Information on the Coniferous Forest

Drilling in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge

Although nuclear power plants provide us with an abundant source of energy, it's dangerous and unstable, and it's not regulated and maintained up to the legal standards and has harmful effects on its surrounding environment. The process of how nuclear engery is produced is described as well as the effects power plant leaks would have on humans and the environment.

Reasons for abolishing nuclear energy in our society and the affect of it on our environment.

Describes the environmental problem of acid rain. Examines how harmful it is on a global level. Offers possible solutions.

Discusses why Alternate Energies are important and should be further researched to benefit our future.

Discusses the importance of alternate sources of energy. Details the different types of alternate energy sources currently available.

Report on biophysical and human uses of Antarctica

The conventional case made for the existence of human-induced global warming involves political and scientific arguments regarding the cause of global warming, as well as its undesirability, are severely flawed.

Are weather forecasts really accurate? Evaluates the weather forecasts over a 19 day period.

Bad Science, Baltimore County and Etherical Dillema

A definition of biodiversity and possible causes why the Earth is losing species so rapidly. Some of the reasons including the dramatic increase in human population and the destruction by humans of habitat.

Shows results and techniques for the estimation of biomass in a grassland environment.

Discusses how the blessings of science and how it has changed our lives.

Essay discusses the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Management Plan.

Buckthorn is a tree in the Rhamnaceae family. Buckthorn tend to shade and crowd out more desirable plants and trees, including our native herbs, shrubs, and indigenous wildflowers.

"Gray water" is any water that has been used in house, except water from toilets. Shower, sink, and laundry water, gray water, comprises of 50-80% of residential "waste" water. The idea is you would have a household gray water system that connects to your gray water sources and sends the water to a storage source. From there you would pump the water to your garden, or crop field, so you would water your plants without having to pay for fresh water.

Describes three of the many interesting jobs available working with geography, marine biologist, biological technician and landscape architect. Describes how each profession utilizes geography.

Naturalist Farley Mowat investigated the huge numbers of caribou deaths in Canada and found that trappers, not wolves, were the primary cause of the deaths. The story of his investigation is told in his book, "Never Cry Wolf."

Evaluates the cause of ocean pollution and proposes ways in which we can reduce the growing problem.

Describes the impact and characteristics of avalanche hazards. Examples are provided. Details how classification of avalanches have changed throughout history.

Through the reduction of personal waste and pollutant production paralleled with the influx of a major awareness program we, can salvage the earth.

Common Buckthorn is a tree in the Rhamnaceae family. Buckthorn tend to shade and crowd out more desirable plants and trees, including our native herbs, shrubs, and indigenous wildflowers.

Discusses America's dependence on oil and the pending depletion of this natural resource. Also describes the environmental effects of oil and coal consumption.

Drinking water is contaminated in 12 California counties. According to California environmental officials, the contamination has been caused by the primary component used to in the manufacture of rocket fuel for planes and fighter jets. Government officials are planning action to fix the problem.

Deforestation causes not only the loss of our precious forests, but also the destruction of land, the extinction of species, and the loss of necessary and potentially helpful resources. This poses direct harm to us as human beings, but if we take proper means to prevent the total destruction of our land, we might be able to salvage what is left of our environment.

Essay consists of a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of global warming.

This essay adresses the causes, effects and possible solutions of deforestation in africa

With mounting accusations and studies against Depleted Uranium's innocuous effects, many political figures and organizations are taking action to introduce legislation on regulation.

Provides a discussion about desarrollo sostenible cause and effects written in Spanish.

Desert areas in some continents have formed because the "Prevailing winds", are far removed from areas of water and have lost most of their moisture by the time they reach those regions of the world. An example of these types of deserts is the "Gobi" and "Takla Makan", of Asia. Animals have adapted to desert life in all deserts on all continents.

Every day an average of two football field sizes of precious rainforest are torn down, killing millions of animals and destroying valuable pharmaceutical plants. As people tear down the rainforests they are affecting the ozone layer, and disrupting the process that lets plants fight the deadly amount of pollution the world produces every day.

An essay about the destruction and deforestation of the Amazon rainforest. Presents causes and offers solutions. Includes statistical information.

According to Environmental Protection Agency. The average American produces 100 garbage cans full of garbage every year. Every three months we throw away enough aluminum to rebuild every plane in every airline in America. Each year we throw away the equivalent of 30 million trees in newspapers. This, coupled with the 9,008,211 metric tons of industrial waste factories produce yearly, makes the United States of America the world leader in trash production.

Essay describes the four main types of droughts, why they occur, and how to prevent them.

Compares Toxic waste or electronic waste (e-waste) management in Asia and America. Examines the growth rate and future environmental threat the problem poses.

An explanation and interpretation of the different effects and causes of global warming on the Earth's precipitation.

Explores the effects of overfishing and illigal fishing in Australia. Discusses what must be done to stop it.

A number of energy alternatives to fossil fuel exist. While nuclear energy is environmentally friendly, it is also dangerous to operate and costly overview of the advantages and disadvantages of various sources of energy, revealing that other alternatives to fossil fuel exist besides nuclear energy. Solar and hydro energy are also considered.

An explanation of the pros and cons of the most commonly known energy sources, including wind power, solar power, the fuel cell process, nuclear power, and fossil fuel power.

A very strict and to the point essay regarding the many environmental issues in today's society. Including issues such as pollution and ozone depletion, fuel needs, and biodiversity.

This essay is about the growing amount of pollution, specifically in Canada. Examines findings of a study proving that children's health is being adversely affected by a variety of environmental contaminants.

Provides notes for an undergraduate environmental science class. Notes include outlines for the scientific method, major environmental factors and biotic factors.

Society through the environment's eyes leading on to matter and also pollution.

In the history of science vs. religion there has been no issues more intensely debated than evolution vs. creationism. Human creation breaks down into three simple beliefs; creation theory, naturalistic evolution theory, and theistic evolution theory. The complexities of all three sides create a dilemma for what theory to support among all people, religious and non-religious.

It is about the spread of leprosy across the world and how this effected by different physical environments.

Describes the many practices and recommended ways for dealing with forest fires. Discusses the history of fighting forest fires. Explores the environmental factors contributing to forest fires.

Gas is on the rise...it its clear that the need for an alternative fuel source is prudent. There is also a great disparity in the budgetary impact between rural and urban consumers of gas.

Arugments against genetically modified foods.

Essay in support of the use of genetically modefied foods.