ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

I selected the following issue and have to write an article explaining my position and rationale in a convincing style. It has been argued that urban sprawl is the root of many environmental problems. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

Critical Thinking & Environmental Challenge

I need to locate an article that discusses how the state or federal government has used critical thinking to address an environmental challenge (climate change, water shortage, etc). I'm still trying to locate one but am having no luck. Could you suggest an article, or periodical, book etc that I can use for my assignment? Thanks in advance

Nuclear Power Pros and Cons

I'm working on a paper that covers the current debate surrounding nuclear power (pros and cons) Can you refer me to any articles that I might use in my research? It would be great if there was a current debate regarding building a new power plant or once again using a specific plant after years of inactivity. Maybe there's a town/city that is debating this issue?

Environmental Issues

Introduction: In 1983, the General Accounting Office (GAO) survey found that three out of four toxic waste landfills in southeastern United States were located in communities where the population of minorities exceeded that of whites. The fourth landfill was located in a community that was 38% African American. In contrast, minorities made up only 20% of the region's population. In 1987, the United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice found that the percentage of minorities in areas of toxic waste sites was twice that of areas without toxic waste sites. Researchers studying air pollution, lead poisoning, pesticide exposure, and workplace hazards have found similar patterns. Today ... click for more

Preservation, Conservation, and Land Ethics

1) Differentiate between the preservation ethic and the conservation ethic. With which ethic do you identify the most—preservation or conservation? Why? 2) Consider a forest or another natural resource in your region or in the area where you grew up. Give an example of a situation in which you may adopt a conservation ethic and one in which you might adopt a preservation ethic for the natural resource. Are there any conditions under which you would follow neither and instead adopt a development ethic?