Energy Economics Cost and benefit analysis is an analytical process, which is used to measure that whether the benefits or advantages associated with an activity is greater than its costs or not. It is one of the commonly used and formal tools for t Continue Reading...
Tourism Economics Over the last several years, the issue of climate change has been continually brought to the forefront. This is because a variety of scientific evidence is highlighting the damage that CO2 emissions are causing to the environment. Continue Reading...
This shows that media outlets have an extremely strong influence on individuals in their belief of global warming. The lack of knowledge in the real application of global warming is startling considering the real earnestness in which each of these i Continue Reading...
"Between and beyond these two large areas lie two more fields of great importance, the East Texas field and the Panhandle field in northwest Texas. Separate from these fields but also of major importance are those located in southern California. In Continue Reading...
Environmental Pollution Water Management Describe water management its uses and importance There are a number of fresh water sources to include: rivers, lakes streams, underground water and snow / glaciers. Fresh water supply problems include: ov Continue Reading...
Speech for How Solar Energy Works Specific purpose: To inform listeners how solar energy offers a beneficial source of renewable clean energy Central idea: Using solar energy offers a realistic source of clean energy, but governments and people mu Continue Reading...
It involves a new way of thinking and living "based on attention to people, and not primarily attention to goods" (Schumacher 70). Such a new system would prioritize the local community, would reinvigorate agriculture through the use of intermediate Continue Reading...
General Electric Jack Watson In 1878 Thomas Edison founded the Edison Electric Light Company which through mergers and acquisitions became General Electric (GE). The 19th and 20th centuries watched Edison's company grow into a massive multi-nationa Continue Reading...
This is related to bronchitis, asthma and long-term conditions such as lung cancer and bladder cancer (Robinson, 2009). It is estimated that the chances of getting bladder cancer is high for ex-smokers and passive smokers even after thirty years la Continue Reading...
Balancing the Needs of Today and Tomorrow: The Ethics and Philosophy of the Fracking IndustryIntroductionFracking, or hydraulic fracturing, has become an integral part of the global energy landscape. This process has allowed for the extraction of oil Continue Reading...
Life Cycle Analysis of an iPhoneIntroductionThis LCA is intended to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with the production, use, and disposal of a widget, which is a small electronic device that is used for various purposes. The goal of th Continue Reading...
Unless this model is fundamentally reformed as to take into account the overall health of the planet, the prospect of a sustainable future looks grim. References Hawken, P., Lovins, A., & Lovins, H.L. (1999) Natural capitalism: creating the ne Continue Reading...
Home Building Proposal bEfficiency, Safety, Comfort Energy Efficient Home Building Proposal for Mr. Fung The approved scope of this home improvement project includes the following: Inspecting and re-piping the heating system to fix circulation pr Continue Reading...
and, for what it is worth, there are no studies that conclusively prove thus far that eating organic leads to better human health, and even if there may be some anecdotal evidence that eating organic makes people 'feel better,' such organic consumer Continue Reading...
Sustainable Tourism and Its Boons Travel agencies have several sustainability practices that are germane to their business. These include educating travelers about appropriate, sustainable behavior, referring businesses that are sustainable, offerin Continue Reading...
Hidden Connections The advent of the information technology brought a revolutionary change in the way we think and apply science. Historically, inquiry in science has been based on a model that is connected point A to point B. And closely resembles Continue Reading...
Corn as a sweetener -- yes indeed, ketchup and to cook French fries -- all without providing the basic nutritional needs and taking more from the environment that is given back (pp. 109-19). Today, my epiphany began with a Sunday morning ritual -- Continue Reading...
The intentions of the signatories to the Universal Declaration on Human Rights were at least admirable. But such intentions mean very little when application is the issue. Justice and humanity are not always met with an even hand. Potentially, the Continue Reading...
" As far as economic conditions are concerned, as part of the company's strategy it is committed to aiding people with the social and economic problems that they face (Environment and Society). This is known as the community investment strategy. This Continue Reading...
Anthropology Andean Indigenous Interest and Rights regarding the Politics of the Amazon In today's society, there is a tremendous need for global initiatives to support biodiversity, conservation and the protection of nature, as well as the culture Continue Reading...
Greenhouse Gases Increased greenhouse gases will have a significant effect on the earth in the coming 10-20 years. Greenhouse gases are emitted through a number of activities, including the combustion of fossil fuels and from the flatulence of lives Continue Reading...
Governmental CSR policies do not only assist consumers or organizations, they assist both the consumer and the organization (The Impact of Government Regulations on Corporate Social Responsibility - How Government Policies Shape CSR, 2009). It is o Continue Reading...
On Feb. 2, 2007, the United Nations scientific panel studying climate change declared that the evidence of a warming trend is "unequivocal," and that human activity has "very likely" been the driving force in that change over the last 50 years. The Continue Reading...
Moriks58 Part 1 ( Just one Page) Primary Discussion Response is due by Wednesday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Sunday (11:59:59pm Central). Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respon Continue Reading...
innovations in agricultural technologies, the dire predictions of global famine made by Stanford University Professor Paul R. Ehrlich in his book, The Population Bomb (1968) have not materialized to date. Nevertheless, hunger continues to persist in Continue Reading...
Hydraulic Fracturing Fracking Fracking or hydraulic fracturing can be described as a process of drilling deep the earth after which a high pressure water mixture can be directed within the rocks for the gas trapped beneath the sand to be released. Continue Reading...
They are therefore no different to any other derivative that comes from plant or mineral and has been altered to provide some useful medicinal diagnosis. Laypeople react with revulsion since they are unaware of the scientific steps that have gone in Continue Reading...
The Potomac adds more moisture to the air and the weather, creating more potential for precipitation and a variety of other weather events (Weather Underground, 2011). The record precipitation for a single day during this time of year is still under Continue Reading...
Tobacco Smoking in United State of America Tobacco is a plant which belong to the nightshade family, which also include potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and red pepper. Whoever the concentration of nicotine in these vegetables is lower compared to Tobac Continue Reading...
First, all efforts should be made toward reducing our reliance on fossil fuels instead of encouraging continued reliance on automobiles in the future. Therefore, the available funds should be used to develop alternate transportation methods such as Continue Reading...
It is indeed sad to point out that the Kyoto protocol has not been enforced as a result of its rejection by the U.S. government and the Russian move of deferring it. Conclusion As pointed out by Hamada (2006).the process of controlling the global Continue Reading...
His philosophy of a ruler who used any means necessary to achieve his goals is not too far off from what Bush has done in the war in Iraq. Bush has misled the public; whether he did this deliberately or not is still up for debate but the result of h Continue Reading...
217+). It is not only the consumer, then, who might be affected by cost; producers also might be reluctant to grown or process organic foods unless they believed that consumers would continue to be willing to pay the price of the organic foods. Thei Continue Reading...
Mining on the Denniston Plateau Towards the northwestern side of South Island of New Zealand is situated a small settlement that is known by the name of Denniston. The area formed by this settlement is the West Coast region of the country. This smal Continue Reading...
CAFO's The Impact of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations In the past century there has been a substantial change in the way human beings raise and keep animals meant for food. While in the past there were great numbers of widely spaced small ind Continue Reading...
According to both testimonials and statistics, educated people report higher levels of personal happiness and job satisfaction. In her book, Nickel and Dimed, comfortably wealthy author Barbara Ehrenreich reports being taken out for a "$30 lunch an Continue Reading...
Hydraulic fracking of gas and oil wells in the northeast region of the United States is controversial, and it has the potential to create devastating and long lasting environmental damage and human health problems. How this part of the country been Continue Reading...
Greenhouse Emissions "The EPA…declared that carbon dioxide and five other greenhouse gases sent off by cars and many industrialized plants "endanger public health and welfare," setting the stage for regulating them under federal clean air laws Continue Reading...
Setting an example is extremely important, as it will stimulate the drive and demand for green technologies. Governments and powerful organizations can afford to invest in emerging green technologies. Lorick encourages investment in green technology Continue Reading...
Ben & Jerry The concept of unit pricing relates to the price per unit of a good. Often, companies like to convey the impression that buying a larger size saves the consumer money, but unit pricing allows the consumer to see whether or not this i Continue Reading...
