Category: Environment 1339

Air Quality Issues in New York Introduction Among the most serious environmental risks to metropolitan populations are air quality issues. Exposures vary by city and within cities, but all individuals living in cities are exposed to present pollution levels, damaging many as a result. Infants, small children, seniors, and those with heart and lung diseases…

Environmentalism Among People of Color The article is organized following the manifestations of environmental problems of minorities detrimental to their health. It describes the barriers, such as the quality of air, complications stemming from economic inequality, and the lack of support for movements in corresponding sections. In this way, these parts fit together by presenting…

Ferocious Fire and Catastrophic Destruction in Australia Australia experienced the worst fire seasons in 2019 and 2020 as bushfires exhumed many acres of land, leaving both people and animals displaced and devastated. According to a report by New York Times, millions of acres were destroyed, hundreds of homes destroyed, and at least 15 people killed…

Sustainability in Custom Border Services of Canada Table of Contents Introduction Past Present Future References Introduction Sustainable development is the path to the formation of a stable organizations development through time. It is composed of four categories, including economic, environmental, social, and cultural sustainability (Sustainable Development). The economic factor is concerned with potential capital gains…

Physical and Chemical Hazards Assessment in Newark, New Jersey Introduction Newark city is located in Essex County and consists of an average of 35% of the population of the county. Additionally, Newark is the largest city in the state of New Jersey concerning its population (3.1% of the total New Jersey population). There is a…

Impact of Toxic Substances and Resource Extraction Types of Toxic Substances Asphyxiants When methane, a common breakdown chemical, builds up in low-lying areas (such as gulleys), it may cause asphyxiation in those who breathe it in. A simple asphyxiant is a non-toxic gas that only causes harm when abundant in the atmosphere at high levels…

Ecological Footprint and Ways to Improve It Ecology plays a significant role in human life, and with the development of new technologies which harm the surrounding atmosphere, people are becoming more conscious about their footprints. According to Wackernagel and Goldfinger (2018), ecological footprint measures a persons activities that affect the global environmental situation. Those activities…

Threats to Biodiversity in the United States and Brazil Threats to biodiversity are a matter of significant concern nowadays as there are many species all around the globe which endangered due to different reasons. Some of those species may even face extinction, which is why many people and organizations take action to protect them. The…

Tsunami Resilience Plan for Seaside Any tsunami is a dangerous event that can take many peoples lives and deal much damage to buildings and structures in the area of effect. Citizens of coastal cities should be ready for such an occasion to save themselves in case of an earthquake strong enough to create a tsunami.…

The Tennessee Tornadoes of 2021 Table of Contents Introduction Impact Impact Mitigation Efforts Post tornado challenges in Tennessee Conclusion References Introduction There is minimal scientific evidence about how tornadoes occur exactly. This weather phenomenon has been documented widely, but the violent nature of its occurrence proves a significant limitation to the ability of scientists to…