Scientific researchers analyze the climatic conditions of our planet and how they shift through diverse means, relying on historic, instrumental, environmental and satellite reports. The latter has been utilized only in the past two decades or s Continue Reading...
The discovery of frozen carbon dioxide remaining on the surface of Mars is between 100 to 1000 millibars. With this in mind, increasing the atmospheric pressure and also the temperature on the planet is just a matter of warming the poles of Mars to Continue Reading...
Rising Sea Levels: Boston Harbor Case The change in the climate of our planet is mainly a result of the increase in the global temperatures and the greenhouse gases. These gases and the rise in temperatures have affected our planet in many different Continue Reading...
" A report published by Partnership for Air Transportation Noise and Emissions Reduction (PARTNER) explains that "Aircraft landing take-off (LTO) emissions include those produced during idle, taxi to and from terminal gates, take-off and climb-out, a Continue Reading...
It has had the most success in stabilizing regions and winning concessions through idealistic policies. The reason for this is simple: ideas and money travel faster than bullets. Diplomacy may not always deliver the immediate results that the use o Continue Reading...
Global Environmental & Social Problems The four unit course in Contemporary Global Environmental and Social Problems explores and critiques some of the most pressing global social / environmental issues and problems that are not limited to one Continue Reading...
production of food products has changed dramatically over the past several years. Technological changes in machinery, increased use of better and more expedient forms of transportation, and improved fertilizers have all contributed to a more efficie Continue Reading...
This seems to be serious, but most of the people committing the crime are being released by the courts. (Understanding White Collar Crime) Question 3a: What is a FOIA request and is it likely to be granted? The request is under the Freedom of Info Continue Reading...
The student has provided research on various vibration analytic techniques such as the use of Laser Vibrometry for Damage Detection using Lamb Waves in discovery processes to detect microcracks. Outcome 3. The Information Literacy competency was sa Continue Reading...
SummaryThe topic of endangered species has become a very contentious and polarizing issue. For one, endangered species are becoming much more frequent due to issues related to globalizations, deforestation, economic expansion, and pollution. The topi Continue Reading...
Whereas, people needing a broad understanding of biological concepts may want to review books instead. The end result is that there is a litany of literary sources for biological resource; the chief concern is to frame the right questions to find ap Continue Reading...
Why Gas Vehicles are Better than Electric VehiclesElectric vehicles (EVs) are touted as being the best option for reducing carbon emissions and saving the planet with regards to daily transportation. Yet when one looks at it, one can see that gas veh Continue Reading...
Housing Crisis vs. Climate CrisisIntroductionThis paper focuses on London, UK, as a case study in its imminent conflict between addressing the housing crisis vs. the climate crisis. The city is increasingly giving developers the green light to constr Continue Reading...
Flooding There are many natural hazards in the environment, but some of them are not as "natural" as they would appear. In other words, some of the environmental hazards in the environment have been created or enhanced by what human beings have done Continue Reading...
Urbanization Earth also witnessed a phenomenon of urbanization or shifting of population toward cities. The increase in the number of cities has been associated with that of repeated ecological disaster. Rapid regional deforestation, the depletion Continue Reading...
Deforestation in the AmazonOutlineI. The problema. Amazon is one of the world\\\'s most important ecosystems, home to an estimated 10% of the world\\\'s biodiversity. However, the Amazon is under threat from deforestationb. This problem impacts the A Continue Reading...
Amazon Rainforest in Brazil is under attack from a variety of sources. The Rainforests are not only integral to the Brazilian economy, but to the world as well. The Rainforest provides a rich source of natural and generative resources to the country Continue Reading...
law help protect the environment and what steps can citizens take to ensure that the law accomplishes this goal? Protection of the environment is important for our health, but humans affect the system through various means such as through polluting Continue Reading...
The energy it stores (?180 Wh kg?1) at an average voltage of 3.8 V is only a factor of 5 higher than that stored by the much older lead -- acid batteries. This may seem poor in the light of Moore's law in electronics (according to which memory capac Continue Reading...
Arctic Sovereignty Introduction to International Relations Written by: OCdt Jennifer Wotherspoon Major Brister Early 20th century explorer Vilhalmur Stefannson was correct in his assertion that the Arctic was essentially a treasure chest of natur Continue Reading...
Nuclear Power as a Promising Alternative Fuel for the Future The Nuclear Dilemma (World Nuclear Association) There are a plethora of reasons in which alternative fuels are becoming increasingly desirable as potential power source for everyday consu Continue Reading...
Popular Culture in the Classroom From the wide range of materials teachers can use in the classroom, popular culture is one of the best sources. They appear to public attention as the indication of the rapid growth of the society. Many of the pop c Continue Reading...
Statistical Research A study performed by Sarah Kang and Lorenzo M. Polvani from the Columbia University claims the Earth's ozone layer hole has affected atmospheric circulation in the Southern hemisphere all the way to the equator, leading to incre Continue Reading...
"And Sarah said unto Abraham: Behold now, the Lord hath restrained me from bearing" (Genesis 16:2, quoted by Thomlinson). But a more scientific approach has been forwarded and it aimed to find solutions. For instance, in the case of couples where th Continue Reading...
As Coleman and Kerbo (2009) note, social interactions serve as “the basis for the ideas we develop about who and what we are” (p. 13-14). That is why it is so important to interact with multiple perspectives—so that our ideas and be Continue Reading...
Based on these findings, researchers believe that lower elevation with drier environments is being heavily impacted by temperature changes. This not only threatens the ecology of these lower elevation sites, but it also could contribute more to the Continue Reading...
Gene Technology Genetically Modified Crop Plants The term genetically modified organisms, popularly referred to as GMOs, constitute crops, animals and even microorganisms that have undergone development my man and technology. Through the great leap Continue Reading...
(Ward; Mohapatra; Mitchell, 2008) The Great Lakes also contain large amounts of 'polychlorinated dibenzo-furans - PCDFs' and 'polychlorinated dibenzo-dioxins -PCDDs' which are a result of the chlorine bleaching process of paper and pulp mills. In a Continue Reading...
Fuel Cell Technology There are over 600 million motor vehicles in the world today. If present trends continue, the number of cars on Earth will double in the next 30 years." ("Cars Emit") As the demand for energy increase and resources, such as fo Continue Reading...
( Manion, 2002). The ethics of sustainable development in the sciences also includes the "precautionary principle." This refers to the view that, "When an activity raises threats of harm to human health and the environment, precautionary measures sh Continue Reading...
For example, if birds feed on seeds and a certain variety of insect, without the seeds, the birds may disappear, and the insects would then overpopulate the area. In addition, the cost of GM crops is initially high to the farmer. These seeds cost m Continue Reading...
Studies of the aftereffects of the Gulf War determined that every single U.S. 120 mm tank shell resulted, on average, in approximately five pounds of radioactive Uranium Oxide dust. Likewise, each of the nearly one million 25 mm and 30 mm canon sh Continue Reading...
Electromagnetic Induction in Action: Hybrid Electric Vehicles The interest in electric cars is certainly not new, but rather dates back to the early 19th century when inventors were actively searching for ways to build cars that would run on battery Continue Reading...
Carbon cycles through the ecosystem between the atmosphere, organisms (such as producers, herbivores, and carnivores) and decomposers. This natural cycle maintains a somewhat constant level of carbon in the atmosphere. The burning of fossil fuels rel Continue Reading...
Sinkholes a) Describe the conditions that lead to sinkhole formation. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, a sinkhole, or doline, can be formed in a number of different ways. Erosion is a common cause of sinkhole formation. Er Continue Reading...
Tsunami Warning Systems as Potential Disaster Mitigaters Large-scale disasters are more possible in today's world than ever before. Due to both natural and man-made phenomena, the latter of which comprises everything from global warming to nuclear w Continue Reading...
Public Administration Case Study: Synthesis and ConclusionToday, public administrators at every level are confronted with multiple challenges, including the increasing polarization of the body politic as well as existential threats such as global war Continue Reading...
Decreased Usage of Nuclear Energy: A Qualitative Content Analysis A Dissertation Presented using the Qualitative Content-Analysis Komi Emmanuel Fiagbe Gbedegan Christina Anastasia PH-D, Chair [Committee Name], [Degree], Committee Member [Committ Continue Reading...
Decreased Usage of Nuclear Energy: A Qualitative Content Analysis A Dissertation Presented using the Qualitative Content-Analysis Komi Emmanuel Fiagbe Gbedegan Christina Anastasia PH-D, Chair [Committee Name], [Degree], Committee Member [Committ Continue Reading...
