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Navajos are primarily located in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico states. These people are descendants of the Navajo Nation, a Native American Tribe. Over the past decades, their homeland has been ecologically polluted, and the residents are being slowly poisoned every day. The problems of access to clean water, uranium...
Argentina: Prohibition of pesticide use on crops during loading and transportation. (2016). The Library of Congress. The article describes a particular case of pesticide prohibition on the national level. Namely, pesticides cannot be applied to crops in Argentina when they are being packaged or shipped. The importance of this decision...
Introduction Governments and international organizations raise their attention to environmental issues as the consequences of human activities become severe for nature. Indeed, climate change air and water pollution result from expanding population, industrial development, and hazardous emissions. Ecology, the essential science to consider when elaborating nature protection programs, explores the...
The reserves of the Arctic, including the National Arctic Reserve, are places untouched by human, harsh, and wonderful nature. In this territory, economic activity is prohibited in every possible way; industry also cannot be located here, with the exception of small farms of indigenous people. The primary purpose of such...
Introduction Climate change has been a topic of discussion in the U.S., with organizational activities playing a key role in environmental sustainability. The role of federal agencies in climate policy formulation and implementation has been a topic of discussion after the Supreme Court’s ruling on the West Virginia v. EPA...
With the growing scientific and public awareness regarding the ongoing global warming, predicting the future of the global environmental conditions is considered mainly through climate change. There are undoubtedly other aspects such as air and water pollution, habitat loss and fragmentation, invasive species, a drain of natural resources, and biodiversity...
Interest groups and lobbyists have negatively impacted the community and environment in West Texas. They work hard to obtain permits and licenses that allow their organizations to carelessly dispose of waste and engage in pollutant-generating businesses and activities. Harold Simmons spent millions lobbying for his waste disposal site in West...
A hurricane is a natural occurrence that results from a tropical wave and then gradually becomes an intense storm. A hurricane can destroy any building structure with a weak foundation. Without a fast response team, many people might lose their lives when they are carried away by water. In most...
According to the PG Writing Center, effective writing is clear, concise, complete and correct. It lacks irrelevant information and gives the reader proper information about the message the writer was trying to convey. In order to better understand this concept, I can reference the article What Are the Solutions to...
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...
Trenberth in his recent article (2022, September 15) describes the mechanism through which global warming changes the climate and causes abnormal levels of precipitation all across the globe. The author illustrates how either extremely dry or extremely wet weather, caused by global warming, affects societies everywhere. Only this year 1,500...
Summary Responding to major hurricanes is one of the major challenges for emergency services on the U.S. Pacific Coast. Hurricane Katrina left more than 300,000 people homeless in 2005, and many social service organizations and individuals have negatively assessed the level of preparedness and response to this disaster. The City...
Introduction Hurricane Katrina is known as one of the most terrifying natural disasters in USA history. Unfortunately, it has led to many financial losses, deaths of citizens, and damages. This case can serve as a great reminder of the importance of efficient emergency management. Reviewing and summarizing the actions taken...
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....
The Aral Sea is located in Central Asia, and it is a form of a large endorheic lake. The issue surrounding the given body of water is that it has been shrinking since the 1960s, and now, it is considered almost completely dried up. It was a crucial lake in...
Introduction The San Francisco Bay Area, besides being a cultural attraction and a densely populated area of the US, is a region with a vast array of wildlands. The wildlands, while not being used for cultivating and harvesting, have an essential role in the maintenance of the balance of the...
In several regions worldwide, quarantines and shutdowns due to COVID-19 have improved air quality. Mobility changes in all types of indoor and outdoor settings have a substantial long-term influence on CO emissions at the national and regional levels (Ravindra et al., 2022). Increasing internal or residential mobility decreases CO emissions...
Land use refers to an economic practice of the natural environment’s transformation into the built environment through the management of semi-natural areas. The term, in general, includes people’s activities interacting with different terrestrial ecosystems. Various uses of land have different consequences for the environment, such as increased or lowered CO2...
Plastic waste is one of the main sources of microplastic pollution in water, soil, and food. According to NowThisEarth (2019), there are more microplastic particles in the oceans than there are stars in the galaxy. The primary source of such pollution comes from single-use plastics, which come in the form...
Garrett Hardin provided a new perspective on the field of ecology, emphasizing the issue of individual interests. In her research, she identifies these personal interests to be the cause of ecological problems and scarcity. In other words, people act self-interested in acquiring more resources, leading to mismanagement and subsequent shortage....
Executive Summary Timeliness and quality of response to environmental challenges are the primary factors that can save the lives of thousands of people. The urgent need to prevent the disaster was the principal reason for creating this plan. The emergency management plan takes into account an overview of the environment...
Renewable energy is seen to be crucial for enhancing energy security by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emission. Wind and solar have been established as effective renewable energy sources. According to Powering Texas (2019), Lubbock, my current location, is a good fit for wind and solar...
Fossil fuels are a significant source of energy around the world. They are the aggregates of the remains of organisms that existed on Earth and, after being exposed to the heat and pressure of the Earth’s crust for hundreds of millions of years, formed and contained large amounts of energy....
Summary Food manufacturing is the process of transforming raw materials into finished food products. All of these fully prepared foodstuffs are used in the kitchen or the food processing sector. As production in agriculture has become increasingly industrialized, the chemical burden on ecological systems has increased. Agrochemicals are chemicals used...
Introduction The 2013 typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines and was among the most powerful ever recorded and was designated as a Category 5 typhoon. This paper aims to discuss the Haiyan Typhoon and the geographical sequences before and after the event, give suggestions to city planners, and give social and...
I am writing today about a resource, an essay by Emily Denny, “Here’s what quarantine is teaching us about our environment and how we can sustain it.”. It will benefit the Nature Friends club leaders who connect with and instruct the young club members. You are the institution’s leader and...
Introduction For territories in the Pacific, the sea represents a significant portion of the local authority. The preponderance of biodiversity and the significant cultural, social, and economic points may be found therein. However, local nations’ development and conservation plans are mostly concentrated on land, even though improvements in marine spatial...
Introduction Natural disasters encumber economic and social growth since they destroy resources that are hugely depended on by a given society. While some of the disasters are unpreventable, the governments and all stakeholders have taken steps to counter their negative impact. Hurricane Katrina is one of the unprecedented disasters that...
Hospitals produce a large amount of waste daily from plastics, cardboard, needles, mixed papers, glass, and hazardous waste. Inappropriate waste disposal methods significantly impact the environment and have indirect health effects. I would not recommend landfills and incineration of waste widely practiced by hospitals. Disposing of hospital waste in landfills...
Ocean Heat Wave Prediction Heat waves in the ocean can adversely impact humans and wildlife by disrupting the food web. However, in her article “Today’s seasonal climate models can predict ocean heat waves months in advance”, Lindsey explains something that people can do to protect people and ocean life. The...
Historical Roots A thorough examination of the historical characteristics of the founding of Earth Day contributed to my understanding of the overall context and answered questions about the function, significance, and expected consequences of the phenomenon. In my study of thematic materials, I encountered discrepancies due to the biases of...
Creating a Research Question Climate change remains a relevant topic despite over fifty years of efforts since the establishment of Earth Day in 1970. It was the starting point for examining US environmental policies’ economic advantages and costs. The situation became critical when intervention was required to preserve essential environmental...
The earth’s atmospheric greenhouse effect is a naturally occurring process whereby the earth’s atmosphere traps some of the Sun’s heat, causing the earth’s surface to warm. Greenhouse gases cause this process in the atmosphere, which allows sunlight to pass through but traps some of the resulting heat. This trapped heat...
Climate change caused by global warming is melting the world’s ice, and sea levels are on the rise. Homes, businesses, roads, power lines, anything close to the shore will be in danger. The inevitable danger of increased sea levels would lead not only to increased number of floods. This paper...
Introduction The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is a government department located in America, Washington state. It performs essential and meaningful work for the whole country, society, and individuals, preserving natural balance and harmony. This paper aims to describe WDFW in terms of its historical context, primary mission,...
A thorough assessment of environmental impact is crucial to determine the country’s or organization’s efforts toward sustainability. The IPAT equation implies the calculation of population (P), affluence (A), and technology (T) factors to estimate the approximate damage to the environment. In other words, the number of people, their wealth, and...
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...
In his Ted talk, Allan Savory proposes the new idea of fighting climate change and stopping desertification. The speaker argues that desertification can be prevented by holistic and planned grazing. This transformation can lead to better outcomes in the fight against climate change (Savory, 2013). Despite the claims about the...
Introduction Plastic pollution levels in the ocean are growing at an alarming rate. According to Rhodes (2018), “150 Mt [of plastic waste] reckoned to have been released into the oceans over time” (p. 207). The issue lies in the inherent mismanagement of this waste and limited resources like oil; production...
Over the past few decades, avocado farming has gained popularity, is now considered the world-famous superfood, and is easily incorporated into various recipes worldwide. According to Krosofsky (2021), avocado farming has long been considered a cash crop in many countries, including India, the United States, and Mexico taking the lead...
Aerodyne Research is a limited liability company that researches air and air pollution levels, one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues today. Clean air is necessary, as it affects all creatures’ daily quality of life, even if people do not notice it. With every breath, toxic aerosols penetrate the...
Carbon emissions refer to gases released into the atmosphere due to human activities or natural sources such as ocean release, decay, and burning of fossil fuels, for instance, oil. Bill Gates argues that in the future, the US should be able to make electricity, steel, and cement without freeing emanations...
Introduction Today, there is a wide range of difficulties, issues, and obstacles for individuals, society, and the globe. Nonetheless, among such concerns, the world community puts climate change in the first place as one of the most important. For 200 million years, the Earth’s atmosphere has been continuously transforming, but...
In my opinion, the present highway funding structure has merits and demerits related to the taxes paid by motor carriers. I hold the view that one of the benefits of highway funding is that fuel charges generate a lot of income for the exchequer without affecting fuel prices. In addition,...
Water covers about 70% of the Earth’s surface and is an important resource for people and the environment. One of modern life’s most pressing problems is pollution, especially water pollution. Many people cannot drink the water from the rivers they live near, nor can they drink tap water, because most...
Environmental issues and the regulation of major mining and manufacturing companies continue to be high on the political agenda. Green activists participate in activities to oppose potentially harmful excavations to nature and the population. In addition, national identity advocates are often seen among such activists. For example, Winona LaDuke argues...
Introduction The invention of Electric Vehicles (EV) brings both advantages and disadvantages to the world because it addresses the problem of air pollution caused by Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (ICEV). However, batteries utilized in EVs can contribute to greenhouse emissions during their manufacturing process without a proper recycling measure. The...
Introduction Recycling is a controversial topic; many believe it is unnecessary while others agree that decreasing waste is extremely important but find the process of recycling to be very inconvenient. In some towns, for recycling, there is a need for a sorting process and transportation of the waste materials to...
Natural ecosystems have existed for millions of years, but they constantly change due to climate variations. All the components of communities have always been in an equilibrium state, whereas the natural course of events was disrupted with the advent of man. Nowadays, humans are actively transforming nature, often without considering...
In the recent past, temperatures and weather patterns have drastically changed. Initially, these changes were natural, but human activities have become the leading cause of late. The continuous burning of fossil fuels greatly contributes to the production of greenhouse gases which causes global warming. Climate change is not only a...
Executive Summary The water shortage supply in Las Vegas is a major problem due to the city’s reliance on Lake Mead and Colorado Rivers, which are drying up due to droughts. The solution is wastewater reuse instead of drilling deeper into Lake Mead. The two approaches can be implemented, which...
Businesses and societies worldwide move toward developing sustainable practices to address climate change, pollution, and local environmental problems. Motivation and urgency to take action might be explained by severe health and economic outcomes, expanding human population, and the negative impact of waste on flora and fauna (Woods 40). One of...
Historical Context Climate change enables communities to create environmental initiatives, industries to update their manufacturing, and politicians to influence the problem through their campaigns. Indeed, the Earth Day creation in 1970 was the government’s response to society’s increasing environmental consciousness, and the idea was to encourage individuals and businesses to...
The thesis of the article is clear and identifies two main points, which are the problem that the global discussion does not propose sufficient methods to solve the issue. At the same time, the thesis notes that some of the proposed methods for managing livestock have a significant impact on...
The article clarifies the issue of earthquakes in the United States, investigate the weaknesses of the American system, and explore the benefits of the Japanese technique that the government should implement. An earthquake is perhaps one of the most extreme natural disasters that may cause tremendous damage to the infrastructure...
Rationale and Background Food plays a significant role in optimizing human health and enhancing environmental sustainability. Yet, in recent years there have been concerns about food becoming a threat to the planet and its people. According to Trolle et al., the food systems account for about 21% to 37% of...
Climate change caused by anthropogenic activity had a tremendous negative impact on the environment and human health. Industrialization and technological progress made people’s lives much more comfortable. However, it caused immense harm to nature and led to the rise in the number of non-communicable diseases. The power-generating sector is one...
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...
Introduction The current essay examines Hurricane Irma and the responses of the country, state, and particularly Monroe County to the disaster. Irma was one of the most powerful hurricanes that occurred on the territory of Florida in the 20th century. More than a hundred people lost their lives to the...
A Sand County Almanac: With Essays on Conservation from Round River is a classic writing on nature and ecology by an American ecologist and forester Aldo Leopold. It was first published in 1949 but achieved prominence twenty-odd years later, in the 1970s, when the so-called environmental awakening took place (Kahler)....
Introduction The issue of environmental pollution is widespread around the world. People attempt to change the situation with their forces, but constantly developing manufacturing and production branches might disturb the ecological crisis. This problem touched upon the citizenship of Brooklyn, New York, people are concerned about the health and well-being...
Introduction There have been a lot of notable earthquakes in the documented history of humanity, even more – before that. While some descriptive information about earthquakes was written down by humans thousands of years ago, the phenomena were not understood until 19-20th centuries. This was also when more precise seismographic...
Introduction Climate variability remains one of the most severe public issues for all citizens across the globe. Profit and non-profit organizations are involved in their discussions and investigations to understand changes in temperature, weather conditions, and other events that humans are not able to control. Many observations and research activities...
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...
Concerning the policies of prevention of destruction from a volcanic eruption, it is critical to have expertise from volcanologists who have skills in identifying when and how such catastrophes will happen. In recent decades, the theories and methods of understanding how volcanoes work significantly increased. For example, volcanologists frequently use...
The article demonstrates an example of an unethical decision of the top management team of Rongping Chemical Company, which harmed the ecology and threatened the health of citizens. This situation seems especially tragic considering the collectivistic values of Chinese society. At the same time, it is important to remember that...
The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in the late 18th to 19th centuries, when equipment powered by unconventional resources gradually displaced manual work. The first indication of this transformation was the automating of England’s textile factories, the advancement of iron-making processes, and the increased coal utilization for heat generation....
Toxic and Abusive Relationships between Global Industry and Nature The global industry is an ever-evolving and ever-innovating sphere of specialized human activity. These two characteristics are fundamental and innate to the worldwide industry. It implies two things; these are constantly growing production output and a rising amount of resources for...
A Description of Coral Reefs Coral reefs are colonies of polyps, which are tiny separate corals. Polyps are permanently staying in one place, and their exoskeletons are exceptionally hard because they are made of calcium carbonate (Camp et al. 27). Coral reefs tend to grow slowly, creating reefs of unique...
Introduction The increase in human influence on nature has led to some animals being on the verge of extinction. The infrastructure of civilization requires more space, and some animals and their products are valuable resources for the market. The extinction of some species leads to the disruption of biological diversity...
One of the most dangerous environmental threats is global warming, resulting in melting glaciers and thinning sea ice. It is potentially dangerous for flora and fauna in Artic. Many animals, birds, and plants have become extinct because of the changes in temperature. The causes of any temperature changes may be...
Introduction The technological progress of the 20th-21st centuries has entailed an increased risk of manmade disasters, whereas the current political landscape has led to a surge of threats related to terrorism. Nevertheless, there is one aspect of emergency management, which has remained relevant throughout the centuries. Since the dawn of...
Largest World Flood Floods are natural disasters, usually caused by excessive precipitation, leading to severe consequences. It is believed that the most significant flood in the world occurred in 1931 in China, and its victims were more than 4 million people (Mann). The events were preceded by two years of...
Introduction Nowadays, governments of many countries strive to make a transition to renewable energy. Due to the harmful nature of paper and plastic, many natural habitats become unsuitable for living for many species, and air and water become more polluted. This necessitates the authorities to implement different strategies to alleviate...
The article primarily focuses on offering a novel solution to the icing problem, which currently has many applicable approaches, but they tend to be highly limited in their use due to narrow utility and a wide range of limitations. The problem being addressed is icing, which poses a risk and...
Introduction Energy is an essential topic in the US because of its effects on climate change and the adoption of the Green New Deal. The foundational question in determining the suitability of adopting the Green New Deal is based on how can the US society meet its energy needs while...
Introduction It is important to note that all forms of essential human activities and lifestyle choices leave a significant impact on the environment. Ecological footprint refers to the amount of land needed to sustain the overall consumption and use of natural resources for an individual or group (Global Footprint Network,...
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 worldwide. However, in the current age, some countries are struggling to provide their citizens with these necessities...
In figuring out the causes of the spread of disease in Hinckley, Brockovich compared results and found that contaminated water was a predictor. Specifically, water contamination with hexavalent chlorine spread in local reservoirs due to unwise PG&E activities to protect gas pipes from corrosion, Brockovich linked to increased disease incidence...
Introduction Waste management and related dilemma have been a problem in the modern lifestyle, especially in the urban centers occupied by industries disposing of waste daily. Due to continuous waste production in these areas, many issues must be addressed by developing effective waste management programs. These areas have had sprawls...
A Sand County Almanac is a popular science book with a message about people’s responsibility towards the land they live on. The book has become legendary and has been reprinted many times (Meine). Moreover, it has significantly contributed to the development of the environmental movement (Qi Feng, 2). I particularly...
Climate Change as a Topic Climate change is an environmental problem that relates to an increase in the Earth’s average surface temperature. The Earth’s average surface temperature gradual increment refers to global warming, which is the main problem related to climate change. This has been evidenced by research over the...
Introduction Air pollution is a serious problem in many countries, including China. The main source of air pollutants is fumes from burning fuels in industries or vehicles. China, being one of the most industrialized countries of the world, has had serious air pollution leading to clearly visible greenhouse effects (Song,...
Introduction Planet Earth has always served humankind as both a parent and a home. For most of its time, human civilization has lived in harmony with nature’s processes, rules, and laws. Human beings did painful and damaging things to the Earth’s ecosystem, but most of them were local, not global....
Introduction Climate change has made renewable energy a global priority to replace fossil fuel that continues to impact the environment negatively. Egypt is one of the leading producers of oil in Africa. The country has been generating significant income from exporting oil, which has contributed immensely to the growth of...
Introduction Dikes are constructed out of the need for people to anticipate, mitigate, and control changes to the environment, specifically water management. However, such measures involve an entanglement of socio-environmental operations that are hard to predict and are intrinsically uncontrollable. I consider that the unpredictability of the current environmental trends...
Climate change is a major problem in contemporary society, evidenced by issues such as global warming that have affected and continue to wreck societal norms around the world. In the first instance, global warming results in thinning polar ice caps. While individuals in areas such as California see this issue...
PEER #1 Response The main assessment strategies applied in this analysis include a thorough study of the sources and evaluating possible biases involved within the narrative. Despite recognizing the biased judgment, a peer decided to assess the versatility of origins behind the prejudice. Thus, the use of diverse voices was...
A marine ecosystem refers to an aquatic environment with a high concentration of dissolved salts. At the same time, micro plastics are small pieces of ductile particles found in the environment due to pollution. As a result of contamination of environment, the marine ecosystem has been affected causing many side...
The video tells about the mega-earthquake that occurred in Nepal in 2015. This catastrophe affected the capital of Nepal and remote villages, as well as caused numerous avalanches in the Himalayas. Additionally, the earthquake caused many casualties among the local population and tourists. Most interestingly, the magnitude, which was 7.8,...
Introduction Two issues attract substantial attention in the modern world – climate change and animal welfare. Although they may seem entirely independent from each other, Sara Shields and Geoffrey Orme-Evans argue in their article “The Impacts of Climate Change Mitigation Strategies on Animal Welfare” that the two are intrinsically related....
Introduction Often, the modern benefits of civilization create convenience for people and cause irreparable damage to nature. In the last ten years alone, more plastic products have been produced worldwide than in the previous century. The exponential increase in the amount of industrial, unique, and household waste makes us think...
Understanding the effects of environmental and artificial risks, as well as safeguarding people’s health and ecological processes from these hazards, is what environmental health entails. The Open University presents a list of the most critical environmental hazards. In summary, the four types of hazards are physical, biological, chemical, and cultural...
The author of “A Sand County Almanac: With Other Essays on Conservation from Round River” considers wilderness as the beginning of that which humans received. He notes that people used the land to develop businesses and society as a whole. However, Leopold Aldo indicates that the exploitation of wilderness lands...
The problems of equity in society and the related domains appeared a long time ago. However, the movement for environmental justice started to arise only in the 1980s (Bullard, 2006). Environmental justice can be defined as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national...
Introduction The ideas of climate change have been at the center of major debates in recent years. Despite the evident signs of ongoing transformations on a global scale, some people deny its presence. Nevertheless, both personal and expert experiences suggest that climate change is the reality of the 21st century....
The Sensitive Topic of Extinction in Human-Nature Relationships Any individual barely involved in biology or natural sciences knows that the topic of extinction is relevant in these scientific circles today. From a historical perspective, environmental self-awareness came to humanity quite late, but a scientific consensus about the drivers of extinction...
Earthquakes are one of the most devastating natural disasters when tectonic plates break. The main problem is that such ruptures happen all the time in seismically active zones causing repeated earthquakes of various intensities. In areas such as the Banda Sea, surface and deep faults are constantly occurring due to...
Introduction The concept of global warming is not new. The first mentions of the impact of CO2 levels in the atmosphere of the Earth on the surface temperature and the greenhouse effects it caused emerged in 1896, published by Svante Arrhenius (Wulff 163). Only four decades after that, Guy Callendar...
Air pollution kills millions of people and harms the environment in numerous ways. Perhaps recently, considering the pandemic issue, the problem of air pollution has remained in the background, but this does not mean that it is less relevant. Small, invisible particles in the air penetrate deep into people’s lungs...
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...
The planet’s environment becomes more and more polluted every day. Deforestation, droughts, polluted air, countless emissions from cars and factories, and decreasing clean water are part of people’s lives nowadays. Rivers’ waters are severely affected by people’s irresponsible attitude towards them, wasting clean water, and pollution on a daily basis....
Local Emergency Management Agencies (LEMA) are the entities responsible for creating a framework that addresses crisis situations and constructs an adequate reaction to occurred disasters. LEMA is accountable for devising strategies to cope with catastrophes in the area and creating plans for the mitigation of damages. The vital role of...
Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, on the United States Gulf Coast, on August 29, 2005, leaving a path of devastation and flooding in her wake. Katrina claimed the lives of over 1,800 people and inflicted more than $100 billion in damage (Groen et al, 2020). Because of the...
Tarr, in his essay, “Many years ago,” reflects on environmental problems, such as urban noise and air pollution. In this essay, Thor compares the current and past causes of environmental issues – the car and the horse. Back in the distant 1700s, Americans were puzzled by searching for an alternative...
Introduction Flooding is a natural catastrophe forced by a rapid water level rise in a river or any other water source. It can generate material harm to the nationwide economy, the natural environment, and society. When a forecast of a possible flood is received, the population is notified with the...
The article written by Shields and Orme-Evans focuses on the relevant problem of climate change from the aspect of greenhouse emissions from farm animals and their contribution to global warming. In order to resolve the ecological disaster, the experts proposed several mitigation strategies targeted at changes in agricultural practices. The...
According to Michael Jessen, humans are the only species on the planet that does not live by zero waste principles. I agree with this statement – being a part of a continuous and endless life cycle, plants and animals contributes to another system’s development after death producing zero waste. In...
Invasive species are species that enter an alien habitat from their natural environment. Quite often, these species can pose a danger to ecosystems, since in the new environment they have no natural enemies, and their populations reproduce uncontrollably. Deforestation is another problem that requires the utmost attention of environmental organizations....
Introduction The connection between climate change and migration has been an important subject for many years. Migration and conflict have become the most important reasons causing researchers’ interest in climate change. Environmental threats caused by climate change affect rural areas, creating an initiative for migration. In such circumstances, urban areas...
Introduction With the expanding threat of climate change due to the excessive release of emissions of carbon, many individuals are looking into solar options as more sustainable alternatives to replace traditional fossil fuels. Of all available options for clean energy, solar has been the most expensive, even though their increased...
The textbook “Emergency Management” exemplifies the opportunities available currently in regard to building disaster-resilient communities to strengthen emergency management in the US. Namely, the proposed actions include the utilization of 1% of the budget of the Department of Defense (DoD) towards mitigation actions to its facilities (5), focusing on local...
Introduction The solutions to the greenhouse gas emission problem incur two types of costs: static and dynamic. Calculation of the static costs stems from the actions which can be undertaken with currently available technologies, while the dynamic costs outlive the life of the specific project (Gillingham & Stock, 2018). Gillingham...
Introduction Coal power generation is one of the most used energy production types in the world. The process of energy generation using coal includes burning or combustion of solid coal in order to obtain power. The chemical composition of this natural resource includes “carbon and hydrocarbons, which have a high...
Climate change has been going on for several decades and is caused by a gradual increase in the temperature of the earth’s atmosphere. Scientists predict terrible catastrophes if this temperature rises by 2°C in the next 50 years, after the current increase of 1°C over the past 100 years (Sultan...
Introduction The United States, like all nations, has been heavily dependent on fossil fuels such as coal and oil since the industrial revolution, and as the global population keeps growing, consumption continues to increase. The current rate of consumption of fossil fuels can eventually lead to the depletion of resources....
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...
Introduction The protection of whale sharks should begin with understanding how harmful the impact of human activities can be on this species. Rhincodon types, a scientific name for whale sharks, are the largest inhabitants of the Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific, reaching more than 20 meters and 42 tons (Pierce &...
Grand Codroy is a beautiful rural landscape that has social and cultural values. This is because the watershed and estuary of the Grand Codroy River is the most accessible and comfortable place for aquatic birds. Accordingly, nearly three thousand Branta canadensis geese live there in winter and autumn. At the...
It is hard to question nature’s beauty when a skilled artist expresses it in his book, song, or painting. It is even harder to question it when exposed to the serenity of the countryside. Reading Aldo’s book without any additional preemptive research of its informational background brings precisely that feeling...
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...
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....
The Causes of Deforestation in the South Caucasus Deforestation is one of the most tentative environmental problems since the decrease of forests leads to ecosystem imbalance and species extinction. The policies and the exhaustive economic routes employed during the Soviet rule in the South Caucasus had a long-term impact on...
Introduction One of the priorities of today’s ecologists, biotechnologists, community activists, and environmentalists is the problem of microplastic pollution. Microplastics are a consequence of macroplastic pollution of natural environments, whether aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems. As a result of the long-term action of physical, mechanical, and light forces, gradual degradation of...
Science Based Targets Description and Calculation As part of the Paris Agreements, the governments of various countries have pledged to prevent a rise in temperature on Earth by 1.5°C, which would lead to irreversible climate change. Despite efforts, carbon emissions continue to rise, so Science Based Targets (SBT) offers companies...
Introduction From a meteorologist’s viewpoint, one can say that continental Europe is a calm and strange place. It is mainly because “major hurricanes are not common in European countries” (Lau et al. 8). Various tropical cyclones and subtropical ones are a rarity here, especially in the modern era (Lau et...
Climate change is one of the most pressing environmental issues of the time. It is caused by a variety of factors, but one of the most important is solar output. The sun is the primary source of energy for the planet. It emits light and heat that powers all life...
The health of all living organisms relies on the quality of the earth; therefore, environmental concerns are crucial for everyone because everything in the world is connected. There are numerous ecologists, but Aldo Leopold occupies a unique position in the history of wildlife conservation in the USA. He is a...
Introduction Water is a source of life on Earth, and it is one of the very first needs of living beings. It is a vital resource for the development of the economic and social sectors. People use water for food, energy production, manufacturing, and many other fields. It is hard...
The article Is the World Getting Better or Worse? by Bruce Mau provides a thorough analysis of the current situations in different spheres, from healthcare to the economy. The insights shared by Mau cover many interesting topics and therefore raise numerous questions which require further exploration and assessment. One of...
Climate change is not solely the result of human activity because solar activity also impacts the Earth’s climate in a significant manner. It is important to note that although climate change is real, it is a more complex process caused by a combination of a wide range of factors. Being...
Introduction Climate is long-term weather that is experienced on earth. Climate change, therefore, is a shift in the earth’s temperatures and weather patterns. The earth has been heating up more quickly since the industrial revolution in the 1800s than ever before. The release of methane, carbon dioxide, and other gases...
The famous Northridge Earthquake took place on January 17 in 1994, in the state of California, the U.S. The epicenter of the shaking itself was recorded in a small town named Northridge, a western suburb of Los Angeles. As a matter of fact, it occurred during the night, at 4...
Introduction Newark city is located in Essex County and consists of an average of 35% of the population of the county. Additionally, Newark is the largest city in the state of New Jersey concerning its population (3.1% of the total New Jersey population). There is a larger number of females...
Types of Toxic Substances Asphyxiants When methane, a common breakdown chemical, builds up in low-lying areas (such as gulleys), it may cause asphyxiation in those who breathe it in. A simple asphyxiant is a non-toxic gas that only causes harm when abundant in the atmosphere at high levels to replace...
The first topic that seems necessary to cover after watching “There’s something in the water” is the problem of environmental racism. This phrase is used by documentary filmmakers to describe Canada’s social and environmental crisis (YouTube, 2020). The problem lies in the policy under which the Canadian government will settle...
Threats to biodiversity are a matter of significant concern nowadays as there are many species all around the globe which endangered due to different reasons. Some of those species may even face extinction, which is why many people and organizations take action to protect them. The main threats to biodiversity...
Emergency management requires adopting practical approaches, including either structural or non-structural mitigation. One of the leading hazards that contemporary societies deal with from time to time is floods. One of the most prevalent flood is the 2013 Alberta floods that caused unprecedented loses and risks to property and lives. Floods...
Diamond’s Five Point Framework is a popular tool used to analyze the demise of historic and contemporary societies. At the center of this theory is the idea that each society has its own set of social, political, economic, and ecological factors, which constitute the environment of a certain country. The...
Ecology plays a significant role in human life, and with the development of new technologies which harm the surrounding atmosphere, people are becoming more conscious about their footprints. According to Wackernagel and Goldfinger (2018), ecological footprint measures a person’s activities that affect the global environmental situation. Those activities include the...
Any tsunami is a dangerous event that can take many people’s lives and deal much damage to buildings and structures in the area of effect. Citizens of coastal cities should be ready for such an occasion to save themselves in case of an earthquake strong enough to create a tsunami....
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 This essay will focus on the BBC article, COP26 promises could limit global warming to 1.8C, with a specific focus on the impact of climate change on property development and management in the global market. The article discusses the various climate change initiatives, status quo, and necessary targets. It...
Brazil is home to hundreds of thousands of indigenous people. Most of these live in the Amazon rainforest – one of the most biologically diverse and ecologically important regions of the world that produces a considerable proportion of the planet’s oxygen. Over the dozens of generations they lived on this...
Abstract Sustainability is an important element of modern industries: it means the maintenance of balance between the industry’s operating facilities and its environment, and hotels should invest in sustainability development. For the hospitality field, which focuses on the organization of people living in hotels, it means zero-emission, waste recycling, supply...
Introduction The organisation of events for the general public plays an important role in forming social opinions on some pivotal issues and raising awareness about tentative problems. That is why it might be used to make an impact on a local or even global scale by educating the public and...
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 Environmental problems affect climatic conditions negatively. In this case, we will discuss air pollution. Air pollution introduces harmful substances into the air. The polluted air is harmful to living orgasms. Living things refer to both animals and plants. Vehicles, industrial facilities, and locomotives are the common air pollutants. Causes...
Introduction Sustainable development is the path to the formation of a stable organizations’ development through time. It is composed of four categories, including economic, environmental, social, and cultural sustainability (Sustainable Development). The economic factor is concerned with potential capital gains in the future, while the environmental factor deals with ecological...
