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Papers On Environmental Issues & Ecology
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The Clean Air Act & The Chemical Products Industry
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A 15 page paper. In an effort to be responsible corporate citizens and to remain one step ahead of forced regulation such as that overseen by the Environmental fcy (EPA), the chemical products industry and chemical manufacturers trade associations have adopted 'Responsible Care.' The motto is 'Don't trust us, track us.' EPA is approaching attainment of the requirements of the 1996 additions to the 1990 Clean Air Act with common sense. Combined with the commitment of the chemical products industry, there is real progress underway to total attainment by the target date of 2002, and many of the world's countries are already adopting variations of the programs. Bibliography lists sixteen sources.
Filename: Chemist.wps
Jonathan Harr/A Civil Action
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A 5 page analysis of Jonathan Harr's stirring account of a civil action that was taken by parents whose children contracted leukemia due to polluted water. The corporations that polluted the water essentially got off the hook in this case, but were later held accountable by the EPA due to facts that came to light through this suit. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99civact.wps
The EPA and Reagan / Conflict & Disparity
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A 12 page paper that outlines the perspectives of the Reagan Administration regarding the EPA and considers changes that occurred during the Reagan Administration that negatively impacted the process and authority of the EPA. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Epareag.wps
The EPA's Self-Auditing Policy & The Impacts for Grant Teton National Park
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A 6 page paper that provides a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding the implementation of the EPA's self-auditing policy and its implications, both positive and negative, for Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Epaudit.wps
Winning in the World Market
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A 5 page paper exploring ways that a developing third world
nation can coexist with multinational corporations and retain full national sovereignty. The recent failed World Trade Organization (WTO) talks in Seattle brought world attention to the problem that developing nations face in developing their economies while still preserving national
sovereignty and protecting their environments. Points discussed in the paper include developing well-defined plans for development, dispersing the multinationals throughout the nation to provide greater opportunity for the people, forming liberal tax policies that encourage business and implementing the environmental standards determined by the US EPA. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSdevNation.wps
The Abiotic Environment
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A 2 page paper discussing the contribution of the abiotic environment to the support of life. That the abiotic environment is itself without life in no way diminishes its effect on the biotic component of the ecological web. The abiotic component encompasses environmental qualities such as water, temperature, acidity, nutrients available, osmotic pressure, light, soil structure and others. At its base, the entire system is driven by the energy of the sun, whether in terms of heat or light, and water is essential. The paper describes a picture of the activity contained on and within the forest floor. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSabiotic.wps
Energy Policy & The Environment
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This 5 page essay explores the U.S. energy policy and global environmental concerns. Several issues are addressed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Enerpolci.wps
Energy Sustainability: The Need for Alternative Energy Utilization
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A 10 page overview of the need for transitioning to a sustainable energy source and lifestyle. Emphasizes the environmental and economic costs
of our overdependence on fossil fuels. Suggests nuclear energy is the most viable alternative energy source and discusses the obstacles which
must be overcome to utilize that source.
Filename: PPenerSu.wps
Future Energy Demands
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6 pages in length. In the not-too-distant future -- with regard to history's timeline -- there will come a point when fossil fuels will have been depleted and humans will be forced to find alternative sources with which to power automobiles, household heating units and myriad other machinery that utilizes fuel. However, waiting until supplies are exhausted before establishing a workable alternative would place a major hardship upon future energy demands. For this reason, various options -- not only those that supply a form of fuel but also those that reduce and often eliminate pollution -- have been in the works for several years. The writer discusses the issue of future energy demands and potential fuel alternatives. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCFutEnerg.rtf
