Environment

Introduction Environmental agendas have become major societal priorities that individuals are interested in for various reasons, including climate change and disastrous outcomes in the future. Regular people are trying to combat some of the damage through actions ranging from avoiding the use of plastic straws to installing solar panels and...

Introduction Modern energy sectors worldwide are particularly concerned with the use of exhaustive fuels as energy sources due to the growing environmental issues. Therefore, coal extraction, among other natural resources like gas or oil, is thought unsustainable. At the same time, coal remains a major source of power in the...

Introduction Climate change has been an issue that affects people on many levels and can have long-term effects on the environment. The problem of climate change is particularly significant nowadays since scientists and experts have finally concluded how certain damaging aspects of industrialization lead to global warming. Since the subject...

Radiological events can cause massive casualties and destructive consequences for several years after the event has occurred. Hence, it is essential to understand the radiological weapons and losses each type of weapons can cause to understand these hazards. In general, radiological events pose significant risks since they can impact national...

Natural disasters, which cause large-scale destruction, are quite often localized. Because of this, some natural phenomena can be poorly studied since they do not exist in the sphere of some people’s habitation. This category of cataclysms includes tsunamis, which can occur only near the coastline and when several conditions coincide....

The work that will be presented to you is devoted to the preliminary considerations of a future research. These considerations include defining the purpose statement, the sources to be used, ethical issues that can be encountered, and the methods. According to Creswell (2009), a consistent purpose statement includes an outline...

Climate change can be viewed from several points; nevertheless, it has become one of the leading social problems. The way to deal with the threat posed by this issue is to manage social and political difficulties at the same time. Thus, there is evidence of social changes, expressed in a...

Research Methodology This chapter describes the methodology used in the research process to investigate the possible utilisation of alternative energy sources in contrast to the existing traditional sources, with the focus on their impact on business and economics. To obtain the information on the use of alternative energy sources in...

Water resources on the planet are highly diverse and represent the most important substances necessary to ensure the life of living creatures. From small plants to humans, every living being needs water to sustain itself. Industries rely on water to manufacture food products, while underground waters are vital for maintaining...

Climate change has a multidimensional impact on the global community. One of the critical threats that should be considered by the United States officials is national security, since hurricanes such as Hurricane Michael, which damaged one of the Air Force bases, can occur in the future. This paper aims to...

Introduction The numerous adverse effects of pollution both on land and in the sea have obtained attention on local, state, and international levels. The fact that plastic does not completely break down with time only aggravates the scope of damage plastic waste causes to the planet. Indeed, the waters of...

The ecological systems theory developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner is helpful to understand what specific systems influence the development of children, as well as their views, perceptions, and behaviors. Therefore, this theoretical model is effective to support the collection and analysis of data to answer the main research question that guides...

Global warming is one of the public concerns that have been discussed over several centuries. People want to know about the consequences of their behaviors and decisions for nature and the environment. In addition to a number of economic, political, and social aspects, Sinnott-Armstrong (2005) focuses on the worth of...

Purpose The purpose of this essay is to critically analyze the concept of e-waste and offer a technological solution for the same. The essay will be divided into two parts, effects and solutions, with recommendations made on what can be done to further enhance the manufacturing industry’s ability to not...

Introduction With considerable changes in climate and landscape, a significant rise in the number of endangered species can be identified. The Endangered Species Act published in 1973 defines them as any creature that is “in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range” (U.S. Fish and...

Even though pollution is mostly associated with the outdoor environment, it is important to understand that rooms and entire buildings may also be polluted. Buildings are closed spaces, with little direct light and natural ventilation that are important for preventing pollutants from congesting. Besides, the most common reasons for pollution...

Water pollution is one of the most important current health concerns in Houston, Texas. Drinking water-primarily comes to the area from Lake Houston and ground waters, which are highly susceptible to bacteria contamination due to the urbanization of the surrounding areas. Groundwater pollution, soil erosion, eutrophication of lakes, and contamination...

Introduction Energy has become an essential part of the lives of modern people. We use fuel and electricity to have light in our homes, to make sure that our cars are working, and for a million other reasons daily. However, not many people think about the impact that the use...

Introduction Currently, the world faces a period of rapid changes with technological developments revolutionizing the way people live and, simultaneously, leading humankind to the global catastrophe of resource scarcity and climate change. The environment suffers from microplastics (further referred to as MPs) released by the degraded synthetic clothing, cosmetics, plastic...

Indiscriminate deforestation is a form of destroying our planet, increasing global warming by cutting down the forests. Government around the would should put an stop to indiscriminate deforestation because it cause soil erosion leading to disastrous mudslides, water cycle disruption causing fertile soil and plenty of rain become barren and...

The research begins by stating that the current stance in climate studies, which is manifested in the first decade of the 21st century exhibiting slower or muted warming compared to the last two decades of the 20th century. The majority of studies focus on the radiative exchange between the Earth’s...

Pollution is an urgent problem not only of local importance but also of the entire planet. In the 21st century, solving the most critical issues of ecology and preserving the Earth’s ecosystem for future generations became acute for all humankind. Addressing the main environmental challenges of our planet depends not...

Environmental change has had a profound influence on all life on Earth. While public discourse usually focuses on this process’ large-scale impacts, its effects on the molecular level are no less consequential. The present review explores the usefulness of biochemistry for assessing organisms’ and environments’ adaptations to climate change by...

Introduction This report discusses the methods of water purification and their usage in the countries of the Middle East. The problem of water purification is critical at present due to numerous environmental problems the world is currently facing. Freshwater is extremely necessary for survival. It is rather concerning that “over...

Abstract The Kyoto Protocol was an agreement aimed at seeing all the developed countries cut down their production and emissions of greenhouse gases by about 5.2 percent (Oberthur and Ott, 1999). This paper is a research study that digs deeper in looking at the emissions in the United Kingdom in...

Executive Summary First, the report gives a general introduction to renewable energy and its definition. Secondly, the various forms of commonly used renewable energy are discussed one at a time. Thirdly, the review of technology used to generate each renewable energy is given. Under the technology is also the awareness...

Introduction Sources of Energy Records show that the worldwide energy consumption in the year 2008 was 474 exajoules. Out of all of this energy use, about 90 percent of it came from the process of combusting fossil fuels (Statistical Review of World Energy 2006). Most countries get their energy from...

Executive Summary Climate change effects have brought about major challenges in all sectors of the economy. The sustainability of the tourists’ attraction sites and the industry as a whole is a major victim to this phenomenon because of its dependency on climatic conditions as a resource. This realization has forced...

Introduction Global warming is a term commonly used to describe the consequences of man- made pollutants overloading the naturally-occurring greenhouse gases causing an increase of the average global temperature, the subject of great debate and concern worldwide. According to all peer-reviewed scientific studies, if the amount of greenhouse gasses being...

Introduction Air pollution commonly referred to as ‘smog’, a contraction of the words smoke and fog, contributes to the greenhouse effect and is a significant health hazard to those in U.S. cities that contain numerous vehicles and are located in warm, dry climates. While the world awaits the inevitable far-reaching...

Introduction In the midst of the political and economical issues the world is facing, very few are giving attention to the more serious matter concerning mankind. Some may notice the baking hot weather they are experiencing than the usual while some dry and hot areas in the world may go...

Introduction Air pollution lies at the heart of the world’s environmental problems among which global warming heads the list. The leading contributors to air pollution are fossil fuel power plants. In addition, the cost of energy produced by such plants is high and goes on the increase. In contrast, wind...

The globe is experiencing an increase in temperatures as a result of the sources of energy used. Combustion of fossil fuels used in the transportation, production of electricity and production of cooking gas has led to the release of carbon dioxide that has a big hand in the global warming....

Introduction Waste management is an important scientific undertaking. It revolves around the handing of litter or trash not only to prevent environmental pollution but also to ensure that people are not exposed to diseases and other life-threatening conditions. Waste management includes all the processes that occur from the handling to...

Introduction Although some people still focus on the value of such resources like oil, it has become evident that the most valuable natural resource is water. Many countries have acknowledged the fact that drinking water is becoming scarce in many regions, and even highly industrialized and wealthy countries are prone...

Introduction Ras Laffan Emergency & Safety College (RLESC) is one of the top educational establishments in Qatar and the MENA region, providing educational services in the areas of emergency, safety, and fire services (Ras Laffan Emergency & Safety College 2018). RLESC has several facilities that are equipped with all necessary...

Introduction Disaster and emergency planning is vital for every state to provide safety of its citizens as well as visitors. Traditionally, a National Risk Register is a document that identifies possible risks and treats of different nature. Moreover, such registers evaluate the risks according to their probability and consequences for...

Research question – How to do different factors, such as natural disasters and human activity, the threat to human ecological security? Thesis statement – It is essential to study human-environmental security further to prevent a serious and even an existential threat posed to humanity. Introduction Environmental problems have become one...

Introduction The greenhouse effect is one of the frequently discussed topics in such fields as natural sciences, economics, and even health care. The atmosphere has to trap solar radiation and allows sunlight to pass through it, promoting normal temperature on the planet. The warming of climate occurs because the atmosphere...

Shortage of resources is among the key environmental concerns faced by humanity at the moment. With the current level of usage, it is likely that the supplies of oil and natural gas will reduce dramatically in the next few decades. Moreover, the extraction and use of oil pose a significant...