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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,...
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...
Introduction Environmental messaging has become a subject of great importance in the 21st century. With many world problems being present, ranging from climate change to pollution, hunger, and the finite nature of most natural resources, humanity needs to unite in its efforts to save the planet from its own voracious...
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...
Before discussing a possible marketing plan for Jamaica’s tourism, it would be helpful to start with the physical description of the island. Jamaica’s terrain is predominantly mountainous, where a sandstone plain covers nearly 67 percent of the mainland, and sinkhole groupings dominate the island with caves (Marsooli & Lin, 2020)....
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...
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...
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 The transportation industry is going through the revolutionary substitution of standard vehicles to the seemingly more sustainable and certainly more technologically advanced electric models. The shift is exemplified by the expansive attention of the public to Tesla, an electric vehicle company offering the most nuanced features that do not...
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...
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 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 Climate change has been a pertinent issue in the last several decades with the rise of human civilization and the immense industrial revolutions that have accompanied these developments. Human beings have made massive strides in the production and exploration of sources of energy and the most significant of these...
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...
Introduction The changing climate has brought to the fore the negative impacts human activities have on the environment. The social, physical, and economic repercussions have upset the traditional order of life in hitherto unseen ways. The rise in temperatures and the depletion of the ozone layer has resulted in erratic...
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...
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 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...
Introduction There are three key organizational components in electric utilities: generating (power plants), transmission (high-voltage bulk power between utilities), and distribution (low-voltage power to end-users). According to Short (2014), power generation, transmission, distribution, and sale to the general public and industry are all covered under the umbrella term of the...
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...
St. James Town is one of Canada’s most densely populated and largest high-rise communities. The town is a diverse neighborhood comprised of multi-cultural, multi-linguistic, and multi-ethnic individuals most of whom are immigrants. St. James is a neighborhood that has continued to transition since the 1870s (Neighborhood Guide, n.d.). Among the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Introduction Plastic waste is one of the most topical concerns of the modern world. This substance is known for multiple adverse effects caused on climate and environment, such as deterioration of the quality of water and soils, harm caused to animals, and human health. Moreover, the amount of plastic consumed...
Climate change has long been one of the global environmental challenges humanity has faced. Research data published by reputable agencies prove that a slow but steady rise in surface temperatures is a sustainable trend. The information reflecting average temperatures shows that since 1880, the average has increased by 1.1 °C...
Environmental science describes the relationship processes of different environmental aspects. Social sciences, ecology, geosciences, environmental chemistry, and atmospheric sciences are the major disciplines in environmental science. Environmental science promotes critical thinking by understanding how various aspects of life are interdependent. People learn about threats to life through environmental science, such...
There was an African Savanna chosen to provide a case study analysis. During the case, study 4-agents chain was illustrated, which was an example of a small ecosystem. The first agent is the virus that interacts with the top predator in the African savanna. The main role of rinderpest (the...
The Anthropocene is the unofficial name of the current geological epoch wherein human activity is driving widespread and rapid changes to the ecosystem. One of the ways humans influence the environment is through deforestation, the intentional removal of a large mass of trees in order to convert the area to...
Introduction In the context of the advancement of the green economy and energy industries inclining toward alternative energy sources, the disruption in the operations of conventional oil and gas companies triggers negative public and governmental reactions. Indeed, the scope of environmental damage caused by oil spills, for example, is global...
Introduction Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns. Although these changes can be natural, such as cyclical variations in solar activity, since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change (Tabassum 26). This is mainly due to the burning of fossil fuels...
The first video shows the history of the emergence and development of life on earth. The various main stages of the appearance of the first organisms that played an essential role in the evolutionary process are highlighted. This video is quite clear to divide by the main periods, highlighting the...
Introduction Changes in climate patterns are influenced by the advancement of research and innovative characteristics. Science, technology, and society are examined in depth in the paper and how the general public sees the course’s subject matter. It is being discussed how science and technology’s dynamic elements are linked with a...
Introduction Among the most serious environmental risks to metropolitan populations are air quality issues. Exposures vary by city and within cities, but all individuals living in cities are exposed to present pollution levels, damaging many as a result. Infants, small children, seniors, and those with heart and lung diseases are...
Simple, fresh water has become one of the most valuable resources in the world, around which regional or even global wars may occur in the future. The desire to control natural resources, mainly hydrocarbons, has already become the cause of the military conflicts of the last century. Meanwhile, water is...
The current trend for sustainability highlights many environmental concerns, yet usually, they are limited to climate issues. At the same time, there is also a problem of endangered species, which is addressed thoroughly by many organizations, but rarely gets covered in media. Nevertheless, new approaches to saving species and preventing...
Introduction Climate change impacts everyone, but its impact on Indigenous people in northern communities is something that the Canadian government has yet to rectify. North region’s warming has an adverse effect on the health and traditional natural resource use of indigenous peoples of the North. Indigenous peoples rely on gathering...
Introduction Social movements are significant groups of people who are united by a desire for social change. They can advocate for a specific social change or unite to resist a social change promoted by another institution. Environmental and conservation activities, opposition to mass surveillance, second-wave feminism, and the American civil...
Australia experienced the worst fire seasons in 2019 and 2020 as bushfires exhumed many acres of land, leaving both people and animals displaced and devastated. According to a report by New York Times, millions of acres were destroyed, hundreds of homes destroyed, and at least 15 people killed (Parsons and...
El Nino is a climate trend in which the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean has unusually warm surface waters. El Nino influences ocean temperatures, strength and speed of ocean tides, the well-being of coastal fisheries, and regional weather from South America and Australia, and beyond. The occurrence of El Nino plays...
The article is organized following the manifestations of environmental problems of minorities detrimental to their health. It describes the barriers, such as the quality of air, complications stemming from economic inequality, and the lack of support for movements in corresponding sections. In this way, these parts fit together by presenting...
Introduction Sustainable development is impossible without water, which is a prerequisite for all life on Earth. Water should be available to everyone as it assures the preservation of healthy ecosystems, food production, security, and, as a result, economic growth. However, the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable due to climate...
Human activities impact the environment and change the outlook of the planet. The consequences of anthropological actions reverberate across all aspects of the Earth’s habitat. However, few have amassed as much attention and debate as global climate change has inspired in recent decades. Ranging from extremely negative perception of future...
When Ida reached the coast of the United States, it became the fifth most powerful hurricane in American history. It was rated the fourth degree out of five on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, and its speed was 230 kilometers per hour. Ida hit the American coast precisely 16 years after...
A typhoon in the Philippines happened in 2020 and resulted in 42 deaths and millions of dollars in the lost property (The World Bank, 2020). Globalization might have contributed to this disaster because Touimi and Wagner (n.d.) note that developed states benefit significantly from this phenomenon economically. At the same...
Nil Zacharias and Gene Stone’s engrossing book Eat for the Planet: Saving the World One Bite at a Time; shares new research, fascinating infographics, and arguments that endorse what scientists around the world are starting to profess: that the only way to rescue the earth is to gradually replace meat...
A biome is a large amount of flora and fauna within a certain territory. The Saskatchewan biome, in particular, is a territory consisting of the Arctic Tundra, Canadian Shield, and the Central Plains (“Geography of Saskatchewan,” n.d.). Hence, this region consists of diverse territories, meaning that flora and fauna found...
Introduction It is hard to disagree that the current state of the environment is not quite positive. The population of people is growing rapidly, pollution is increasing, and nature continues to suffer the consequences of technological progress. To make enough space for agriculture, new plants, and numerous skyscrapers, as well...
Environmental sustainability is arguably the most topical issue that needs to be addressed today. In many regions of the world, it is still extremely challenging to introduce environmentally sustainable practices and strategies. Several measures have to be implemented worldwide to ensure sustainable development and reduce major obstacles to it, such...
Climate change has a direct impact on all living things. It destroys the economies of countries and affects people’s lives. Weather conditions are changing, sea levels are rising, and weather phenomena are becoming more severe. Preparation for climate change takes place at all levels, from international to regional and urban....
Undoubtedly, disasters are one the deadly occurrences that damage property and interfere with the livelihood of society. Some of the disasters that may affect the community include floods, earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, and severe storms. According to Morganstein and Ursano (2020), a disaster makes people lose their possessions and homes and...
Ant Forest Ant Forest is a Chinese project related to the production, activation, and promotion of green energy. It demonstrates how individuals can change the world with the help of technologies that stimulate positive energy and innovative actions of users around the globe. Such projects fully mobilize human intelligence, contribute...
Introduction Addressing environmental threats is a priority for all countries underpinned by international efforts coordinating activity. They are mainly presented by the organization of conferences, such as COP26, that are intended for making a global change for guaranteeing a safe future for new generations. Therefore, this paper aims to examine...
Introduction Humans aspire to have an adequate supply and access of resources, a clean and habitable environment, and good health. People desire to achieve a clean environment that sustains their daily needs of people. According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2016), human wellbeing is linked to the health of...
Although experts state that the San Joaquin Valley area rarely experiences earthquakes of more than M4.5+, it is an area that has experienced several earthquakes in the past. Some of these earthquakes were devastating as they were above Mw 7.0. For instance, in 1857, Fort Tejon in the area experienced...
The “Storms in Latin America” is a detailed account of various storm disasters in 2020. The report includes vital information from four Latin countries that influence the USAID decision-making process. The report contains various elements of assessment and analysis as described by the UNDAC handbook and OFDA Fog manual. The...
Climate change and planet-warming are the much-spoken issues nowadays, as they cause drastic changes on the Earth. The majority of countries exploit natural resources while producing oil, piles, and other non-recyclable products. The level of carbon dioxide has reached its maximum point increasing the level of water in oceans. COP...
Introduction Environmental aspects play a considerable role in the growth and decline of communities and civilizations. The exploration of the history of the Americas provides various valuable insights into the ways societies developed and the factors affecting this development, which can assist contemporary people in avoiding various mistakes their ancestors...
Today, talks on the environment are centered on and revolve around climate change. It is one of the most serious environmental concerns that has permeated global talks since the nineteenth century. The United Nations (2021) states that climate change was a major issue of concern at the 1970s World Climate...
Introduction What differentiates Yosemite from other parks, even more is that the very concept of national parks originated with the creation of the Yosemite Grant more than a century ago. Thus, it is apparent that the cultural, ecological, and historical value of Yosemite National Park is exceptionally high. Despite being...
Introduction Canada is a major global producer of oil and gas, two of the resources associated with the highest levels of environmental degradation. Additionally, Canada’s oil production practices have been labeled as unconventional, majorly due to the oil sands becoming a source of these products. Fossil fuels cause massive emissions,...
Topic Global warming has become a pressing concern for the global community, as developed societies have reached critical levels of environmental impact. Until recently, humanity has laid an emphasis on economic growth and progress, considering these aspects to be the key to a prosperous society of the future. Nevertheless, as...
Amber Rose Gonzalez organized the presentation, and she is a professional and the chairperson of Ethnic Studies. Amber Rose Gonzalez also coordinates the American Indiana Studies degree. The keynote speaker of the Earth Day Symposium is Winona LaDuke. Winona LaDuke is an internationally recognized author and an environmental activist (LaDuke,...
An important task of modern times is to improve the forecasting of disasters and develop methods for the rapid and effective elimination of their consequences. Emergencies in recent years have been characterized by their unpredictability, claiming lives and leaving behind numerous destructions and disasters. It obliges the management bodies to...
Introduction Pollution is one of the most urgent problems humanity faces today. There are many natural and human-made contaminants that enter the water, soil, and atmosphere daily, substantially reducing their quality and adversely impacting the health and well-being of people living in the affected area. It is essential to institute...
Summary Understanding how climate change will affect the planet is a key issue worldwide. How has climate change affected our ecosystems and biodiversity? This paper is aimed at examining the interactions between climate change and plankton communities, focusing on the abundance, distribution, and structure of the species. Are plankton communities...
Describe observations that tell us the Cascadia subduction zone has (a) had large earthquakes in the past and (b) is building towards an earthquake. The measurements of the Earth’s crust movements show that a strain is building up beneath Oregon. The geologists proved that large-scale earthquakes occurred in the Cascadia...
