The increased and unrestricted influence of humans’ activity on the environment has caused drastic climate change, which, in turn, has been gradually changing the environment. Although climate-related alterations occur at a very slow pace, their long-term effects are massive, leading to the destruction of multiple ecosystems and the extinction of...
Topic: Climate
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Wangari Maathai and Norman Ernest Borlaug are famous Nobel Peace Prize winners for their humanitarian contributions in promoting a sustainable world and eliminating poverty. Maathai attained her first degree in Biological Sciences in America at Mount St. Scholastica College (The Green Belt Movement, n.d.). She continued with her education until...
Topic: Environment
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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...
Topic: Climate
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Octavia Butler’s 1993 publication is a science fiction novel, with the main character, a young black girl, Lauren Oya Olamina, predicting the dire environmental consequences which would befall the world due to climate change. Through her journal entries, Lauren envisions a world full of global warming effects, 13 years before...
Topic: Environment
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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...
Topic: Environment
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Purpose: The purpose of this memo is to analyze the article “E-waste: An overview on generation, collection, legislation and recycling practices” for readability and pseudoscience versus real science. Summary: In this memo, the readability and trustworthiness of the article are proved. The paper’s writing and presentation are clear and well-planned;...
Topic: Recycling
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Introduction York Region expands and should reduce the volume of food waste by involving each resident in the process. The Region established the SM4RT LIVING Plan – the framework for local waste management. The Food Waste Reduction Strategy is a part of the Plan, as the quantity of food waste...
Topic: Food
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The problem of lack of access to improved drinking water is one of the most significant public health issues in developing countries nowadays. Every year people in developing countries die because of the lack of access to basic sanitation, personal hygiene, and clean drinking water. There are water missions that...
Topic: Water
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Environmentalism Environmentalism is a type of social movement or a broad philosophy that is geared towards the conservation of the environment and also seeks to improve the quality of the environment. This movement is mainly associated with the green color. From the perspective of social movement, environmentalism is concentrated on...
Topic: Developing Countries
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Land Contamination Overview Marina Barrage building presupposes the division of the basin into three areas: industrial, agricultural and recreation. Industrial region will be featured with chemical contamination, and contamination with heavy metals. Agricultural region is featured with pesticide and herbicide contamination, while recreational area is subjected to littering. The prediction...
Topic: Pollution
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Introduction “Global warming refers to the increase in the temperatures of the global surface causing various effects on the climate of the world,” (Spencer, 2003). Changes in climate will include change in the patterns of rainfall, rise in the sea level among other climate changes. This affects the life of...
Topic: Climate Change
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This paper comments on Journal/ newspaper articles on global warming from major newspapers and journals around the world. In February 2007, the United States Scientific panel concluded that global warming being experienced today is irreversible. It is also apparent from the report that anthropogenic activities have been the major cause...
Topic: Climate Change
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Introduction The Arab region has always had issues with the water supply but as the population continues to grow steadily, this issue has become even more alarming. As a result of this scarcity, there are competing claims over water rights which can create disputes between entire nations. Some of the...
Topic: Water
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Introduction This universe is composed of Matter and Energy. The genius of the last century, rather than the civilization Albert Einstein showed that the two – matter and energy are two faces of the same coin or two manifestations of the same. Also, that the two can be and are...
Topic: Alternative Energy
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One can hardly imagine the existence of society without various sociological issues that it has to deal with. Developing a set of social practices and social institutions helps to solve such sociological problems as allocation of resources (wealth, power), organization of material existence of the society (work), the establishment of...
Topic: Environment
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Abstract The development of a continuous monitoring program of the radioisotopes levels has an extreme significance in maintaining the radiological safety of the environment. This study aimed to evaluate the radiological safety of locally-sourced desalinated water and seafood. The establishment of baseline data for observing the nuclear activities already existing...
Topic: Environment
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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...
Topic: Environment
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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,...
Topic: Climate
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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...
Topic: Climate
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Introduction Environmental safety has come to be among the most volatile topics of discussion at the local, national, and international levels. With the emergence of global warming, greenhouse effects, and other environmental issues, countries have resolved to use a united approach in solving these problems. There are very many factors...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Global awareness entails the aspect of making people, society, have an understanding of various life issues that is based on knowledge of global perspectives. It encompasses factors that affect the world at large rather than a specific nation for instance economic, social, cultural, political as well as environmental-related aspects...
Topic: Environment
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Biofuels Every organism requires energy to function (Concepts of Biology, n.d.). The technological inventions made throughout history require energy as well. In the era of advances and improvements, the life of every individual becomes more comfortable; however, the environment suffers. Nowadays, the vast majority of people have a car, and...
Topic: Alternative Energy
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Background Study Sustainability construction involves an integrated strategy to construction that considers environmental, economical, technical, social as well as institutional concerns at every phase of construction. It helps to guarantee long term results of the house designs as well as ensuring lasting solutions in the supply of related infrastructures such...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Sustainable business is the business that has no negative impact on the society, environment, or economy. This kind of business is sometimes referred to as the green business and is always accompanied by well-stipulated policies to protect the environment and the individuals in the society to ensure that the...
Topic: Environment
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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...
Topic: Disaster
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Introduction Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) refer to the global initiatives aimed at ending poverty, protecting the earth, and ensuring that all global citizens have peace and prosperity. They are also known as the Global Goals that focus on building on the achievements of Millennium Development Goals. These goals cover areas...
Topic: Goals
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Natural disasters affect the lives of many people without singling out a specific cultural group or family. Human service professionals must, therefore, use adequate initiatives in order to meet the needs of diverse communities. The initiatives should support more people from diverse backgrounds and re-pattern their experiences (Hayden, Williams, Canto,...
Topic: Disaster
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Climate change is one of the most pressing environmental concerns of the 21st century. Hite and Seitz (2016) state that issues such as global warming, extreme weather conditions, the rise in the sea level, and the disruption of natural ecosystems are all linked to the problem of climate change and...
Topic: Climate
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With the growing environmental change awareness, more nongovernment organizations engage in the development and environmental campaigns. These campaigns pursue two essential goals. First, they are intended to educate the public about the severity and irreversible consequences of environmental change. Second, they deliver important information on how communities can promote positive...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction The ocean plays a significant role in the economic and social lives of people in Australia. It serves as a major transportation network, a favorite recreational area, and a source of food for millions of Australians. The coastal environment serves as a habitat for numerous flora and fauna species....
Topic: Marine Life
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Introduction In recent decades, the inhabitants of the Earth have been anxiously listening to scientific discussions in which researchers identify what to expect from the climate and weather. We are talking about global warming, a long-term increase in the average temperature on the planet’s surface. Climate change is a long-term,...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction King County, Georgia, and the cities are at potential risk of facing major Hazards classified either as Natural or artificial hazards. The County is home to over 120,000 people, many of whom reside in areas that can be classified as risky. However, this region faces a constant risk of...
Topic: Environment
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Hazards Posing the Greatest Threat Earthquakes Hazards such as earthquakes, eruptions, tsunamis, floods, landslides, erosion, floods, and storms are a concern in Los Angeles since they can cause damage to property, fatalities, tsunamis, beach erosion, mudslides, collapses, wildfires, and blackouts. Among the hazards, earthquakes pose the most significant threats since...
Topic: Environment
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Defining Ice Storms An ice storm is a winter storm characterized by significant accumulations of ice on outdoor surfaces. The winter and ice storm from February 2021 significantly impacted the population of Texas, where a hazardous weather event resulted in a major power crisis. While ice storms present a common event...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Millions of people across the globe are obsessed with their independence and freedom to ensure they do what they want or like. Yet, there are some issues that people continue to neglect, including their dependency on certain factors like access to water or energy resources. For example, today, it...
Topic: Environment
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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...
Topic: Environment
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Exploration of the Controversy The controversial matter of wilderness is a complicated topic that has been the focus of much debate and conversation over many years. Decades of debate have been devoted to the many approaches to defining wilderness, gaining an appreciation of its significance, and considering its consequences for...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction and Purpose Biodiversity is an important and informative metric that can tell much about ecology. In particular, a high biodiversity level denotes that an ecosystem can positively and effectively perform its main functions (van der Plas, 2019). However, it is a widespread problem when various pollutants significantly harm this...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction The paper aims to advocate for the City of Niagara Falls and assert that the city is not at fault for the Love Canal catastrophe. The distressing occurrences at Love Canal during the late 1970s constituted a significant public health and environmental calamity, yet the blame for this disaster...
Topic: Environment
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Definition and Significance of Renewable Energy Renewable energy is retrieved from materials that are inexhaustible in the human timescale. Unlike fossil fuels, which are harmful to the surrounding world, renewable energy sources are environmentally friendly (Shahzad, 2015). Natural processes like sunlight, wind, and water can generate power without additional waste....
Topic: Environment
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Introduction The relative importance of natural vs human factors has been a frequent topic of debate in recent talks about climate change. Talking to those dubious about humans’ role in climate change requires you to approach the conversation with decency and sensitivity (Skeptical Science). The graph (NASA) shows variations in...
Topic: Environment
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Summary of Chapter 2 – Climate Change in Oregon Global warming has been an outspoken problem all over the world. Much research has been conducted in specific areas. Oregon is an example of such analysis, which is described in the Third Oregon Climate Assessment Report – January 2017. The state...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction During many decades, humanity continued to grow exponentially in its population. Many regions, such as Asia, have developed significantly and reached billions of people. Considering this fact, various concerns regarding using sources and their effectiveness occurred. One should note that the population continues to in its number fast even...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction All life depends on water; it is a resource on which all life on our planet depends for survival. Despite this, millions of people today do not have access to clean and safe drinking water. This water crisis is not limited to underdeveloped nations; even wealthy countries struggle to...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Having examined the issue of climate change and the human effect on the planet in greater depth, it is clear that by the end of the twentieth century, the Earth’s population had surpassed 6 billion people, five times more than a century earlier. Everyone needs a place to live,...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Today, I stand before you to address a matter of profound ethical significance—a timely and contextually relevant topic that has ignited a raging public controversy. It is a matter that strikes at the very core of our societal values, and we must confront it head-on. The problem is not...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction As the world continues to grapple with environmental issues, the debate over the protection of wildlife versus the needs of human beings has become more contentious. Some argue that all aspects of the environment, including non-essential wildlife, must be protected for the sake of the planet’s overall health and...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones or typhoons, are highly destructive storms that have a significant impact on beaches. Beaches are constantly changing due to natural processes such as waves, sediment movement, and weather events. However, hurricanes intensify these natural processes and cause major alterations to the shape of...
Topic: Environment
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Why Northern Nations Should Care About Their Impact on Southern Countries For people in the North, the risk of resource loss and the environmental impacts of fossil fuel use, consumption patterns, and corporate practices is real. Their use will directly or indirectly affect the southern countries, and they must be...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Climate change is one of the most worrying problems, and it is a consequence of the negative impact of human activity. This issue manifests in phenomena such as changes in temperature on Earth and the extinction of various species. The effect on the level of the oceans and an...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction In the modern world, air quality is an important issue that needs to be actively addressed to protect health and the environment. Problems connected with air quality are caused by releasing harmful substances into the atmosphere, often due to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels. Therefore, to guarantee...
Topic: Environment
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Executive Summary The problem of the negative impact of business activities on the environment is one of the most prominent in the modern world. One of the reasons is the lack of efficiency or the complete absence of measures for the processing of valuable materials in the workplace. To do...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction The research on the effect of plastic pollution on marine life takes on different forms, providing ample information for considering how the materials influence biodiversity, survival, and reproductive rates. Traveling with the currents, debris from improperly utilized plastics creates a new ecosystem on the bottom of the ocean floor...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction As early as the 18th century, people realized climate change was a massive threat to Earth. For a long time, it has been a major social crisis. Clemens et al. (2020) establish that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established in 1988 in response to the first...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction The issue of climate change has recently gained importance for governments and populations all around the world. The aviation sector, responsible for about 2.5% of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions, is one of the most significant contributors to international greenhouse gas emissions (Capaz et al., 2021). Terrenoire et al. (2019)...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Natural ponds are bodies of water that have formed independently and are characterized by their shallow depth and the presence of various aquatic creatures. Pond biology is intriguing because it is a sophisticated ecosystem in which numerous species interact with one another. Water, stones, soil, air, and sunshine are...
Topic: Environment
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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...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Natural environments have a direct relationship with the inhabitant’s culture. Different ecosystems worldwide have evolved due to the resident’s way of life. One thousand years ago, the environmental features of eco-regions significantly impacted the culture and people living in the regions. However, as the population grew and people interacted...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction The use of gasoline engines causes significant danger to the environment, which can harm people and could harm Australia’s sustainable development programs. To ease the damage from such gas emissions into the atmosphere, the government of Australia has developed a unique strategy for introducing zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and products...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction The Chinese energy system currently heavily relies on using coal. Two-thirds of China’s electricity supply depends on coal, causing more greenhouse gas emissions than any other country (Zhang and Chen, 2022). At the same time, China is moving towards renewable energy at the same pace as the rest of...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Imagine a world where clean, renewable energy is within reach. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to less than 2 degrees Celsius (°C ) above preindustrial levels, with efforts to limit it to 1.5 °C by 2100 (Meng et al., 2020). The impacts of the increase in...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Global climate change includes various aspects affecting the planet from environmental and economic perspectives. A rapid glacial melt belongs to the list of challenges humanity faces today. One should not underestimate the importance of glaciers for Earth and the negative consequences of accelerating thaw. Glacial ice plays a vital...
Topic: Environment
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The information revolution characterizes the period of change propelled by the development of computer technology. Technological advancements impact people’s lives, primarily through the internet, where visual communication webs deliver gigantic amounts of data. Organizations and governments continue to expand internet connectivity due to user population growth and opening up remote...
Topic: Climate Change
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Abstract Metals are adaptable substances utilized for ages to create common items. Metals are priceless non-renewable assets and vital components for various applications, including manufacturing tools, buildings, and electronics. Reusing metal only requires gathering waste metal, refining it, and turning it into brand-new metal. Reclaimed metal can be used to...
Topic: Environment
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Renewable technology is becoming increasingly popular in today’s world. These inventions are often presented as alternative eco-friendly solution that eliminates fossil fuels. However, some of these alternatives also have negative aspects. It is essential for humans to consider both pros and cons. Using alternative energy sources has a more positive...
Topic: Alternative Energy
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Nature with its resources is a necessary condition for people’s lives. Throughout the centuries-old history, the environment has ensured the vital activity of mankind and provided opportunities for further sustainable development, which implies meeting the needs of the population living at the present time, without harming subsequent generations. Difficulties appeared...
Topic: Climate
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Humans are simultaneously a product and a shaping force of their environment. A significant body of research exists to determine and evaluate how humans have interacted with each other and their environment throughout centuries (Peoples & Bailey, 2017). In their works, Ferguson (2021), Meskel (2018), and Hodder (2018) discuss different...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Sacramento has long suffered from California’s notoriously bad air quality. Wildfire smoke, industrial pollution, and transportation emissions contribute to some of the worst air quality in the country. Regarding short-term particle pollution, the American Lung Association lists Sacramento as the sixth most polluted city in the United States. The...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction It is important to note that modern technological advancements in Big Data have shown a range of useful and powerful applicability in many areas, such as humanity’s efforts to save endangered species. Big Data essentially refers to novel ways of analyzing complex sets of large pieces of data to...
Topic: Endangered Species
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Introduction There are several visible indications of climate change around the globe that are difficult to ignore. One of the most obvious signs is melting glaciers and ice caps, resulting in rising sea levels. This is having a significant impact on coastal communities and the wildlife that depends on these...
Topic: Climate
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Critical analysis of the issue The waste hierarchy is the basis for a circular economy that has changed consumption and business models. It emphasizes prevention, reduction, and reuse or recycling as important waste management methods for achieving sustainability goals, including SDG 12. Reducing waste generation and unnecessary resource use is...
Topic: Environment
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Salish Sea’s unique geography puts it between major Canadian and American port cities, making it a vital element of the local economy. This situation presents many ecological hazards, primarily due to the region’s industrialization and tourism sector. For example, the Port of Seattle has recently proposed to expand one of...
Topic: Environment
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Pollution of the oceans, which subsequently throw waste on the beaches, is an acute problem of modern society. There are currently over 5.5 trillion plastic waste floating in the world’s waters (Senko et al., 2020). Every year, approximately 300,000 tons of debris rises from the bottom to the surface, causing...
Topic: Pollution
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U.S. Energy Mix The Historical Energy Mix In 1950, most of the energy was produced from coal (13.3 quadrillion British energy units) and petroleum (13.3 quadrillion). Natural gas had a smaller share (6 quadrillion) and an even smaller share the hydroelectric power (3 quadrillion) (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2022). The...
Topic: Energy
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Introduction The topic of nuclear waste is a major concern in a modern world that requires attention and evidence-based solutions. The existing barriers correlating with the issue are not only dangerous from an ecologic standpoint but, at the same time, directly affect both human and environmental well-being. Despite regulations being...
Topic: Management
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Introduction The purpose of the presentation aims to develop a disaster recovery plan that will address the health disparities and improve access to services after a disaster, with a focus on supporting vulnerable populations. The goal is to ensure that everyone in the Villa Health Community has access to the...
Topic: Disaster
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Introduction This memorandum is about an overview of the chemical pollution incident caused by a train derailment in Ohio alongside possible remedies to combat the pollution resulting from such accidents. The Ohio disaster served as a stark reminder of the environmental, health, and economic risks associated with train derailments. As...
Topic: Disaster
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Introduction The environmental scan of the West Milford Township School District in New Jersey has identified several problems or factors that need to be addressed. Some main issues include poor air quality, water quality, and school waste management, which must be addressed using appropriate methods. There are concerns regarding using...
Topic: School
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Poor countries have gradually continued to suffer the perils of climate change since the onset of industrialization. Developed countries have often converted poor countries into dumping places for their industrial wastes. In addition, developed countries have taken a toll in the emission of the largest percentage of carbon IV oxide...
Topic: Climate
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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...
Topic: Environment
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Veganism is a popular trend these days, especially in the West. Schools across the US declare Meat-Free Mondays, food chains offer vegan menus to cater to specific tastes, and protests against meat production take all sorts of forms. In some cases, naked women package themselves in plastic and stand in...
Topic: Environment
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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...
Topic: Air Pollution
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The Earth’s energy budget describes the balance between the radiant energy that reaches the Earth from the Sun and the energy that leaves the Earth back into space. The atmosphere absorbs a large amount of energy and radiates it into space, as well as back to the surface of the...
Topic: Atmosphere
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The problem of tree cutting has become massive in my local neighborhood, and people started protesting to protect nature and save the environment from the such problem as climate change. The local mayor has become the leader of many protests, and his role model invited activists to share their thoughts...
Topic: Activism
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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...
Topic: Environment
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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...
Topic: Pollution
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Introduction While driving on a highway, few people notice animals hit by cars, and a rare individual thinks of how automobiles affect wildlife. In his article on the history of roadkill, Gary Kroll presents an argument regarding the significance of protecting wayside fauna and the development of road ecology. While...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Ecology is a field of study that deals with the relationships between organisms and their environment. It is concerned with how organisms interact with each other and their physical surroundings. Ecological consumption has become an important area of research in recent years because it addresses the relationship between human...
Topic: Food
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Although I would like to start my speech with something more pleasant or encouraging, I am here to discuss one of the most critical public policy concerns our country faces today. Water pollution is getting out of control, and this problem affects people’s lives in both noticeable and unnoticeable ways....
Topic: Pollution
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Introduction The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. The SDGs are meant to be a blueprint for a better and more sustainable future for all and address...
Topic: Climate
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Introduction Water and oil do not mix; instead, oil congeals into thick sludge. According to Tang et al. (2019), oil spills can harm the environment and marine life. When oil is released into the ocean, it can poison local marine creatures and harm their immunological, reproductive, and respiratory systems. The...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction The Galapagos is a group of islands that are found in the Pacific and are known for their biodiversity. The Galapagos are so diverse and several reasons can explain why animals adapt there. The ecosystem around the Galapagos has many animal and plant species that enhance its biodiversity value....
Topic: Environment
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Increases in Earth’s average temperature over an extended period are called global warming. Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere have recently increased. This study will examine whether global warming is a genuine phenomenon or a theory. Greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide are the primary contributors to climate change...
Topic: Climate Change
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I was privileged to visit Lincoln Park in New Jersey, which had magnificent scenery. Lincoln Park has trails, playgrounds, a golf course, and several community gardens which offer in-depth ecological insights. The neighboring environment exhibits a vibrant cultural scene, with plenty of art galleries and music venues, making the place...
Topic: Environment
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The world is gradually losing its beauty and is constantly coming under pressure from different problems every other day. Diseases, food shortages, among others are some of the numerous issues that are hitting up news headlines. Even among the most developed nations, some of these problems limit the effort and...
Topic: Food
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Introduction: Rhetorical Analysis The phenomenon of climate change has attracted a notable amount of attention over years, the early 1990s being the point at which the phenomenon in question became a worldwide concern. Therefore, examining a speech delivered by then 11-year-old Severn Suzuki will shed more light on the importance...
Topic: Climate
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For humans, suitable life conditions are associated with joy and comfort. However, this particular stance on life is not universally shared. An example of deviation from what is considered to be the norm of living is extremophiles. These organisms are capable of surviving in the utmost hostile habitats, for example,...
Topic: Environment
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Gabon’s nuclear waste management practices demand urgent attention as they have far-reaching consequences for both the present and future generations. The byproducts of nuclear power generation, such as spent fuel rods and radioactive materials, are highly dangerous and must be carefully managed in order to protect human health and the...
Topic: Management
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Introduction The presentation will discuss a risk communication plan for the residents of New Orleans about a hurricane threat. It will address disaster scenarios and introduce the risk communication plan. The presentation will discuss the plan’s purpose, communication issues, and needs and concerns of different stakeholders and how it affects...
Topic: Communication
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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...
Topic: Marine Life
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There is significant interconnectivity between the objects and events in the video to foster clarity on mutual dependence among organisms. BBC (2008) argues that the sea is a different world dimension filled with a significant biodiversity of plants and animals. One of the core indicators involves the interaction between sea...
Topic: Marine Life
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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...
Topic: Environment
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Rwanda is an African country with a complicated economic position due to the fact that many people there suffer from poverty. However, this continent’s location is popular for its nature and unique mountain gorilla tourism (Rurangwa and Whittaker). Rwanda’s government is protecting the gorilla population in many parts of the...
Topic: Endangered Species
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Hurricane Katrina was the most destructive hurricane in US history, hit in late August 2005. The most severe damage from Hurricane Katrina was caused to New Orleans in Louisiana, where about 80% of the city area was underwater, and about 700,000 people lost their homes (Rohland, 2017). Artificial accidents, oil...
Topic: Disaster
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Sustainable urbanization in New Orleans is a critically significant determinant of the city’s stability, given its historically diverse cultures and significant architectural revolutions. However, modern approaches to city urbanization directly impact the original socioeconomic dynamics and civilization, where drastic rearrangements can harm city dependants’ social fabric and economic outcomes. Gentrification...
Topic: Gentrification
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The wave of disasters that have struck different parts of the United States of America over the recent past implores attention for two reasons. The first is that disasters contributs to a pattern imputable to climate change, where extreme weather events become more frequent and severe. The second reason is...
Topic: Disaster
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The article and podcast provide information that people inhabiting the planet through their activities have been causing an environmental crisis for several years. Currently, there are active debates about what the Anthropocene is, and whether it is a new era or, on the contrary, it is already at the end...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Air pollution is a leading form of environmental pollution. Many human activities cause air pollution, including emissions from vehicles and power plants, negatively impacting human health and economic efficiency. Researchers are evaluating policies and regulations to stop air pollution and preserve the integrity of the ecosystem. Such policies will...
Topic: Air Pollution
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Environmental problems and energy are closely related topics in that consuming energy without a significant impact on the surroundings is impossible. Humans primarily consume energy for various purposes, such as heating, lighting, air conditioning, and cooling. The natural flow of energy is determined by the equilibrium set on incoming and...
Topic: Energy
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Introduction The concentration of Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere has been increasing over the years due to human behavior and actions. For instance, ever since the start of the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s, the emission of CO2 has been on the rise (Heather, Keeling, and Rogelj 170). On...
Topic: Marine Life
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Introduction. Details of the Event The event is Chernobyl disaster. Flawed reactor design caused it (Westmore, 2020). It resulted in discharge of radioactive particles. Mistakes made during testing. Mostly affected regions include Europe and western USSR. Deaths and health issues were witnessed. Radiation Exposure Effects Radiation exposure increased cancer risks....
Topic: Disaster
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Intensity measures earthquakes’ strength and indicates how much the ground shook. An earthquake’s magnitude quantifies its size. There are two ways to measure magnitude; the maximum amplitude of a shear wave and the distance a fault moves. Intensity can be measured by the damage the earthquake causes and the movement...
Topic: Disaster
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The Ocean Clean Up firm decided to work on collecting plastic waste in Rio Motagua, which experts estimate is going to be the world’s most heavily polluted river. It is the largest river in Guatemala, extending from the western highlands to the eastern Caribbean Sea. Each year during the rainy...
Topic: Marine Life
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Ballew, M.T. Leiserowitz, A., Roser-Renouf, C., Rosenthal, C. A., Kotcher, J. E., Marlon, J. R., Lyon, E., Goldberg, M. H. & Maibach, E. W. (2019) Climate change in the American mind: Data, tools, and trends, Environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development, 61(3), 4-18. Web. The study’s authors, research scientists,...
Topic: Climate
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Climate change is one of the major concerns of the modern age. The high level of globalisation, industrialisation, and rise of global corporations promoted the increased topicality of the topic and its transformation into a shared problem that should be addressed by governments, organisations, and companies. It means that business...
Topic: Climate
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Critical Analysis of the Issue Biodiversity loss and species extinction have implications for the future prosperity of economies and corporate strategy. As economic activities are the greatest contributor to today’s environmental problems, greater accountability is required from companies (Dasgupta, 2021). Proactive solutions aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG...
Topic: Biodiversity
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To slow the extinction of species, non-profit organizations create nature parks and nature reserves, which employ specialists who monitor animals and plants and create favorable conditions for the life and reproduction of the species. It was to address the problem of declining biodiversity that Dave Nixon created the Orchid Species...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Air pollution is among the leading causes of global warming worldwide. Air contamination is also known to have a diverse effect on respiratory health. India is among the countries that are rapidly rising due to industrialization, resulting in immense air pollution. Short and long-term exposure to contaminated air is...
Topic: Air Pollution
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Global climate change results from changes in the Earth’s atmosphere over a long time. Several factors contribute to climate change, two of which are the presence of air pollutants and cloud cover. Both of these factors are associated with human activities. The climate is altered directly due to the imbalance...
Topic: Climate
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Introduction Freight rail is preferable to transporting goods by road to preserve the environment. Therefore, freight rail is more sustainable compared to having to use the road for cargo transport. In contemporary society, the issues of climate change or global warming have led to a shift in preference regarding cargo...
Topic: Environment
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The Massachusetts Disaster Preparedness Plan focuses on several key points. First of all, the state administration recognizes the region’s vulnerability to disasters of various kinds, from natural to man-made (Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, 2019). Objectively evaluating their situation, the state has developed a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) to prepare...
Topic: Management
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Environmental conservation is one of the vital practices to save the ecosystem from the terrible effects of pollution. One of the organizations that have been at the forefront of fighting pollution in oceans and beaches is Heal the Bay. Driven by its mission of making the coastal waters and watershed...
Topic: Environment
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The Oroville Dam is located on the Feather River in Northern California, east of the city of Oroville. The dam is an earth-filled embankment design and was built between 1961 and 1968. The dam is built on the geological terrain called Smartville Ophiolite Complex. It is described as steeply dipping...
Topic: Disaster
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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...
Topic: Environment
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Lebanon is currently facing one of its worst energy crises due to frequent power outages in its capital, Beirut. An acute energy crunch aggravates problems, causing many households to struggle with long power cuts. Some regions in the country experience severe blackouts for up to 23 hours daily. This paper...
Topic: Energy
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There is an interdependent relationship between costs incurred and the accrued benefits under the spectrum of net zero emissions policies and strategies. An excellent demonstration is the implementation of sustainable measures across different nations in an initiative that significantly reduce carbon footprint. The increase in the human population fostered intensification...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Water is a critical need to maintain the life of people, but humanity is faced with a lack of resources. Although water is technically a renewable resource, the scarcity problem is severe in the United States for several reasons. First, climatic changes lead to a decrease in precipitation, which...
Topic: Water
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Introduction Active use of plastic products is a significant environmental issue impacting Florida’s environment. The main danger, in this case, is material since plastic is not biodegradable, which can harm nature over a very long period. In the case of Florida, such pollution is especially hazardous due to the state’s...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Global pollution of water resources has had devasting effects on the environment that include the irreversible destruction of the ocean ecosystem and biodiversity, long-term health conditions, and contamination of seafood. Context and Value At the moment, many countries in Africa and Asia are facing serious droughts and famines that...
Topic: Pollution
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Many social activities have taken place throughout the history of humankind, and one that concerns quite a large and vulnerable group of individuals is named Environmental Justice Movement (EJM). The problem that inspired the EJM centers around the disproportionate exposure to pollution faced by poor and minority populations (Banzhaf et...
Topic: Environment
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Oil extraction and standard vehicle manufacturing are examples of businesses that consciously avoid spending on environmental causes. Usually, oil producers do not have a question about the ecological harm since the damage is evident as the various benefits from the products. It is not only gasoline and fuel oil but...
Topic: Manufacturing
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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...
Topic: Climate
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Government The government is responsible for the environment alongside the citizens and should make efforts to curb the emission of greenhouse gases. The greenhouse gases are catastrophic and massively contribute to climate change. The earth has gotten warmer over the last few decades, leading to massive loss of both plant...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Oil and gas were discovered in the UAE more than five decades ago and have played a key role in the fossil fuel energy market. The two hydrocarbons have dominated the economy of the UAE as they are the drivers of the country’s growth. This has made the UAE...
Topic: Energy
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Climate change is one of the main concerns in contemporary global society. This subject is an issue of great contention, with different sides disagreeing on either if it is occurring or what its real cause is. One thing that is certain is that we live in a dynamic world subject...
Topic: Climate
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Global warming is a phenomenon characterized by the gradual increase of the temperature of the earth’s atmosphere. The atmosphere regulates the earth’s temperature, which has since increased by 0.8 to 33.40 due to global warming (Solar Impulse, 2022). Global warming is attributed to different activities people engage in varying capacities....
Topic: Climate Change
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Florida State has 42 aquatic preserves along the Florida coastline. Florida is a state with many industrial activities as it is rapidly growing, which causes a threat to the dams, aquatic preserves, and the ocean. The Florida beach is one of the tourist attraction sites in Florida where people hold...
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The World Health Organization outlines water scarcity as a global crisis affecting more than 2.8 billion people. The California drought is a notable instance of water scarcity that began in 2012 (Roggenburg et al., 2021). Water scarcity is primarily associated with rapid climate changes resulting in extreme weather conditions, eventually...
Topic: Water
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The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is a critical variable in a complex water supply network that stretches across most western United States, where demand outstrips supply. The Delta also supports a substantial portion of the US economy, feeds a large part of the state, is a unique and vital biological resource,...
Topic: Environment
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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...
Topic: Environment
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Introduction Environmental history is related to human activities and the built environment’s impact on the natural environment. The industrial revolution was a period of great change in the Victorian city of Manchester. The process revolutionized the economy and the lifestyle of the people. New technologies were invented to make work...
Topic: Industrialization
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Climate change is a serious issue nowadays, considering that it is bound to affect my generation and the next ones. Therefore, I feel responsible for understanding this problem and taking my time to make my routine less wasteful and more eco-friendly. Unfortunately, the issue of climate change is becoming more...
Topic: Climate
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I definitely believe and assume that anthropogenic activities are one of the significant drivers of climate change. Human actions and their impacts on the temperature and ecosystem have resulted in unusual plant and animal extinction events, biodiversity loss, and the endangerment of flora and fauna living on the planet (Cavicchioli...
Topic: Happiness
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It is hard to disagree that the devastating effects of environmental changes are evident in the modern world and are expected to deteriorate in the future. Not only humans but also various types of animals need to adjust to these changes, and some animals can even be on the verge...
Topic: Climate
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Climate change is resulting in weather extremes that are affecting millions of people around the world in recent times. The article by Thomson Reuters (2022) published in CBC News describes how extreme weather events such as heat waves or rainfalls are a consequence of climate change. In addition, the author...
Topic: Climate
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Introduction The selected community for this analysis and discussion is Henderson City in Nevada. This urban setting is found in Clark County, which is found southeast of Las Vegas. Individuals living in this wider neighborhood are exposed to various calamities and challenges that have the potential to affect their experiences...
Topic: Disaster
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Hurricane Maria, which took place in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Dominica on September 20, 2017, is believed to be one of the most devastating natural disasters of the 21st century, taking the lives of 64 people, according to the official death poll. It was a tropical cyclone hurricane...
Topic: Disaster
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The article selected for the discussion of environmental problems is titled “How climate change is affecting extreme weather events around the world,” which was published on the Science Daily website earlier this year. The article summarizes the scientific paper on the impact of climate change on extreme weather events worldwide...
Topic: Climate
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There is almost no industry that causes no damage to the environment. Meat production is one of the business activities that hugely contribute to climate change. Despite society is moving toward more conscious and responsible consumption, nature-harmful tendencies do not disappear. Switching to plant-based diets can improve the environmental problem...
Topic: Diet
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Canterbury Bankstown residents witnessed the breach of ethics and breaking of the recycling rules. Another report aims to analyze the situation and find solutions and recommendations for this occasion. Stakeholder theory was used to examine the ethics violation and make the right and necessary decisions. That found that equal rights...
Topic: Recycling
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