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Acid Deposition on Forest Environmental Studies Case Study
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Excess nitrogen oxide deposition causes a reduction in tree population in forests. Frequent emission check and servicing would help in curbing acid rain.  Next to vehicular pollution, agriculture plays an important role in releasing nitrogen in the atmosphere.  Use of organic fertilisers and controlling the use of pesticides will help in reducing the acid deposition.
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How important are natural resources in causing civil wars Environmental Studies Coursework
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The resource conflicts will be entirely terminated when we stop considering the consumption of nature as profits, as a free good, while we diminish our natural capital. The precedent rates of accretion of capital, which are now merrily schemed forward, were achievable due to the indefensible exploitation of natural resources.
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Disaster Management & Emergency Planning: Floods in UK Environmental Studies Research Paper
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Climate change is a big factor to consider, especially now, when talking about natural disasters and calamities. Different countries around the world are experiencing different disasters such as earthquakes, flooding, thunderstorms, and tsunamis just to name a few. Climate change is a very alarming phenomenon that the world is experiencing.
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Construction Health, Safety & the Environment Environmental Studies Assignment
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The proposed project is the development of the site with the purpose of housing for rent. The complete details of the site plan can be found in appendix I. The site was a former maintenance depot and garage for a bus company. In order to make the site suitable for the project, the garage was demolished and foundations and remains were converted into hardcore by crushing.
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Americas Growing Focus on the Environment Environmental Studies Essay
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Kennecott, Alaska is an example of the dangers of extracting natural resources without examining the serious repercussions that can occur as a result.  This case study is also a good learning tool for historical environmentalists to use when trying to understand the relationship between human and natural ecosystems.
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North America Drought which Occurred due to Global Warming Environmental Studies Literature review
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Producing the lowest average of 5.4 MAF between the years 2001 to 2003, the drought that has recently occurred in North America was the worst natural disaster in history (Awitness 2010). Aside from the absence of clean drinking water which is vital for people and animals to live, the profitability of the businesses related to agricultural products suffers most (Tafari 2005).
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The Effects of Petroleum on Dry Land Environmental Studies Literature review
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Petroleum, crude oil, sometimes colloquially called black gold, is a thick, dark brown, or greenish liquid. A widely believed myth is that the oil itself is flammable; however, it is actually the gas that evaporates from the oil that is flammable. Petroleum exists in the upper strata of some areas of the Earth's crust. Another name is naphtha. 
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Machu Picchu: Planning for Sustainability Development Environmental Studies Case Study
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Concerns about preserving unspoiled natural environments, historical sites, and supporting local populations and commerce have grown in popularity in the past few decades. These ideas have also permeated the fast-growing business of tourism. Sustainable tourism is defined as an industry which attempts to make a low impact on the environment and local culture.
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How Does Smoke Affect the Environment Environmental Studies Research Paper
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Individually some cases can clearly be seen which show that smoke has had lethal effects on the lives of plenty. An incident can be quoted here which occurred in 1952 when clouds of smog covered the city of London killing almost 4000 individuals. Smog created was so much that the individuals living in the Great London were not able to breathe 
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Creating More Environmental Regulations for Airlines in the European Union Environmental Studies Essay
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CO² emissions emanating from the airline industry are even higher than previously expected. Airlines emit approximately twenty percent more carbon dioxide into the environment than previously expected and the industry as a whole could be putting about 1.5 billion tones a year by 2025 assuming current growth trends.
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Science of Earthquakes Environmental Studies Term Paper
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An earthquake is a natural phenomenon that is caused by tremors below the surface of the earth. The tremors are themselves caused by the abrupt release of energy inside the earth’s crust. When this energy is released, it creates seismic waves, which then cause motion in the tectonic plates. These tectonic plates are large rocky sections.
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The BP Oil Spillage Accident Environmental Studies Report
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The accident took place on April 20, 2010, killing 11 employees and injuring 17 other people on board. The leak was capped 3 months later on July 15, and by that time, over 4.9 million barrels of crude oil had already been spilled in the Gulf of Mexico. The well has been declared dead by the federal government.  
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Evolution and Adaptation of Cacti Environmental Studies Literature review
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Modifications appeared in some species, such as the number of seeds or the outside appearance, but the basic structural functioning inside remains. With this stable adaptation, cacti will thrive on earth for millions of years to come with the same structure and functioning, unless there is a dramatic change in the environment that would cover the dry land with water.  
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Air Pollution Risks Environmental Studies Research Paper
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The problem of air pollution in China is going to require a much more significant effort to solve than what has been done thus far. Although some measures have been effective in holding air pollution levels at a relatively stable level, shifting weather patterns and air quality testing have proven that these levels remain unacceptably high 
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Human Impacts on Ecosystems Environmental Studies Literature review
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In the 1400s, lead, mercury, and arsenic were effectively used for this purpose. Similarly, in the 1600s, the problem of ants was tackled by the use of a mixture of honey and arsenic. In the later part of the 1800s, US farmers used various arsenites as well as tobacco derivatives to control pests. The greatest expansion in pesticides was seen after World War II.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Oil Environmental Studies Essay
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It is evident that oil has several advantages. It has the property to react easily with oxygen and therefore, it can produce high energy after combustion. The easy combustion assists in transportation, electricity generation, etc. It exists in abundant quantity in nature. At the same time, it is economical and cost-effective.
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Environment and Safety Environmental Studies Case Study
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The remedies should be employed on-site so that the safety and health of everyone is assured and the stronger the enforcement of such clauses will be the lesser would be the hazards associated with it, hence reducing the risks involved. We should keep on revising these systems and regulation and improve its execution. 
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Natural Freshwater Resources: Considered Safe for Drinking, Washing, and Cooking Environmental Studies Research Paper
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the government in Kuwait has implemented the method of multi-stage flash or MSF in its desalination plants. The water desalinated through MSF plants is then mixed with 5 to 10 percent Brackish water so that small amount of essential minerals are included in it in order to improve its palatability after which the water is pumped to the distribution system ready to be supplied to the consumer.
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Indicators of Climate Change Environmental Studies Essay
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Insects are among those used as indicators of climate change. Studies show that insects and birds are very sensitive to environmental and climatic changes. Therefore, they can be used to predict climatic changes. The behaviour of insects and birds changes when weather and climatic conditions change.
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Consideration of Alternative Methods of Energy Efficient Lighting Environmental Studies Assignment
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The author states that achieving a quality lighting environment is primarily a matter of choosing the right equipment that satisfies both of the needs above, that of balancing the design requirements of the building and rooms and limiting the actual number of the fixture and light types in order to have a reasonable impact on reducing carbon footprint.
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The Greenhouse Effect Environmental Studies Research Paper
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Global Warming can be defined as, the increase of the overall temperature prevailing in this world. However, the word can be said to possess a broader meaning as it is directly or indirectly related to the whole atmosphere of this world. Greenhouse gases are the direct source of the problem identified as Global Warming.
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Reasons for Water Contamination in the Russian Federation Environmental Studies Research Paper
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One of the most vivid examples of the neglect by the water resources is considered to be the area covering 2/3 of European Russia - the Volga watershed, in which practically all water sources do not meet Russian standards. The main sources of water pollution in the country include municipalities, agriculture, and industry.
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Analysis of Water Scarcity Environmental Studies Research Paper
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Water is an essential commodity in our day to day lives as it determines the survival of the ecosystem. Without it, all living organisms such as plants, humans, and animals among others would be extinct and the food chain would be broken (Postel, 2007). For example, fish cannot survive without rivers, oceans, and lakes and where domestication is involved, fish ponds.
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Significance of the European Unions Policy on Aviation Emissions Environmental Studies Essay
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Air transport is very vital in the current world and has many crucial functions in modern society. It facilitates both economic and cultural exchanges around the world. It is an important source of employment and growth in many regions of the world. Aviation has also been put on the list of contributors to global climate change.
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Natural Gas Drilling, Cause and Effect Environmental Studies Research Paper
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  For example, even though solar energy is a renewable source of energy, still we are unable to exploit it fully because of the huge expenses needed for the conversion of solar energy into useful forms of energy. In short, even though fossil fuel energy is non-renewable and not much friendly with the environment.
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Effects of Population Density in terms of Noise Pollution and Space Environmental Studies Research Paper
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In a study by Mihăiescu and Odagiu (2007), maximum noise levels came from “traffic, the technical quality of vehicle and quality of rural surface or the road situation” in general. With people going in and out of work, school, or any business, it is not a wonder why noise pollution is more prevalent in urban areas.
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Centre for Renewable Energy Sources Environmental Studies Literature review
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The author states that the immense energy potential of the ocean has been recognized long ago, but the exploitation of waves in the electricity production has started to be investigated only for some last decades. Nowadays it is brought out clearly that some methods of ocean wave energy conversion can be successfully used for this purpose.
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Quest for Energy and Environmental Destruction Environmental Studies Literature review
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A lot of concerns regarding the well being of society have risen. These concerns are either related to man-made havocs or some natural shifts in the ecological structure of the world. Mankind’s quest for energy is a major cause of this environmental destruction. This quest began early in the 19th century when the concept of industrialization arose in the 19th century and it was the era when the world was beginning to see a change.
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Air Pollution Worsening Environmental Studies Annotated Bibliography
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One of the major contributions to air pollution is the environmental damage caused by the need to support growing human populations that are stretching the boundaries of sustainable life on this planet. This is a particular issue in China where various measures, some very intrusive to private life, have been instituted.
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Reflections on Climate Change Environmental Studies Report
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However, together with the increase of global temperature is the increase of emitted carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide started to increase from 1959. As can be observed, there is a strong association between the amount of emitted carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the global temperature.
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The Climatic Effect of the Smoke Released During the Gulf War in 1991 Environmental Studies Thesis
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Given the limited extent of exposure, what is the likelihood that chemical warfare nerve agents are a cause of long-term health problems among Gulf War veterans? Chemical warfare nerve agent exposure is a very unlikely cause of the postulated "Gulf War syndrome" or any illness among Gulf War veterans. Reviews of the literature indicate that long-term health effects from exposures do not occur unless there are symptoms following exposure.
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The Importance of Geological Knowledge Environmental Studies Report
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Power rotation of the drilling bit removes cutting from the hole as circulating fluid. Changes indicate the rate of progress. Refraction: It is based on the time required for seismic waves to travel from the source of emission to points on the ground surface as measured by geophones. This is a very useful method to check the depth of bedrock.
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Acid Rain: An Environmental Concern Environmental Studies Coursework
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Everything about the acid rain starts from the pollution which is greatly contributed by humans. This implies that prior to the solution making process for this environmental problem, it is important to further educate all concerned. Humans need to understand more than just the causes of acid rain but everything now demands strategic actions.
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Tecnicas Medioambientales Environmental Studies Case Study
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The original license was canceled and a new one was granted in 1994 by the INE, a United Mexican States agency, for an indefinite period of time.  In 1995, the said Hermosillo agency was dissolved and the landfill assets were transferred to Promotora, a decentralized agency of the Hermosillo municipality, which Promotora auctioned it to TECMED.
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Impact of Temperature on Soybean Production Yield in Northeast China Environmental Studies Research Paper
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Global warming is an inevitable fact that demands immediate attention. Prompt adaptive measures are required to ensure that agricultural productivity remains at par with food needs of the growing population. Hence it is important to analyze the effects of an increase in temperature on yields of major crops  
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Modern Environmental Crimes and Toxic Waste Sites: Volatile Organic Compounds Environmental Studies Term Paper
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The current rate of environmental degradation and destruction is alarming, and the dangers this crime pose to our survival, as human beings are colossal. Environmental crimes range from illegally producing harmful objects (chemicals and other toxic materials) near residential areas to dumping or abandoning toxic wastes on some sites.
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Cash for Clunkers Program Environmental Studies Research Paper
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This paper analyses the reasons for the failures of the cash for clunkers program. One among the so many reasons for the failure of the plan was the failure in forecasting the demands this program might create among the public. The bureaucracy failed to estimate the demand and when more people approached them for money, they became clueless.
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Climate Change and North Atlantic Hurricanes Environmental Studies Term Paper
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The concepts which are associated with the North Atlantic hurricanes have often been attributed to global warming and man-made problems within the environment. However, it is noted that there are other concepts that are associated with this, specifically which is based on the natural climate changes and cycles that are occurring.
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Information Systems Engineering Environmental Studies Case Study
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The system for the Children Support Agency (CSA) system is intended to help in the “recording as well as monitoring the performance” of the project. Thus to identify the key activities of the system development at the Children Support Agency system, the author will discuss the record and monitor performance scenario.
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The Advancement at the Stringybark Creek Environmental Studies Report
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The purpose of this report is to cover aspects that need advancement at the existing site of Stringybark Creek at Lane Cove, which is part of the larger Lane Cove National Park. While the surrounding areas are highly developed with a significant residential population, this is limited to a National Park setting.
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Mitigation Strategies and Solutions Environmental Studies Term Paper
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Earth is the ‘birthplace’ for the vast and numerous varieties of lives, as various life facilitating conditions were on the favourable side during the early years of the earth’s evolution. Those favourable conditions were visible and were helping human lives thrive in an optimal manner until the first part of the 20th century.
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A Comparative Analysis of Waste Management in Japan and the US Environmental Studies Coursework
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In general, the waste management plan of a nation should encompass collaborative efforts of diverse municipalities and states with the effective use of resources to minimize cost and maximize the benefits that would ensure sanitary disposal conforming to safety regulations of people’s health and environmental protection in mind. 
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Planet Moneys Toxic Asset Environmental Studies Research Paper
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The author of the paper states that the NPR produced blog and podcast ‘Planet Money’ also chipped in to analyze this economic debacle. In fact, ‘Planet Money’ invested in a $ 1000 worth toxic asset nicknamed ‘Toxie’ that it intended to serve as its window to the ongoing economic recession.
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Profitability And Effectiveness Of Building Wind Farms Environmental Studies Research Paper
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The greatest source of impact in relation to birds is the rotation of the blades of the wind turbines. This could prove to be deadly to the birds if they were to be hit, or it could disturb their natural movements. This concern increases in regards to chicks learning how to fly. Furthermore, migration patterns could be negatively affected.
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Effect of Horn Disfigurement on Poaching in Reintroduced Herds of Oryx leucoryx Environmental Studies Coursework
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Oryx keep the same horns for life the horns thus any oryx with disfigurement of one horn would not appear symmetrical for her productive breeding years. The disfigured horn would not only make the oryx undesirable for a private collection but would it would also be a clear mark of a poached, reserve female. 
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Is the Disposal of Solid Waste to Land an Environment Sustainable Option Environmental Studies Assignment
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With the increasing population of the world, there has been a rise in pollution and hence also a subsequent rise in the solid waste around the world. This has called for the employment of better techniques to overcome this problem as the unchecked dumping of the solid waste can be very hazardous for the human beings
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Anthropogenic Factors of Global Warming Environmental Studies Research Paper
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It is entirely possible for the earth to warm to a point where it can no longer support life. Organizations such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change are now recognizing that mean global temperatures have risen dramatically during the past few decades and that this warming trend is having an impact upon the earth’s surface.
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Consequences of Abnormal Remission of Greenhouse Gases Environmental Studies Research Paper
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Climate change refers to the change of season owing to the difference in earth’s distance from the sun while revolving around together with its changing inclination to its axis. Cold or hot wind and sea currents are often held responsible for climate change. All these are natural rapid and erratic change in climate has been witnessed.
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Food Sustainability the Environmental Impact of Modern Fishing Technology and Its Consequences Environmental Studies Case Study
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There is ample evidence that points towards the fact that the current state of fishing activities has crossed all levels of sustainability and there is a grave danger to our natural resources if necessary steps are not taken in time. Various international organizations such as Greenpeace have time and again raised concerns over the depletion. 
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Environmental Management Accounting Environmental Studies Term Paper
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Icebergs are melting and waters flowing in the rivers are increasing causing floods. Winters are also getting extremer every year. This is not good and the world has realized this. The environment is now a priority for many countries and the United Nations has also taken many initiatives in this regard.
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