Agricultural Pollution Agricultural water pollution is becoming a major issue these days, not only in developed regions such as Europe but also in many other developing countries as well. Agricultural areas have the potential to pollute water in several ways. Runoff from farms carries sediments, nutrients, salts, pesticides, and fertilizers. Both surface water and groundwater can be cont

Nuclear Power The question of whether Long Island should have nuclear power plants is controversial. There are two sides that can be taken; however, both sides have their own share of problems. If we were to chose not to have nuclear plants, then eventually all natural resources will run out. Oil supplies as of right now will run out in two hundred years. But that is if we keep on using

Acid Rain One of the main causes of acid rain is sulfur dioxide. Natural sources, which emit this gas, are Volcanoes, sea spray, rotting vegetation and plankton. However, the burning of fossil fuels, such as Coal and oil, are largely to be blamed for approximately half of the emissions of this gas in the world. When sulfur dioxide reaches the atmosphere, it oxidizes to first form a sulfa

Oil Spills The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: the Harm That Followed Almost 14,000 oil spills are reported each year. The Exxon Valdez oil spill is one these reported and also one of the world’s most known. It was not the largest spill, but it had the most detrimental environmental effects known today. The Exxon Valdez spill is also the most expensive spills to date. The spill occurred in

Our Degrading Biosphere Today in the Biosphere all species face problems, present and upcoming, due to the human race. Side affects caused from our growing population and increasing technology has contributed and will continue to contribute to the degradation of our shared natural environment. Global air and water pollution, resource depletion, and species extinction are examples of th

Parks In Peril The article I read was titled Parks in Peril, and was printed in the E magazine. It discusses problems and many of the reasons Nationals and State Parks are having so many problems keeping up with maintenance and other things. The parks bring in much money from visitors and concessions, but due to budget cuts and increased popularity; the parks cannot keep up with basic an

Ecology ecology In the past decades there have been drastic and irreplaceable disappearances in earth. These include the drying out of the Aral sea, the fourth largest inland sea in the world. The reason for its disappearance is that the water that poured into it has been diverted. Another extraordinary case is the death of millions of starfish due to radioactive military waste in the

Environmental Chaos “Environmental Chaos” For years man has succumbed to his primordial desire of acquiring riches, which has plagued society since biblical times. The natural man’s attitude is an enemy of the environment and will continue to be so as long as man continues to be lead by the pursuit of wealth. This so called pursuit of wealth threatens to destroy the integrity of t

Persistent Organic Pollutants Pollution has become a major problem throughout the world. It comes in many forms, such as air pollution, noise pollution, water pollution, and many others. Chemical pollution is unique to the 20th century. New “super chemicals” have been in use by the general public since as early as World War II. The harmful effects of these chemicals have been evident

France France, also known as the French Republic or Repulique Francaise is country in western Europe and is one of the most popular countries in the world. It is also one of the oldest and historically and culturally most important nations of Europe and indeed, of the whole Western world. It is the biggest country in Europe. The population is nearly 55 million people. It lies near

Enviromental Pollution Climate Change and Evolution Introduction The ecological consequences of global climate change are expected to be drastic although not much is known as to how individual species will react to these changes. Irrespective of the causes of climate change, whether anthropogenic or natural, it is imperative that we address these concerns, as they will have widespr

Breaching The Dams, A Controversial Solution To Saving Salmon Breaching Dams - A Controversial Solution To Saving The Salmon TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction........................................ 1 The Army Corps of Engineers Role..................... 2 The National Marine Fisheries Services Recommendations.. 2 Proponents Of Breaching............................. 3 Technica

Polluting Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment. It is a major problem in America and as well as the world. Pollution not only damages the environment, but damages us also. It has cause many problems ranging from lung cancer to the greenhouse effect. It is all among us and but we continue to live in our own filth. What is the reason beh

Pollution AIR POLLUTION including WHO's 1999 Guidelines for Air Pollution Control Exposure to air pollution is as old as the use of fire by human beings Air pollution, both indoors and outdoors, is a major environmental health problem affecting developed and developing counties alike. It comes from sources of dust, gases and smoke, and is generated mainly by human activities but also nat

Pollution And Emissions POLLUTION AND EMISSIONS The issue of pollution is well known and often discussed. It is seen as a great problem by many, however the majority of these people neglect their responsibility to earth and refuse to help fight against pollution. This has led to health problems for many. Long-term exposure to air pollution can cause cancer and damage to the body.

Pollution Control Efforts to improve the standard of living for humans--through the control of nature and the development of new products--have also resulted in the pollution, or contamination, of the environment. Much of the world's air, water, and land are now partially poisoned by chemical wastes. Some places have become uninhabitable. This pollution exposes people all around the glob

Population And The Environment A stabilized population is an essential element of environmental sustainability at local, national and global levels. In addition, better environmental health and services are key elements of an approach to societies\' population and development goals. This video focused on areas of the world who are troubled with the consequences of population growth, env

Desertification Desertification has its greatest impact in Africa. Two thirds of the continent is desert or drylands. There are extensive agricultural drylands, almost three quarters of which are already degraded to some degree. The region is afflicted by frequent and severe droughts. Many African countries are landlocked, have widespread poverty, need external assistance, and depend hea

Global Wind Patterens Wind Power “They’re farming a different crop in Wyoming County these days—the wind. Atop a hill in this little town – population 729 – are 10 windmills that are expected to produce enough electricity each year to provide power for 1,700 homes. It’s not hard to see what this piece of the future looks like.” (Ploetz, A1) Wind power was developed as a majo

Viewpoint Of Wildlife Conservation And Outdoorlife Viewpoint of Wildlife Conservation and Outdoorlife I have picked two magazines that related wildlife animals should conserve comparing animals hunting offer freedom and no govern of rules. These two magazines¡¦ advertisers and editorials have different approach based on their readers, and they mainly focus their distinctive values of

China Environmet China and the Environment: Air Pollution and the Secrecy Concerns by local and some national-level officials about public reaction to news of the worsening of environmental conditions has delayed implementation of the 1989 PRC Environmental Law which requires regular environmental reports by all levels of government until 1997. The 1989 PRC Environmental Law stipulates

Oil Spills And Steps Of Prevention Effect of Oil Spills and Steps of Prevention A wrecked supertanker, with a black tidal wave of volatile crude oil spilling from its side, has become a powerful symbol of the destruction of the ocean’s wildlife population and the natural environment. On a seemingly regular basis, the nation’s newspapers and television screens are wallpapered with vivi

Produced Water Treatment Produced Water Treatment – Future Technology Polymer modified bentonite or organoclay, ET Ventures - ET #1, made by binding amine polymer with bentonite clay, this converts the clay to an oil-wet, hydrocarbon adsorbent material. Able to adsorb 88% of its own weight in hydrocarbons and 100% by volume. Combined with granular activated carbon treatment gives non-

Pollution Act The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990: A Policy Who’s Time Has Come This article talks about the Prevention Pollution Act of the 1990’s. This particular act signifies an effort to reduce pollution and is an important part of American history. This was an earlier focus on the need to reduce or repair environmental damage by controlling pollutants at the point where they ar

Dolly Sods The Effects of Human Influence on the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area In William Howard Taft’s 1909 inaugural address he said that, “The putting into force of laws which shall secure the conservation of our resources, as far as they may be within the jurisdiction of the Federal government, including the more important work of saving and restoring our forests and the great improv

German Greens Table of Contents · The emergence of Green parties in Europe: The Greening of Europe Begins · The Guiding Principles · Greens on the EU · Main Political Issues of German Greens · Current Situation in Germany · Bibliography The Greening of Europe Begins The Green movement as an electoral force is young. The first ecological and alternative political groups emerge

Environmental Justice Environmental justice has been broadly defined as “the pursuit of equal justice and equal protection under the law for all environmental statutes and regulations without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, and /or socioeconomic status” and also as one of four related concepts including environmental equity, environmental racism, and environmental classism. E

Pesticides PESTICIDES Pesticides are chemicals that are used to destroy pests. In the agricultural industry, pesticides are classified into two categories, carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic. A carcinogenic pesticide is a substance or agent producing or inciting cancer. On the other hand, a non-carcinogenic pesticide is substance that does not produce or incite cancer. Most ag

Recycling Recycling is an extremely important issue in our world today. Recycling is returning materials to their raw material components and then using these again to supplement or replace new materials in the manufacture of a new product. It is important for every person to take responsibility for his or her own contribution to the recycling effort. Recycling not only means reusing and

Recycling An ancient practice with many modern applications, recycling is the recovery and reuse of materials from spent products. In recent years recycling, also called materials salvage, has become a major part of environmental policy, due to the increased costs of solid- and hazardous-waste disposal, the scarcity of natural resources, and the growing concern over polluted land, water,