Category: Environment

Global Environment and Critical Threats to It Table of Contents Introduction Contributing Factors The Role of Human Activity Mitigating Strategies Conclusion Sources Introduction The global society faces many challenges, some of which are localized, and others can impact every single Earth dweller. The two that pose the biggest threat are the rise in the oceans…

Green Technology: Comparison of Economic and Environmental Implications Table of Contents Introduction The Concept of Green Technology Environmental Implications of Green Technology Economic Implications of Green Technology Conclusion References Introduction Technological advancement and innovative solutions in a variety of industries worldwide drive the business trends. However, significant environmental concerns contribute new demands to the technological…

Environmental Studies: Importance of Environmental Studies It is important to note that environmental studies are different from environmental sciences. The former is an interdisciplinary field that analyzes and builds knowledge on the current understanding of the environment, natural ecosystems, human societies, and cultures (Environmental Studies par. 1). In other words, it is a complex field…

Environmental Impact of Rice Production Introduction The production of rice has greatly increased as it is a staple food and hundreds of people consume it from across the world. Mostly, these are people living below the poverty line struggling to make a living in the developing countries such as South America. The production of rice…

Environmental Pollution: Causes and Solutions Introduction Pollution of the Earth in recent years has become a problem that worries environmental activists and the states. Pollution of the oceans, depletion of the ozone layer, and air quality in large cities adversely affect the health of people and animals. Although the states are concerned about the impending…

Bottled Water Impacts on Environment As the use of bottled water continue to rise steadily around the world, many critics have focused on its impacts on the environment, economy and other social implications related to the use, including waste management issues, depletion of groundwater, energy consumption and many more. In the US, for instance, in…

Environmental Problems and Their Potential Solutions In general, the environment may be defined as specific conditions or the surrounding in which a plant, animal, or person survives or constantly operates. In the present day, disturbing changes in the environment lead to the international communitys increasing awareness of the particular environmental problems that cause these changes.…

Protecting the Environment as the Most Important Problem Today, the global concern about environmental problems is nothing but a very essential issue. The concern has been achieved through scientific research, technological advancement, and global community benchmark discussions. A day hardly goes by without any remarks on the environmental problem since the world is confronted by…

The Lifes Extreme Environments For humans, suitable life conditions are associated with joy and comfort. However, this particular stance on life is not universally shared. An example of deviation from what is considered to be the norm of living is extremophiles. These organisms are capable of surviving in the utmost hostile habitats, for example, poison,…

World Health Organization: Response to Health and Environmental Issues Health Crisis among Homeless People in New York City New York City has an increased number of homelessness cases every year. According to the report from the city department of homeless services, from the year 2007 up to date, the number of families with children who…