, storms, landslides and tornados. Death itself is catastrophic and a fate that...
The question of whether to drill oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) or not to drill it at all has been one of the most controversial issues in the United States. Environmental conservationists hold one common view that drilling oil in the ANWR will cause irreversible damage to...
Introduction Alternative energy is a term used to describe any source of energy that replaces the usage of fuel as the source of energy and they are deemed not to have the negative effects that are accrued with the usage of fossil fuels. Fossil fuel and nuclear energy has been...
Introduction “Green” energy sources such as solar and wind farms will not be able to replace fossil fuels. The negative environmental impact of hydrocarbon-based fuels, particularly the rise in global temperatures, is well established (Martins et al., 2019). We depend on electricity: we use many electrical appliances daily and electric...
Introduction Today, society is increasingly aware of environmental issues and their impact on food quality and human health. The trend toward greater awareness of the need to be more active and consume organic food has been ongoing for several years. However, it is projected to continue to grow. The 2009...
Introduction The tropical rainforest biome is one of the world’s most diverse and ecologically rich ecosystems, covering approximately 6 percent of Earth’s land surface. A tropical rainforest is a type of ecosystem that occurs in areas with high temperatures and abundant rainfall. It is home to a wide variety of...
Introduction Natural disasters are catastrophic events caused by Earth’s natural processes. These events, driven by Earth’s natural processes, often result in widespread environmental destruction and loss of life. It is only possible to minimize the impact of a natural disaster because it is unavoidable. Sometimes, natural disasters are impacted by...
Abstract Diesel and gasoline are derived from oil, a black, gloopy material generated from the fossilized remains of plant and animal life that existed and perished hundreds of millions of years ago under our oceans. Oil includes carbon molecules, and when it is burnt in a car engine. It creates...
Introduction Global warming refers to the long-term changes in weather patterns and temperatures. Although the changes may be natural, human activities have been the primary drivers of global warming. Some human activities that contribute to global warming include the burning of fossil fuels, such as gas, oil, and coal, which...
Introduction Water is becoming increasingly scarce over time due to climate change, extreme storm events, and inadequate conservation of water sources. According to Ismail Serageldin, wars have existed between humans over resources such as oil, fought over for centuries (“As Long as Almond Trees” 1). Water is more precious than...
Executive Summary This report examines environmental pollution resulting from the large-scale accumulation or improper disposal of various waste materials. It focuses on the reasons for the issue’s relevance, namely, how waste accumulation affects humanity and the planet. Minimization of waste sent to landfills and neutralization are achieved in practice worldwide...
Introduction Agriculture needs to be radically transformed to feed a growing global population and provide the basis for economic growth and poverty reduction. The complexity of this task is exacerbated by climate change. This is because the non-commercial use of resources in farming and livestock farming is causing global warming....
Introduction Climate change is an outgoing global concern as its impacts are felt worldwide. Global climate change refers to the long-term fluctuations in weather patterns and temperature due to anthropogenic forces and natural variability (Dietz et al., 2020). As temperatures rise exponentially, snow and glaciers melt, leading to a rise...
Introduction The UEFA European Championships, a renowned football tournament, celebrates sports and is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental implications of such a grand event are diverse, originating from several areas such as transportation, stadium energy consumption, and waste production. Transportation plays a significant role in the...
Summary of the Article The article “Unleashing Renewable Energy’s Full Potential,” published on the UN Climate Change website, deals with adopting renewable energy. It is stated that this process is happening faster than previously thought, but much more effort is still required to achieve the desired energy transition (UN Climate...
