Personal Responsibility and Action in Response to Social and Environmental Problems
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that, far too often, individuals make the assumption that there is little or nothing they can personally do about the vast number of social or environmental issues that have an impact on the health and well-being of the planet and all of its inhabitants. The problems seem too large for one very small person to make a dent in. To make the decision that one’s own action, regardless of the realm in which it is taken, will ultimately be meaningless is to assure that it will be just that. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Personal Statement/Admission to Graduate School
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A 3 page paper in which the writer offers a student advice on how to write a personal statement for admission to graduate school for a master's in real estate development. The writer dwells heavily on a vision of wanting to develop green communities. No bibliography.
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Perspectives on the Ozone Layer Depletion
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(6 pp) We have been hearing bout the depletion in the ozone layer for quite some time now; long enough in fact that we may start to wonder if it is so much hype, or continues to have basis in reality. We that thought in mind, we shall gather information concerning this depletion from three separate disciplinary perspectives. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Pesticide Effects On Wildlife
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7 pages in length. Pesticides have proven indispensable in contemporary society, however, they have also wreaked havoc upon the environment. From the small farmer to large conglomerates, the use – and in many cases misuse – of pesticides has created detrimental consequences for wildlife. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Pharmaceutical Waste in Europe
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In this 5 page paper the pharmaceutical industry is examined with the argument that waste is not dealt with in the most effective manner due to the amount this would cost and the ability of companies to cut costs and remain in the law, or fail to be caught and prosecuted when they breach the law. The paper compares the way businesses have to deal with hazardous waste in the UK where the emphasis is on legislation, and compares this with Italy, where the emphasis is more of a stakeholder approach by the use of the annual accounts. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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PHILOSOPHY AND THE ABSTRACT WILD
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This 8 page paper discusses the philosophies evident in Jack Turner's book, The Abstract Wild. Examples, arguements and quotes included and cited. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Physical Geography and Socio-Environmental Responsibility
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A 14 page research paper on this science of global environmental change. The writer defines physical geography, presents an historical overview of it, and attempts to explain reasons for physical geography's neglect of certain relevant social issues concerning the environment. It is noted that this example represents a basic misunderstanding of the relationship between science and the philosophy of science. Contemporary perspectives and a look at the future direction of physical geography are provided as well. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Phytoremediation
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10 pages in length. The more contaminated man makes his planet, the more frantically he seeks ways to reverse the damage. Historically, toxic soil has been unearthed and redistributed into landfills; tainted sediment has continued to spill into bodies of water, kill the fish and sicken all who eat it; and polluted groundwater has all too often leeched its way into drinking supplies. In short, no method to liberate heavy-metal contamination has proven effective for eradicating its presence - until the discovery of phytoremediation, the process by which green plants are used to break down and/or absorb toxic substances in air, soil, sediment, sludge and groundwater. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Piers Blaikie’s “At Risk: Natural Hazards, People's Vulnerability, and Disasters”
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This 5 page report discusses Blaikie’s 1996 book and his theories regarding the vulnerability of people in certain circumstances in the wake of a disaster. Blaikie’s years of field work in the Third World nations allowed him to develop his premise that the usual focus on natural hazards as being responsible for provoking disasters is actually out of place in the issues of political ecology and so-called “recovery.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Pittsburgh’s Environmental Trials
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A 6 page paper discussing environmental abuses and concerns in Pittsburgh in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, using three chapters of “Environmental History of Pittsburgh and Its Region.” The chapters discussed here provide valuable information on the course of events surrounding the decades-long controversies concerning Pittsburgh’s environment, but they overstep bounds in seeking to blame any of the causes we know of today. The results are the same, but seeking to point fingers rather than encouraging individuals to work for a common good is counterproductive and obscures lessons from the past that could be useful today. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Planning and Cities
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This 5 page paper looks at the issue which need to be considered by city planners. A holistic approach is advised with issues such as the reasons for cities growth and the influence of transport examined. A possible solution to inner city congestion is also discussed with an illustrative diagram.
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Planning and PPG6
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This 10 page paper considers a plan to develop a stadium and retail park 12 kilometres for the centre of a town. The paper is written as a report that first considers the development in line with PPG6 and then looks at the factors that will determine if a public inquiry should be held, the potential objections that can be raised and how a residents committee will need to be prepared for the inquiry. The paper includes a sample questionnaire that could be used to gather local opinion. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Planning Case Study
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This 10 page paper considers the position of a company seeking to develop a 0.5 acre to operate a textile coating process using a flammable solvent result in polluting waste. Waste outputs will pass through an incinerator and then pass through a catalytic converter. The location is the site of a derelict Victorian house. The paper considers the potential for the project to gain planning permission and an operating licence. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEplanenviro.rtf

Planning Permission for Wind Farms in Ireland
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This 8 page paper considers the difficulties with planning permission in Ireland and how this impacts on the development of wind farms in a country that is failing to develop sufficient sustainable energy resources. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Plant And Animal Species In The California Desert
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6 pages in length. The California desert is not conducive for just any life form, but rather only those who have effectively undergone the necessary physiological adaptations that allow them to withstand extreme heat and cold. Indeed, it can readily be argued that heat is not the only prerequisite for desert environment, inasmuch an arctic-like atmosphere is just as much a part of the desert since its water source is locked within the ice structures. Therefore, there are two distinctly separate entities of life forms that exist within the desert landscape: the heat-adapted and the cold-adapted. Bibliography lists 9 sources and 5 small charts.
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Pluralism and the Politics of Environment
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This 9 page essay reviews the pluralistic issues surrounding the modern environmental movement. What can serve as a resolution? What concerns must all groups evaluate and resolve? Bibliography lists seven sources.
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Political and Environmental Concerns of the Last Two Decades: The Dissolution of the U.S.S.R., Overpopulation, and Global Warming
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A 5 page discussion of the most important political and environmental events of the last two decades. Identifies the dissolution of the U.S.S.R. as being one of the most important political events and overpopulation and global warming as two of the most important environmental concerns. The author details the importance of each in regard to world politics and world environment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Political Discourses and Ethical Approaches That May Impact on Environmental Issues
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“In the context of a risk society, environmental problems can only be addressed by changing two things at the same time - our ethics as well as the social and political institutions through which we make decisions”. This 9 page paper discusses the above proposition using two mainstream and two radical political movements; socialism, feminism, ecofeminism and deep ecology. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Politics and The True Effects of Air Pollution
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This 3 page paper examines research in the area of air pollution and why nothing is being done to resolve the situation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Pollution
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An 8 page paper which examines the affects of pollution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Pollution And A Hypothetical Landowner: Implications Of The Law
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5 pages in length. The environment around Fred Smith's land has been in trouble for a long time due to decades and decades of misuse, exploitation and degradation, which have ultimately placed a tremendous burden upon the land and air resources. Re-establishing what has already been destroyed, as well as protecting what still exists, is what local and state law enforcement officials are working feverishly to achieve before Smith's chemical plant imposes anymore damage. With the support of environmental law, significant improvement will be established to rectify damage already done as well as prevent any further from occurring. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Pollution and China
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A 6 page paper which examines the pollution problems in China. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Pollution and the Tourism Industry
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This 20 page paper examines the link between tourism and pollution focusing on air and water pollution. The paper explores how and why tourisms is causing pollution, this includes looking at how tourism is increasing, the ways in which air travel increases the presence of greenhouse gases and the pollutions caused by cruise ships. Other sources of pollution are also discussed with the paper ending by considering the extent of the pollution. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
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Pollution from the Santa Barbara Oil Platforms
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5 pages. Gives an overview of the unsightliness and pollution being caused by the oil platforms off the coast of California. While there are some positive aspects of the oil platforms, such as the fact that they support marine life, the negative ones in the form of pollution far outweigh the good. Included is a 1 page abstract of this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Pollution in China
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This 8 page paper examines the problem of water and air pollution in China, assessing the causes and extent of the problem as well as the measures that have been taken to reduce pollution. The paper also considers measures taking in other areas to deal with similar problems. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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Pollution In Los Angeles, California
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A 5 page paper. Until recently, Los Angeles was the smoggiest city in the United States. It is now in second place after Houston. This essay discusses the air pollution and provides some data regarding Los Angeles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Pollution in the Rhine: Effects on the Environment
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A 15 page overview of the environmental degradation which has been experienced in the Rhine region as a result of overdevelopment. Outlines the industrial and domestic pollutants and discusses their impact to the environment and to human health. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Pollution Prevention
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7 pages in length. Damage control - rather than prevention - has historically been the approach to addressing environmental impact caused by human activity. Despite knowing well before the crisis point what potential problems are inherent to, for example, automobile emissions, the powers that be and their equally powerful lobbyists successfully blocked any and all attempts to rectify the damage already done. Now with that crisis point looming, it has become politically correct for environmental issues to be at the forefront of contemporary issues in an ever-urgent quest to stave off -- not necessarily undo -- what may be the single-most detrimental impact of man's self-serving perspective. As such, the best approach is one that reduces waste, minimizes toxic exposure for workers, optimizes materials, improves product local and global competitiveness as well as enhances an organization's image of social responsibility - all within a cost-effective manner. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Pollution Prevention Can Create Profit
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This 9 page paper argues that a company that there is not an automatic clash between profit making and pollution reduction, The paper argues that preventing pollution can result in both direct and indirect profits. The paper looks at both theory and real life examples to present this argument. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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Pollution: Green County Pennsylvania
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A 3 page review of the many pollutants impacting this region. This paper focuses on impacts from coal mining and coal-burning coal plants but it also emphasizes the importance of non-point pollutant sources. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Pollution: China And The United States
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This 5 page paper addresses the air pollution in China and in the U.S. for the purpose of comparing pollution and asthma attacks in a country where bicycles are a primary mode of transportation to a nation where motor vehicles are the primary mode of transportation. Data regarding asthma attacks in each country are provided. The reason for the high level of air pollution in China is discussed. The writer then discusses hybrid cars as an alternative. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Population and the Environment
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An 8 page paper which examines population control as it concerns the affects of population, directly and indirectly, on the environment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Population Explosion of the 20th Century and its Effect on a Sustainable Future
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In 5 pages the author discusses the population explosion and its effect on a sustainable future. The population explosion that has occurred in the 20th century is astounding. If the population continues to increase at the present rate as projected, something will have to be done about the number of people on the planet in order to have a sustainable future on Earth. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Population Theory and Malthus
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This 7 page paper looks at the theories of Thomas Malthus on population growth and control. His controversial views were not universally accepted as they appeared to condone the abandonment of welfare provisions due to the relationship between food production and population growth. Alternative views have been put forward in the years since Malthus first published his theories, as such the theories of Esther Boserup which can be seen as a strong contrast to Malthus are also considered. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Potential Impact Of Greenhouse Gases: Combating The Problem In Monroe, MI And Toledo, OH
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10 pages in length. Humanity's self-interest knows no bounds. No matter the level of destruction his actions cause, he always justifies it as a necessary occurrence in order to advance the human species. The irony of such an assertion is both laughable and terrifying at the same time; man's continued callous treatment of the environment will one day disintegrate the very planet upon which humans live, so how can such damaging aspects as greenhouse gases override any possible benefit of using fossil fuel? Such a myopic and self-absorbed perspective over the decades has finally created a tangible panic throughout the world as entire societies are quickly succumbing to the climate changes directly attributable to greenhouse ozone depletion. Along with myriad other American cities, Monroe, MI and Toledo, OH are doing their part to combat the problem. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Poverty, Inequality and Globalization
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This 3 page paper discusses the statement that “we live in a world where poverty and inequality are increasing and increasing globalization has not benefited the poor countries”. The paper examines both sides of the argument using relevant data to support the arguments, before coming to a conclusion. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Precautionary Principle
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A paper which considers the relevance of the precautionary principle to environmental issues, and the extent to which research and development should be constrained by this principle. Bibliography lists 10 sources
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Predications for the Future
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This 5 page essay focuses on predictions for the world in the context of cultural geography. Several issues are explored inclusive of population, agriculture, ethnicity, and religion. No bibliography.
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Presentation Guideline for Global Warming
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A 3 page guide for an oral presentation on global warming. The paper presents as balanced view as possible in only 3 pages, discussing evidence of polar ice cap and glacier loss as well as the fact that Al Gore's Tennessee farm frequently runs afoul of the state environmental commission. The paper discusses the difficulty of measuring true data in the face of naturally occurring phenomena such as El Niño, concluding that the evidence for global warming is compelling enough that certainly we should be acting to counteract it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Price of Change/Global Warming
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A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses the need to stop global warming and preserve the environment. The writer argues that this will be expensive but that this is a price that humanity has to pay to ensure the future. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Problems Facing China
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A 7 page research paper in which the writer, first of all, lists three serious problems facing China and, then, gives the criteria for this selection. The writer then discusses one of these problems, i.e., pollution and environmental degradation, how the government has addressed it in the past and what should be done in the future. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Process And Mine Wastewater Treatment: Procedures And Recommendations
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15 pages in length. The mining industry has long been a contributor of toxic chemicals and wastewater by virtue of its processing format; the mining of the twenty-first century continues to be responsible for myriad environmental concerns directly related to wastewater containment and disposal. The standard way to address these issues has typically included such approaches as utilizing large holding ponds to store the wastewater, however, this option has served to leach the toxins through the insufficient liners and directly into groundwater supplies. Another option is that of wastewater streams, an idea that is falling more and more behind in its ability to "meet increasingly stringent discharge limits" (GE Infrastructure Water Process Technologies, 2005). Recycling wastewater back into a useable, nontoxic commodity is the trend toward future treatment, an option that will provide for the production of high quality water, as well as the ability to recover, treat and resell valuable mining by-products. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Promoting the Use of Free-Range Livestock
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A 10 page paper discussing the increased production of free range food animals and the benefits the change can hold for both animals and humans. The paper explains free range production; reviews recent news about its benefits; and suggests ways that marketers can promote the use of animals raised more naturally, with little if any antibiotic or hormone use. Pasture-raised animals have more omega-3 fatty acids per serving, less total fat and more vitamin E, and can be more profitable for producers. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Proposal to Clean Up Connecticut's "Filty Five"
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A 12 page paper presenting a proposal and rationale for requiring that Connecticut's oldest operating power plants no longer be exempt from any current standards. Technology exists now that was only dreamed of in the 1970s; the business of pollution abatement is old enough that it is no longer a high-dollar item relative to the benefits it provides. Newer power plants are far more efficient than are older ones, both in their use of power-generating fuel and byproduct emissions. Industry has come to the place that power plant emissions are far less of an issue now than in the past, but there are older installations that were exempt from original standard-setting and have managed to remain so over the decades. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Protecting the Water Supply Against Pollution; The Support of the Law in the UK
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This 12 page paper considers what laws are in place in the UK, directly, or indirectly through the EU to [protect the environment and drinking water against pollution. The writer considers this from different angles, including the difficulty of bring a prosecution and limitations on the remedies. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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