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• Norway

  Norway, a European country situated near the Arctic Ocean, spreads over approximately 304,282 square kilometers of land and 19,520 square kilometers of water. When assessed at a national level, Norway … Continue reading “Norway”

• Robert Marks’ ORIGINS OF THE MODERN WORLD

  Marks tells us that he will base his book around four interrelated topics and themes, the first, industrialization, the second, political organisation and the creation of nation states, the third, … Continue reading “Robert Marks’ ORIGINS OF THE MODERN WORLD”

• Sustainable transportation

  Based on the way they have been designed and constructed, almost all suburban cities have been built around car culture (McGillivray). This is the reason many people in Peel Region … Continue reading “Sustainable transportation”

• Environmental disaster – BP Oil spill

  Deep ecology goes beyond a limited shallow approach to environmental issues. It offers a comprehensive philosophical framework that argues the core values of social work and its conventional ecological models … Continue reading “Environmental disaster – BP Oil spill”

• Providing protein in the future

  Human population is predicted to be 9.5 billion by 2060 (Jacobsen, 2017), which is an increase of 34% in world’s population (Carter, 2010). Not only does it lead to global … Continue reading “Providing protein in the future”

• MRT project in Rawalpindi

  Rawalpindi is a city in Pakistan, with a population of approximately 2.098 million people. Before the construction of the Metro bus, the population travelled via motorcycles, rikshaws, taxis, and personal … Continue reading “MRT project in Rawalpindi”

• Heat Mortality and Energy Policy in the Changing Indian Climate

  I. Introduction The Republic of India has emerged as a regional and global power with massive economic growth and a flourishing young citizenry, despite pressing problems such as overpopulation, environmental … Continue reading “Heat Mortality and Energy Policy in the Changing Indian Climate”

• Can climate change be having a positive impact?

  Can climate change be having a positive impact?   Giving a rise to potential for de-extinction. De-extinction has always been a phenomenon seen as unfeasible and a matter of fiction. … Continue reading “Can climate change be having a positive impact?”

• Food irradiation – scientists’ toy or everyman’s joy?

  As one could conclude from the title, this article journal focuses on the heated debate regarding food irradiation. This article is biased towards supporting the process of irradiation, rather than … Continue reading “Food irradiation – scientists’ toy or everyman’s joy?”

• 15 Facts about Recycling

  The important facts about recycling are immense. What is the use of filling landfills with trash from valuable materials we have used only once? The best thing to do would … Continue reading “15 Facts about Recycling”

• The Mantis Shrimp

  Though neither the biggest nor the fastest animal on earth, the mantis shrimp is one of Mother Nature’s most exquisite creations, a perfect specimen of the harmonisation between physics and … Continue reading “The Mantis Shrimp”

• The Mantis Shrimp

  Though neither the biggest nor the fastest animal on earth, the mantis shrimp is one of Mother Nature’s most exquisite creations, a perfect specimen of the harmonisation between physics and … Continue reading “The Mantis Shrimp”

• Seaweed

  Seaweeds are marine macroalgae that are found in coastal areas around the world. Seaweeds typically grow in the intertidal zone where light allows a sufficient amount of growth for seaweeds … Continue reading “Seaweed”

• Green Bonds

  1. Introduction   Demographic change, increasing natural resource demands and urbanization have had critical roles in the enhancement of climate change at a global scale (Satterthwaite, 2007). The resulting climate … Continue reading “Green Bonds”

• ESCAPING THE CITY: SINGAPORE

  Introduction Throughout the rapid transformation of society, working class is facing a variety of challenges, such as work pressure, lack of finance and inability to engage with society. These challenges … Continue reading “ESCAPING THE CITY: SINGAPORE”

• Natural Gas

  1.1 Background to study   Globally, the energy mix has been experiencing an interesting dynamic. With more interest in energy security and environmental sustainability, cleaner energy resources have considerably gained … Continue reading “Natural Gas”

• Spot blotch disease

  The spot blotch disease of wheat is caused by the imperfect asexual form of the fungus (anamorph) named Bipolaris sorokiniana (syn. teleomorph Cochliobolus sativus, which is the sexual form). The … Continue reading “Spot blotch disease”

• GM plants and crops

  A Genetically Modified (GM) or transgenic crop is a plant that has a novel combination of genetic material obtained through the use of modern biotechnology. For example, a GM crop … Continue reading “GM plants and crops”

• Deforestation

  Though we may not always realize it, the natural beauty of our environment and the forests that cover the Earth’s surface are vital to flourishing life on Earth. Without the … Continue reading “Deforestation”

• Climate Change

  Introduction: At the point when changes in the normal climate happen, we call these climate changes. They can be characterized by the contrasts between normal climate conditions at two separate … Continue reading “Climate Change”

• Shipping companies – complying with changes in legislation

  Abstract: In 2020 IMO has compiled some new regulations, which forces the shipping companies to adapt to these legislations in order to operate at sea. The new legislation states that … Continue reading “Shipping companies – complying with changes in legislation”

• Willingness to Pay (WTP) for international Climate Change mitigation efforts

  This study builds on the work of Berrens et al. (2004) and Bergstorm et al. (2004) to investigate the impact of access to information concerning the payment vehicle used on … Continue reading “Willingness to Pay (WTP) for international Climate Change mitigation efforts”

• Ensemble Smoothed Seismicity Models for the New Italian Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Map

  Abstract The smoothed seismicity models plan to be introduced into the new Italian Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Maps 2017-2018. In this study we report progress on the use of smoothed seismicity … Continue reading “Ensemble Smoothed Seismicity Models for the New Italian Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Map”

• Ocean conservation

  The ocean is something that impacts everyone on earth. The Ocean Conservancy is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness to problems that are happening in the ocean today. Janice Searles … Continue reading “Ocean conservation”

• A11 Fiveways to Thetford Improvement assessment

  Critical Evaluation of the Impact Identification Process and Mitigation Measures of the A11 Fiveways to Thetford Improvement.   European Environmental Impact Assessment During last decades, environmental aspects started to be … Continue reading “A11 Fiveways to Thetford Improvement assessment”

• Sources of air pollution

  Air pollution is contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere (WHO, n.d.).   There are … Continue reading “Sources of air pollution”

• Wildlife Conservation

  Wildlife Federation Deepwater Horizon explosion impacted the gulf wildlife causing the worst oil spill in U.S. History. This article is based on facts from a study that was done in … Continue reading “Wildlife Conservation”

• Heavy metals

  1.0 INTRODUCTION The soil is not only the medium for the growth of plants and the disposal of waste substances in the environment but also a vector of many waste … Continue reading “Heavy metals”

• Sustainability of the Beef Cattle Industry and Beef Consumption in Australia and Globally

  Australian’s possess an obsession with meat, consuming a whopping 92.5kg per person per year, well above the Global Average of 34kg (OECD, 2017). Of all forms of animal protein beef … Continue reading “Sustainability of the Beef Cattle Industry and Beef Consumption in Australia and Globally”

• Dead Sea Transform Fault

  In the last few decades, since the 1960s, the Dead Sea Level (DSL) has been dropping continuously from a level of 395m BSL. Currently it reaches 430m (1400ft) below sea … Continue reading “Dead Sea Transform Fault”

• WASTE MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION

  1.1 Summary In general waste occurs when people utilize the earths’ natural resources and do not go about it in an efficient manner, hence leaving off remains that have little … Continue reading “WASTE MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION”

• Earthquake forecasting

  The Indian subcontinent situated on the boundaries of two continental plates is very prone to earthquakes. All five SAARC nations India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh who have the himalayan range … Continue reading “Earthquake forecasting”

• Soil management

  The view of the soil is often just a surface view quite literally. The soil is a habitat. But a look beneath the surface is well worth it. The importance … Continue reading “Soil management”

• Investments in climate change

  To mitigate the climate change catastrophe, “investments in low-carbon energy technologies will need to at least double, reaching $500 billion annually by 2020, and then double again to $1 trillion … Continue reading “Investments in climate change”

• Environmental security

  BACKDROP OF PHENOMENON National security is a state-centric approach, and human security focused on securing its nationals is considered complimenting each other in some respect. By virtue of its characteristic, … Continue reading “Environmental security”

• Political ecology

  1.0 Introduction For the past few years, economic development has been centralized heavily on the exploitation of natural resource, leading to serious land degradation and soil erosion in most countries … Continue reading “Political ecology”

• Liquefied natural gas for maritime transportation

  The focus for this chapter is the transition away from heavy oil based fuels used for maritime transportation towards the utilization of liquefied natural gas as a replacement. Current and … Continue reading “Liquefied natural gas for maritime transportation”

• Quality of water in Witbank

  I chose to tackle the problem of water quality in Witbank where my focus will not be on the quality of tap water but rather on the quality if water … Continue reading “Quality of water in Witbank”

• Potential Environmental Impacts of Textile Waste

  1. Introduction 1.1. Potential Environmental Impacts of Textile Waste Textile industry emits large quantities of pollutants in form of liquid discharge, solid wastes and air pollutants to the environment. The … Continue reading “Potential Environmental Impacts of Textile Waste”

• Waste management

  Abstract Waste management is a successful instrument to minimize generated wastes, and improve environmental conditions. In spite of the large share of developing countries in the textile industry, limited information … Continue reading “Waste management”

• Investigation Into Chitosan-Based Coatings Technology

    1. Introduction Recently, there is a lot of considerable research works has been proceeded and implemented to meet the scientific challenges for protecting environment and ecosystems. The main concern … Continue reading “Investigation Into Chitosan-Based Coatings Technology”

• Red tides

  Abstract Redtide is a marine phenomenon and not a natural phenomina that poses great risk to the economic and health livelihood of people in ‘coastal areas’.PSP or (Paralytic shellfish poisoning) … Continue reading “Red tides”

• TECHNO – ECONOMICAL ANALYSIS FOR WIND POWER PROJECT

  TECHNO – ECONOMICAL ANALYSIS FOR WIND POWER PROJECT ABSTRACT This paper presents a methodology for the selection of “Wind farm site and Wind Energy Generator WEG)” based on the Technical … Continue reading “TECHNO – ECONOMICAL ANALYSIS FOR WIND POWER PROJECT”

• Inhalation of pollutants and the impact on the CNS

    Background Inhalation of pollutants and the impact on the CNS Diesel exhaust (DE) largely consists of diesel exhaust nanoparticles (DENPs) (1). DE forms an important contribution to the total … Continue reading “Inhalation of pollutants and the impact on the CNS”

• Land use and land cover

  The knowledge of land use and land cover is important for any socio-economic planning of a region. The term land use means the use of land for human activities like … Continue reading “Land use and land cover”

• Internal Combustion Engine

  Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction: History and Development Internal Combustion Engine remains the most dominant method of world transportation since its invention in early 19th Century. Extensive research and technology … Continue reading “Internal Combustion Engine”

• Micro Irrigation Technologies in Gujarat

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• Pollution from Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles

  The automobiles play an important role in the transport system. With an increase in population and living standard, the transport vehicles as well as car population is increasing day by … Continue reading “Pollution from Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles”

• Wildlife sightings in the urban, suburban and rural areas

  For some of the wildlife of Belfast, particularly the red fox and hedgehog, it was difficult to compare the number of sightings recorded as a whole with current wildlife population … Continue reading “Wildlife sightings in the urban, suburban and rural areas”

• Tilapia rendalli

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• Environmental Policy in Nigeria

  1. Introduction In most parts of Nigeria, people have embraced residing or living around waste as part of their natural habitat (environment) and this have existed over period of years. … Continue reading “Environmental Policy in Nigeria”

• Developing efficient adsorbents for cadmium removal

  The present study explores four adsorbents prepared from watermelon rind as a lignocellulosic material for developing efficient adsorbents for cadmium removal from aqueous solution and environmental real samples. Batch adsorption … Continue reading “Developing efficient adsorbents for cadmium removal”

• Environmental impact of food production and consumption

  In the last few decades, the environmental impact of food production and consumption have become a phenomenon of growing concern under different perspectives and with several related consequences in term … Continue reading “Environmental impact of food production and consumption”

• Pollution

  Pollution is defined as “to make something impure”—in this case, the fresh water in lakes. The pollution of water restricts its use for some human need or a natural function … Continue reading “Pollution”

• Sustainable development

  Although sustainability is a popular concept in the modern world, it has no single widely accepted definition. A variety of interpretations arose due to the concepts’ origins rooting in a … Continue reading “Sustainable development”

• Highend Recycling

  Project Formulation Problem statement: The company Tingfinderen, is a Danish company that was established this year (2015). It recycles Danish design pieces, typically ones with a historical value, and reconstructs … Continue reading “Highend Recycling”

• Are stakeholders willing to pay towards shea tree conservation and production?

  Non-timber forest products are crucial to the sustenance of rural livelihoods across all regions in Sub-Saharan Africa (CIFOR, 2005).They are major source of food and income for most rural people … Continue reading “Are stakeholders willing to pay towards shea tree conservation and production?”

• ENERGY SUPPLY, ITS DEMAND AND SECURITY ISSUES.

  PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE 1. Introduction Energy is inevitable for human life and a secure and accessible supply of energy is crucial for the sustainability of modern societies. Continuation of … Continue reading “ENERGY SUPPLY, ITS DEMAND AND SECURITY ISSUES.”

• Is Namibia ensuring sustainable fishing?

  Abstract Human life cannot exist without the provision of nutrients. Governments of the world especially in the developing world have been on the battleground with hunger to feed the unfortunate … Continue reading “Is Namibia ensuring sustainable fishing?”

• Energy saving prototype – design and testing

  There is research available at length that describes the formation of attachment to a product, an example is that done by Ruth Mugge. From her research it becomes clear that … Continue reading “Energy saving prototype – design and testing”

• Zooplankton in El Dekhaila Harbour

  Abstract This study focused on the spatial and temporal distribution, composition and abundance of zooplankton in El Dekhaila Harbour. Zooplankton samples were carried out seasonally during 2012 on nine sampling … Continue reading “Zooplankton in El Dekhaila Harbour”

• Improving energy consumption and energy saving behavior

  i. Project brief Energy waste is an issue of considerable size. Not only at home, but more increasingly so in public spaces. The TU Delft has set itself a number … Continue reading “Improving energy consumption and energy saving behavior”

• FLOOD MANAGEMENT POLICY AND LEGISLATION

  ABSTRACT 1) INTRODUCTION: Flood is a natural phenomenon which has its effect on the monetary and social stage and in addition has its impact on environment. Because of climate change … Continue reading “FLOOD MANAGEMENT POLICY AND LEGISLATION”

• Fish farming

  Fish farming is a form of aquaculture which involves raising or culturing fish usually for food in a given body of water such as a pond , lake or reservoir … Continue reading “Fish farming”

• Agricultural Pest Detection and Classification

  Abstract In agriculture research of automatic pest detection and disease detection is essential research topic as it may prove benefits in monitoring large fields of Cotton crops and thus automatically … Continue reading “Agricultural Pest Detection and Classification”

• Coastal pollution

  Coastal pollution is a change in the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water and sediments. This causes degradation of the natural quality of the coastal environments, and affects the … Continue reading “Coastal pollution”

• Heavy metals pollution in coastal sediments – Lagos port area

  The objective of this study was to assess the heavy metals pollution in coastal sediments within the Lagos port area, Southwest Nigeria. This was with a view to investigate the … Continue reading “Heavy metals pollution in coastal sediments – Lagos port area”

• Solid waste management

  CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION The solid waste management is one of the most important problems for most cities around the world. Solid waste landfill must be designed to protect the environment … Continue reading “Solid waste management”

• Climate change literature review

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• SITE AND ESTABLISHMENT REQUIREMENTS OF TREES AND SHRUBS.

  This assignment will cover picking the best tree or shrub to plant in a particular area covering the fundamental factors and procedures that are critical to tree and plant establishment … Continue reading “SITE AND ESTABLISHMENT REQUIREMENTS OF TREES AND SHRUBS.”

• Propellants used in space programs

  1. Introduction The propellants used in space programs pose specifically three environmental concerns: Ground-based Impacts which range from groundwater contamination to explosions caused by improper handling of propellants. Atmospheric Impacts … Continue reading “Propellants used in space programs”

• Energy in India

  1.0 INTRODUCTION Coal sector is to be in the prime source of energy of our country. Majority 0f Indian cola resources spread over the states of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh … Continue reading “Energy in India”

• Green House Gasses

  Global warming has always been a controversial topic, but this controversy has changed in recent years. The dispute over global warming’s existence is not an issue any more. Scientists are … Continue reading “Green House Gasses”

• The approach to manage Storm Water in Visakhapatnam

  CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION This project generally develops approach to manage Storm Water in Visakhapatnam and to protect all low-lying areas using Geographical Information System. It is important to … Continue reading “The approach to manage Storm Water in Visakhapatnam”

• Biomass sources and sectors that use biomass streams

  Brazil offers many opportunities in the field of biomass and bio-based value chains like biofuels, bioelectricity and high-value bio-based products like biochemicals. The Dutch government has beenis supporting Dutch businesses … Continue reading “Biomass sources and sectors that use biomass streams”

• Grape plants

  Introduction The Grapes is long-lived, perennial plant, it can exist spot for the number of 30 years on average. Grapes are produced at the end of life-cycle. The vine is … Continue reading “Grape plants”

• Essay: Seaweed ( macroalgae): an omnipotent source for sustainable life – a review

  abstract the consequent reduction of land resources by human activities such as pollution, over exploitation, industrialization, migration etc has lead man to search for other alternative ways to meet the … Continue reading “Essay: Seaweed ( macroalgae): an omnipotent source for sustainable life – a review”

• Essay: Wood Species

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• Essay: Physical and mechanical properties of clayey soil

  INTRODUCTION 1.1 General A reinforced soil foundation consists of one or more layers of a geosynthtics reinforcement and controlled fill placed below a footing to create a composite material with … Continue reading “Essay: Physical and mechanical properties of clayey soil”

• Essay: ‘Sick building syndrome’ (SBS)

  CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION According to EPA A991, the ‘sick building syndrome’ (SBS) definition is a common situation which is always effect especially among workers building where the … Continue reading “Essay: ‘Sick building syndrome’ (SBS)”

• Essay: PT Toba Pulp Lestari Tbk – Forest management

  CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction This chapter provides the case study’s background and problem statements. Subsequently, it also states the research questions, research objectives and case issues for this case … Continue reading “Essay: PT Toba Pulp Lestari Tbk – Forest management”

• Essay: Dangerous climate change

  How can the Dutch state contribute in the best way possible to move towards a viable prevention system to prevent dangerous climate change? When nature speaks, humans can only listen. … Continue reading “Essay: Dangerous climate change”

• Essay: WASTEWATER TREATMENT BY MULTIPLE EFFECT EVAPORATOR

  ABSTRACT The main goal behind this project is to treat highly generated TDS, TSS, BOD, etc. The utility model discloses a multiple-effect evaporation waste water treatment system which comprises at … Continue reading “Essay: WASTEWATER TREATMENT BY MULTIPLE EFFECT EVAPORATOR”

• Essay: Climate Effect On Building façade

  Abstract : Building façade is one of an important element of the architecture. It have a significant effect on energy conservation and the comfort of the building users. The façade … Continue reading “Essay: Climate Effect On Building façade”

• Essay: HOW TO MANAGE THE DISCHARGE OF WASTES WITH THE DEVELOPMENT IN COLOMBO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1. Waste management refers to the collection, transportation, processing, recycling and disposal of waste materials. These waste materials are solid, liquid, gaseous and even radioactive substances. … Continue reading “Essay: HOW TO MANAGE THE DISCHARGE OF WASTES WITH THE DEVELOPMENT IN COLOMBO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL”

• Proposal: Alternative Energy Sources for American Residents

  Executive summary The United States of America is facing a growing problem with regards to energy dependence. The current lifestyle of most American residents is highly based on the consumption … Continue reading “Proposal: Alternative Energy Sources for American Residents”

• Essay: Design and fabrication of two symmetric CPC collectors without cover plate

  4.1 Introduction This chapter focuses on the design and fabrication of two symmetric CPC collectors without cover plate, E-W oriented (south facing), for converting incident solar radiation to thermal energy. … Continue reading “Essay: Design and fabrication of two symmetric CPC collectors without cover plate”

• Essay: Corporate Responsibility: Integrative New Approaches for Coastal and Environmental sustainability

  ABSTRACT In recent years and even currently, the rule entails focus on both Governmental Initiatives and Corporate voluntary practices with the view to curb industrial pollution in the study area … Continue reading “Essay: Corporate Responsibility: Integrative New Approaches for Coastal and Environmental sustainability”

• Essay: Feather pecking – causes and solutions

  Introduction The chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is a domesticated subspecies of the Red Junglefowl. Chickens were originally domesticated for cockfighting, and barely used for meat or egg production. Only around … Continue reading “Essay: Feather pecking – causes and solutions”

• Essay: Potatoes and GM potatoes

  The potato is one the most important vegetables that we grow due to its source of vitamins and fibers. In November of 2014 the UDSA approved commercial planting of genetically … Continue reading “Essay: Potatoes and GM potatoes”

• Essay: Energy dependance and renewable energy sources

  Executive summary The United States of America is facing a growing problem with regards to energy dependence. The current lifestyle of most American residents is highly based on the consumption … Continue reading “Essay: Energy dependance and renewable energy sources”

• Essay: Climate Effect On Building facade

  Abstract : Building facade is one of an important element of the architecture. It have a significant effect on energy conservation and the comfort of the building users. The facade … Continue reading “Essay: Climate Effect On Building facade”

• Essay: HOW TO MANAGE THE DISCHARGE OF WASTES WITH THE DEVELOPMENT IN COLOMBO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

  INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1. Waste management refers to the collection, transportation, processing, recycling and disposal of waste materials. These waste materials are solid, liquid, gaseous and even radioactive … Continue reading “Essay: HOW TO MANAGE THE DISCHARGE OF WASTES WITH THE DEVELOPMENT IN COLOMBO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL”

• Essay: Use of fossil fuels and global warming

  Due to global warming and other ill-effects of conventional energy sources, there is a need to produce energy by clean and environmental friendly ways. Fuel cell is one of the … Continue reading “Essay: Use of fossil fuels and global warming”

• Essay: Illegal dumping of healthcare waste

  The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996) provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health and well-being. However, the illegal … Continue reading “Essay: Illegal dumping of healthcare waste”

• Essay: SEED BANKS AND THEIR SIGNFICANCE

  Introduction to seed banks: Seed bank can be defined as: ‘Seed banks are simply a source of conservation of different species of seeds in order to restore their population by … Continue reading “Essay: SEED BANKS AND THEIR SIGNFICANCE”

• Essay: Maintaining biodiversity

  In this essay I will tell you about the why species are threatened, how existing material/mineral resources can be maintained, if humans are becoming less or more diverse on global … Continue reading “Essay: Maintaining biodiversity”

• Essay: Fossil fuels

  We learned in this topic about organic chemistry and this essay is going to tell more about what fossil fuels are and why they are so important in our society, … Continue reading “Essay: Fossil fuels”

• Essay: Orangutans – ‘The man of the forest’

  ‘The man of the forest’ is often what people would call orangutans in Malay language. They are the only great apes that find in Asia. Orangutan lives in Indonesia and … Continue reading “Essay: Orangutans – ‘The man of the forest’”

• Essay: Deforestation

  Deforestation is the act of cutting down or burning all the trees in an area. It seems that some people are thriving on the suffering of others by using the … Continue reading “Essay: Deforestation”

• Essay: The RIO 2012 – United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD)

  The RIO 2012, also known United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) or Earth Summit 2012, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2012 ‘ twenty years … Continue reading “Essay: The RIO 2012 – United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD)”

• Essay: Pollution

  Pollution is everywhere around you. Its all over the whole planet. It makes us humans, plants and animals ill. But what exactly is ‘Pollution’? Pollution is contamination. There are different … Continue reading “Essay: Pollution”

• Essay: Climate change

  A multitude of biologically significant environmental changes are projected to occur as a consequence of anthropogenic climate change (Solomon et al., 2007). How will life and biodiversity on Earth respond … Continue reading “Essay: Climate change”

• Essay: Deforestation

  Essay: DEFORESTATION In the development country, the increasing need of a land space for agricultural, industrial and residential; and the most importantly urban development needs are required with the growing … Continue reading “Essay: Deforestation”

• Essay: Environmental energy

  INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction The fuel cell, wind turbines, hydrogen turbines and photovoltaic arrays are environmental friendly. This type of generations rapidly increasing around the world because they can increasing the … Continue reading “Essay: Environmental energy”

• Essay: Energy sources and the environment

  Burning fossil fuels is a major factor why environmental pollution kept on increasing. Most of our electricity came from fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. The energy … Continue reading “Essay: Energy sources and the environment”

• Essay: Using Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Photo Voltaic (PVT) for energy

  The company wants to evaluate the potential of using Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Photo Voltaic (PVT) for energy and for possible return selling onto grid. Manufacturing is a … Continue reading “Essay: Using Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Photo Voltaic (PVT) for energy”

• Essay: Human activity and environmental changes

  Introduction The unparalleled relationship between human activity and environmental changes as central to public policy, draw some public interest worldwide. It is public knowledge that human activity causes climate change, … Continue reading “Essay: Human activity and environmental changes”

• Essay: The agriculture sector and extreme weather

  Probably, agriculture sector is the most vulnerable to extreme weather event such as drought. Droughts are expected to become more frequent and severe in different spatial and time scale in … Continue reading “Essay: The agriculture sector and extreme weather”

• Essay: Water pollution

  Water pollution can be characterized from various perspectives. Usually, it means one or more substances have built up in water to such an extent that they cause problems for animals, … Continue reading “Essay: Water pollution”

• Essay: Disposable fashion

  Buying a skirt, shirt or a new purse is just as normal these days as getting a coffee and a croissant in the morning: for ‘5,- consumers buy a coffee … Continue reading “Essay: Disposable fashion”

• Essay: Agriculture

  ‘Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, but the only riches she can call her own'[2]. The growth in the demand for food, feed and fiber globally is anticipated … Continue reading “Essay: Agriculture”

• Essay: Blizzards

  Blizzards are,in essence,very big,very powerful,and very dangerous snowstorms. Blizzards can bury entire towns in over ten feet of snow. The term blizzard came from the word used to describe a … Continue reading “Essay: Blizzards”

• Essay: China faces a massive marine pollution issue that is a hazard to the environment

  China being a developing country has many international laws relaxed to enable it to develop. However the Country hasn’t done enough to adhere to guidelines when it comes to waste … Continue reading “Essay: China faces a massive marine pollution issue that is a hazard to the environment”

• Essay: The Deepwater Horizon explosion

  The Deepwater Horizon explosion occurred on the 20th of April, 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico. An explosion aboard the offshore drilling unit was a result of a fire that … Continue reading “Essay: The Deepwater Horizon explosion”

• Essay: Energy sources and renewable energy

  Energy has turned into a to a great degree interesting issue for Americans in the course of the last couple of years, with explanations behind our energy concerns going from … Continue reading “Essay: Energy sources and renewable energy”

• Essay: Rainfall variability

  Many studies on rainfall variability had been used data at relatively in all resolutions, either global climate models (GCMs; e.g. Reason 1998; Goddard and Graham 1999; Cook 2000; Rautenbach and … Continue reading “Essay: Rainfall variability”

• Essay: Soil and nutrients

  Questions concerning soil fertility, erosion and the use of fertilizers are currently at the forefront of the global agricultural agenda. By the middle of the 21st century, enough food will … Continue reading “Essay: Soil and nutrients”

• Essay: Factors that affect crops

  It is known truth that growth and productivity nutrients contents of oil seed crops significantly affected by different environmental dynamics. The deficiency of water is well thought out one of … Continue reading “Essay: Factors that affect crops”

• Essay: Green buildings

  Global warming problem has become the focus of world attention. In recent years, the greenhouse effect has made a heavy global climate change and has seriously developed many illnesses and … Continue reading “Essay: Green buildings”

• Essay: Daphnia sp. (crustacean)

  Daphnia sp. is a small crustacean that has a wide distribution and high diversity with over 100 species of Daphnia identified by scientists (Ebert 2005). Daphnia sp. is more commonly … Continue reading “Essay: Daphnia sp. (crustacean)”

• Essay: Are humans any smarter than frogs in a pot?

  Are humans any smarter than frogs in a pot? If you put a frog in a pot and slowly turn up the heat, it won’t jump out. Instead, it will … Continue reading “Essay: Are humans any smarter than frogs in a pot?”

• Essay: The Little Owl (Athene Noctua)

  INTODUCTION The little Owl (Athene noctua) is a red-listed species in Denmark . The species is widespread in North America, Asia and in Europe where the Danish population represent the … Continue reading “Essay: The Little Owl (Athene Noctua)”

• Essay: Using a water reservoir for the garden (draft)

  Introduction Water conservation are the policies and activities to manage fresh water as a sustainable resource, to protect the water environment, and to meet current and future human demand. Population, … Continue reading “Essay: Using a water reservoir for the garden (draft)”

• Essay: Bioethanol production from agricultural waste

  ABSTRACT Renewable energy is now capturing a good share of the worldwide headlines because of concerns about declining supplies of fossil fuels, escalating population and industrialization triggering ever-increasing demand of … Continue reading “Essay: Bioethanol production from agricultural waste”

• Essay: Biological diversity

  WHAT IS DIVERSITY? During Convention on Biological Diversity, the most general accepted definition of biodiversity was ‘variability among living organisms from all sourcesand the ecological complexes of which they are … Continue reading “Essay: Biological diversity”

• Essay: Sustainability and global warming

  The principles of sustainability refer to the environmental, economic and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development. To guarantee sustainability in the long run a suitable balance must be found between these … Continue reading “Essay: Sustainability and global warming”

• Essay: Evaluate rain water quality of Khorramabad

  The objective of the present study was to evaluate rain water quality of Khorramabad for one year at 4 stations at 4 different points using some parameters and Multivariate statistics … Continue reading “Essay: Evaluate rain water quality of Khorramabad”

• Essay: Jamaica Bay

  Jamaica Bay is a beautiful 9,151.8-acre sanctuary located on the southern side of Long Island, and between Brooklyn and Queens. It is filled with countless islands, waterways, meadows, and even … Continue reading “Essay: Jamaica Bay”

• Essay: Biodiversity

  The degree of variation of life is called; biodiversity. It is a measure of the variety of organisms present in different ecosystems on earth. This can refer to genetic variation, … Continue reading “Essay: Biodiversity”

• Essay: Prospects of exploiting energy corridor

  Introduction 1. The availability of energy resources is considered as one of the key components for economic development. As the development process accelerates, the demand on energy automatically increases. Hence, … Continue reading “Essay: Prospects of exploiting energy corridor”

• Essay: Light pollution

  In this project we are going to discuss the subject ‘light pollution’. We will discuss the following topics: What is light pollution Causes light pollution Effects of light pollution on … Continue reading “Essay: Light pollution”

• Essay: Renewable low-carbon energy generation

  In September 2013 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the Fifth Assessment Report briefing in its climate change series. Garnering international attention, the report has concluded that scientist’s … Continue reading “Essay: Renewable low-carbon energy generation”

• Essay: Impact of mining on biodiversity and citizens

  The Exxaro Resources Limited company plan to start mining the 4000 hectare mining site of Fairbreeze once the mining in Hillendale is completed. Exxaro hope to start mining soon because … Continue reading “Essay: Impact of mining on biodiversity and citizens”

• Essay: Promoting Population Control and Water Conservation

  Imagine yourself taking a nice warm shower, brushing your teeth, giving your dog a bath, doing things people do on a daily basis. Do you stop once to think where … Continue reading “Essay: Promoting Population Control and Water Conservation”

• Essay: Leonardo DiCaprio on climate change

  ‘You Can Make History or Be Vilified By It’: Leonardo DiCaprio at the UN Climate Summit At the United Nations Climate Summit, Leonardo DiCaprio addressed more than 100 world leaders on … Continue reading “Essay: Leonardo DiCaprio on climate change”

• Essay: Renewable energy

  In September 2013 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the Fifth Assessment Report briefing in its climate change series. Garnering international attention, the report has concluded that scientist’s … Continue reading “Essay: Renewable energy”

• Essay: Global warming

  The topic global warming is an important issue nowadays. Global warming has two words that has summaries dangers that face humanity. Warming happens because of the effects of the gases … Continue reading “Essay: Global warming”

• Essay: Individual news article analysis

  Executive Summary In this report, a summary of the issues that was provided in the article about BHP Chief Mr Mackenzie says coal is still the future. There are several … Continue reading “Essay: Individual news article analysis”

• Essay: Determinants of Awareness in Concern to the Climate Change Among Malaysian Students

  Abstract Climate change continues to be an issue that generates a lot of discussion globally. With various initiatives, protocols and declaration being set out to avert the consequences of an … Continue reading “Essay: Determinants of Awareness in Concern to the Climate Change Among Malaysian Students”

• Essay: Wind turbines

  1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Wind Wind energy is simply the air in motion. It derives energy from the moving air. It is caused by the uneven movement of air in the … Continue reading “Essay: Wind turbines”

• Essay: Supply of energy to the desalination plant

  Energy is needed for the every stage of the desalination. Power required for the system includes power for seawater pumping, high-pressure pumping, and chemical treatment pumping. Considerable amount of energy … Continue reading “Essay: Supply of energy to the desalination plant”

• Essay: Reduction of electricity consumption

  Abstract- Efficient utilization of energy has become increasingly essential in recent years because of environmental issues such as climate change and global warming. Environmental problems are very important issues and … Continue reading “Essay: Reduction of electricity consumption”

• Essay: Creation of a polder in Jakarta

  Flooding is a common phenomenon in Java’s northern coastal regions. Climate change is to blame to some extent; the floods are due to climate changes such as rising sea levels. … Continue reading “Essay: Creation of a polder in Jakarta”

• Essay: An online pollutants concentration monitoring system

  Abstract: In the last decade pollution has increased at quite a tremendous rate. People are subjected to air pollutants both within and outside spaces depending on the actions of individuals. … Continue reading “Essay: An online pollutants concentration monitoring system”

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