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The Use of Pesticide Environmental Studies Term Paper
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Pests include anything from the insect, plant pathogens, mammals to microorganisms that spread diseases. Pesticide covers a broad range of products that are used to control pests. Pesticides include insecticides, herbicides used for weeding, fungicides that kill fungi, molluscicides, a chemical used for plant growth, repellents, rodenticides, etc.
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Science and Policy for Sustainable Development Environmental Studies Article
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This paper by reflecting on the concept of sustainable development, featured in the article, will discuss how the environment is being destructed by human activities and how sustainable development approaches could avert or even minimize the destructions, and thereby protect humans themselves.
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Traffic related air pollutants: risks to human health Environmental Studies Essay
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According to the research findings, it can, therefore, be said that from the scientific evidence that is available, traffic-related air pollution has several negative health outcomes on children, adults, elderly, pregnant women and fetus. The evidence is supported by epidemiological evidence and experimental studies.
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Role of Global Regulatory Environment Environmental Studies Essay
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Corporate codes of conduct provide several opportunities; yet, they have innate limitations due to self-centredness with opportunism and bounded rationality. Because these methods and nation-state attempts may not be completely successful in attaining satisfactory norms of social equality and justice.
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Human Population Ecology Environmental Studies Essay
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The population growth immediately so that we can provide our future generation a healthy life and education to the masses in an ultimate way to achieve that. With proper government initiative, a cooperation of the common people the upcoming problems of population growth can be curtailed a way to bring about a balance in the ecological factors.
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Wifldlife and Landscape Environmental Studies Essay
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This study is based on the samples collected from the different spots of the Fanshawe Gate farm in a specified period and observations made for the understanding of the distribution of vegetation on the farm. This is clear from the study and observations that vegetation in the areas selected varied across the field.
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Yanama Cement Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Studies Research Paper
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This issue matrix is adopted from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development's (WBCS), “Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI)”. (“Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI)”). Each of these issues will be briefly outlined. Climate protection: In the cement industry this relates to the use of less damaging fuels (i.e. biomass) and less fuel-intensive manufacturing processes (dry process).
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Environmental Degradation Environmental Studies Essay
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President Barack Obama campaigned for his office saying he would be one of the greenest presidents in history and would work hard to create the green economy and green jobs of tomorrow. But now, almost two years since his election, little has changed. There is still no successor agreement to the Kyoto Protocol and the United States.
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Pain spectacles rule the roost Environmental Studies Essay
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Of all other discriminations that we are aware of, Peter Singer (5 April 1973) had reminded us, “one should always be wary of talking of “the last remaining form of discrimination,”” which is the discrimination carried out by humans towards animals. He argued that like any racist or sexist, we believe that animals have an inferior status to us because they belong to some other species and calls this attitude, ‘speciecism’ (Singer, 5 April 1973).
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Construction Defects with Homeowners Environmental Studies Case Study
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The author states that building foundations in the construction industry is covered by several state laws that protect the homeowners. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has set regulations under the Uniform Construction Code that every builder or contractor abides prior to and even after sales of homes to new, second or consequent owners.
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Control of Water Pollution Environmental Studies Assignment
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Many developed countries have concentrated industrial cattle farms to minimize land use. Several densely-populated developing countries in Asia e.g., China, where meat production is rising faster than any other region over the past decade, are similarly instituting factory farming. A major byproduct of livestock farming is animal waste.
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Green House and Gas Emission Environmental Studies Assignment
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Burning of wood and wood products also contribute to increasing the level of carbon-di-oxide in the atmosphere. Methane is also produced due to the decomposition of organic waste. Nitrous oxide is produced as emission from industries or due to incineration of fossil fuels, petroleum, and natural gases.  
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Depiction of Oil Sands Pollution in Waterways in Canadian Print Media Environmental Studies Case Study
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The depiction of environmental issues by the media has increased significantly, over the last couple of decades. Various environmental groups, as well as government departments, have been relying on the media heavily, for promotion of their self-interests as well as for raising awareness regarding the depletion of sources and encouraging the public to support their cause.
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The Growth of Harmful Bacteria Environmental Studies Term Paper
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Bacteria are just a few micrometers long in size and on the basis of shape are classified into three basic groups: cocci, bacilli, and spirochetes. The cocci are rounded, bacilli are rod-like in shape, and spirochete is spiral-shaped. Some bacteria are pleomorphic, which means that they are variable in shape and can change their shape.
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Definitions about Noise Pollution Environmental Studies Case Study
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Noise pollution includes any bothersome or physically hazardous sound to which individuals are exposed during their job or home setting and on which they usually have no power (Still, p.72, 1970). It is considered to be standard and long-lasting or abrupt contact to some unlikeable, negative, or frustrating sound more than a particular level.
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Annotated Bibliography on Environmental Issues Environmental Studies Annotated Bibliography
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Arrandale, Tom. "Lots of Trouble: Old industrial sites aren’t usually as contaminated as people think; but it’s what people think that matters," Governing, Vol. 10, pp. 20-24. 1997. When it comes to crime and public outrage an important factor is a perception. This thoughtful article examines the role perception plays in environmental crimes.  
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Care about Animals Environmental Studies Essay
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Animals other than human beings are as much vital to Mother Nature as we are. It has been long that animal activists are formulating a cumulative platform to fight against animal cruelty. It is their effort that has compelled many governments around the world to form a set of effective policies and laws combating animal cruelty and protecting animal rights.
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The California Center for Land and Water Stewardship Environmental Studies Article
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This organization will be an interdisciplinary center at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona. Although most of the projects will be overseen in Orange County, all of California will be included in the projects. CCLAWS is a necessary program due to the situation of urbanization and water consumption.
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Recycled Toothbrushes Make Sense Environmental Studies Essay
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The author states that recycling gets ready access to ample amounts of, the right type of raw material, at an almost affordable cost. This not only enables it to be flexible with the pricing of its toothbrushes but also adds to the company’s profitability. Recycling is not required to spend its resources on collecting, and treating the raw material.
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Recycled Toothbrushes Make Sense Environmental Studies Essay
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The author states that the company emerged to be successful as it initiated its partnership with Stonyfield which enhanced its ability to collect raw-materials through better alternatives. For instance, at the initial stage of the firm, Recycling acquired its raw-materials in the form of commercial waste comparatively by inferior means.
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Alternative Resources of Energy Environmental Studies Assignment
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For the reason that fossil fuels have been foreseen to be all-consumed one day, the government never stops seeking out for the most excellent renewable energy resources to rescue our economic welfare. It has always been a challenge to people the control of the pollution non-renewable resources brings.  
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Industrial Project or a Suburban Area Environmental Studies Research Paper
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Once again, the focal point for the analysis of fish species and related habitat is the Gunner’s lake and its associated streams. It has been estimated that prior to human activities like rail and road construction, timber harvesting, and settlement, the quality of fish habitat in the lake was far more complex and diverse.
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The Golden Rice Methods and Methodology Environmental Studies Essay
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Researches are made on the potential change of the genes of vegetables and cereals in order to face severe problems of health that cannot be otherwise controlled. The current paper focuses on the examination of genetically modified rice known as ‘Golden Rice’, which has been considered to help towards the prevention of blindness. 
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Unreported Aviation Hazards Environmental Studies Essay
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The author states that the main reason for such hazards as traffic going unreported is because of lack of knowledge of crew as to the potential hazards that may arise and that do occur during the course of aviation. Furthermore, major accidents do get noticed, but there are minor incidents which tend to go unreported.
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Southern Corroboree Environmental Studies Essay
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P. corroboree lays eggs at terrestrial nests, allowing an easier movement of tadpoles to the aquatic environment as the eggs hatch. In the middle of the ‘80s, P. corroboree population had declined and threatened by extinction. In fact, P. corroboree was classified as a critically endangered species in 1997 on the assessment conducted based on the 1994 IUCN criteria.
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Marine Biologists' Discovery Environmental Studies Term Paper
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The exploration and understanding of the marine world were possible mainly due to the efforts of the sailor and ocean explorers who took the risk of traveling across the sea. Marine science enriched its knowledge with the help of their valuable observations. Scuba diving, developed by Dr. Lamberstein for the US Navy during World War II.
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The Concept of the Ecological Footprint Environmental Studies Assignment
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From this paper, it is clear that there are several concepts and factors that are attributed to the ecological footprint. The main concept is based on the behaviors, social expectations, and trends that are within a culture. The amount of knowledge that one has about the environment also creates a different approach to the ecological footprint that is used.
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What Role Has Human Activity Played in Causing Climate Change Environmental Studies Term Paper
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What role has human activity played in causing climate change? Climate is the average weather that remains in a locality over a length of time. Changes in climate brought about by gradual changes in the natural topography, and Earth’s motion reflects as a change in the intensity of precipitation, Earth’s surface temperature, and many other ways.
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Nitrate (NO3): Release, Transport and Attenuation into Soils from Agricultural Activities Environmental Studies Assignment
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Nitrogen is present mainly in the organic form in the soil. Nitrogen is believed to have originated from the soil mainly from the fundamental rocks of the earth’s crust and the mantle. Nitrification is the process of converting the reduced nitrogen forms that are present in the soil into oxidized forms
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Integrating Health Impact Assessment with Environmental Impact Environmental Studies Report
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EIA has gone a long way since the ‘50s when the impact of development projects on the environment has gained attention for social concern (Turnbull 2001, 3). Particularly in Australia, initial efforts to integrate Health Impact Assessment (HIA) with EIA are proceeding (Spickett and Graham 2005; Harris et al. 2009, cited in Harris and Spickett 2010,1).
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Toyota & the Green Branding Effort Environmental Studies Essay
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In today’s context, green brands are those brands that are not only eco-friendly but also help in the conservation of the environment. People have become more conscious regarding the environment and they want each and every company to follow certain norms regarding environmental pollution and hazards. Thus, the greener brands enjoy more popularity among the consumers than the brands which are not eco - friendly.
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The Wenchuan Earthquake in Sichuan Environmental Studies Research Paper
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On 13th May 2008, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 on the Richert scale hit China in the province of Sichuan resulting in the destruction of about 80% of the buildings in the vicinity of the epicentre and causing more than 10,000 casualties with millions left homeless. This earthquake is commonly referred to as the Wenchuan earthquake.
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Harmful Effects of Nitrogen-Containing Fertilizers on Aquatic Ecosystems Environmental Studies Assignment
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Organic nitrogen corresponds to amino groups. Ammonia is mainly derived from urea, which is rapidly hydrolyzed and rarely found in raw sewage. Heavy use of nitrogen fertilizers in agricultural areas causes runoff into waterways, which leads to nitrogen pollution. According to a report from the Ecological Society, nitrogen pollution causes changes in the composition and functioning of ecosystems.
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The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina Environmental Studies Essay
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The hurricane led to the death of over 1836 lives and the destruction of property worth at least 81 billion USD. The disaster’s impact is arguably three times that brought about by 1992’s Hurricane Andrew according to Brown, Knabb, and Rhome. Most blame for the hurricane's destruction is directed to engineering and related policy failures as noted by Roth.
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Water Life Environmental Studies Report
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The Great Lakes provides the Earth with 20% of its surface freshwater and the third-largest industrial economy to it. But off lately, the Great Lakes have been contaminated. They have been a victim of toxin, sewage, invasive species, water, and other toxic materials. Water life is about bringing life to these realities of the lakes.
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Global Environmental Change Effect on Polar Bears Environmental Studies Research Paper
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High level of carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere is creating the greenhouse gas effect and eventually heating it up. The colder regions such as Arctic and Antarctic are under immense risk since many species there are now exposed to the risk of extinction. Furthermore, the presence of high level of black carbon is another factor responsible for the increased temperature of the Arctic.
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Reflection on Eco-Catastrophe Environmental Studies Essay
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 Ehrlich, concerned with population, more specifically over-population of the earth, provides a number of imaginary fatalistic and cynical scenarios to illustrate the state of the earth, its governments, and its doom; his answer to population control is death rather than control of birth, death by self-extermination of the environment. 
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Duty to Protect the Homes Environmental Studies Essay
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While trying to cross the main bridge back into their town to return to their home, Police Chief Arthur Lawson aimed a loaded rifle at the face of Cantwell’s son without justified reason. Although after the incident, when what took place was being questioned, Lawson claimed that he felt his actions could be condoned.
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Influence of Global Warming Environmental Studies Essay
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. The people’s health can be affected by climate change both directly and indirectly. Heat stress and other heat related health problems for instance are caused directly by very warm temperatures and high humidity.
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Effect of Industrialization on the Environment Environmental Studies Essay
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As the world has developed many concerns regarding the well being of society have risen. These concerns are either related to man-made havocs or some natural shifts in the structure of the world. Industrialization has been carried out by human beings to improve the living standards. It has various benefits because of which many people promote it.
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The Greenhouses Gases on the Earths Surface Environmental Studies Essay
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The difference between the climate change that takes place over long geographical periods and the present climate change brought about by global warming is that whilst the former is a natural phenomenon, the latter is anthropogenic or man-made in origin. The earth’s temperature is the product of a ping-pong game between the sun and the earth.
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The Moral Issues Of The Animal Testing Environmental Studies Essay
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A right encompasses the elements such as who holds the right and to whom it is against. Therefore it follows that rights are basically claims that are purely humanistic in nature. Cohen believes that the ownership of rights belong to humans only and buttresses his argument by the tracing the qualities that allow humans to hold and exercise rights.
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Effects of Floods Environmental Studies Term Paper
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The author states that when floods occur quickly, they are called flash floods. Flash floods are dangerous in nature as they can occur within just six-seven hours of rainfall. In the case of flash floods water moves fast and with great power. They are capable of sweeping away cars, bridges, and buildings.
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Causes of Sheffield Flood Environmental Studies Research Paper
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Environmental Agencies are now taking different actions to enhance their defence practices. The rehabilitation processes are still underway and many of the businesses have recovered from the great shock of the flood. Sheffield has improved since the day the flood came and it is expected that it will further improve with the help of the rehabilitation processes.
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Ecological Niche and Biodiversity, Mineral and Energy Resources Environmental Studies Assignment
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Generally speaking, during the semester I have gained a lot in regard to environmental conservation and the measures necessary to eradicate environmental pollution. One can engage in the planting of trees, environmental conservation advocacy and educating the public on the need for environmental conservation.
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WTO And Environmental Protection Environmental Studies Essay
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The paper takes the stance that WTO being a platform to provide a multi-lateral trading system, should not further increase its role as an environmental protection body. The rationale for this is that WTOs main objective is trade facilitation and not environment protection. It is understood that trade has impact on environment and that environmental regulations impact trade.
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Eco-Friendly Diapers Environmental Studies Article
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Procter & Gamble ‘Pampers’ are world-famous, particularly well renowned to moms. All of us are cognizant of the significance of eco-lifestyle. By expanding the use of eco-friendly goods, we are seeking to apprehend the increasing environmental pollution. However, regardless of our efforts, innocently we help out to ecological contamination every day.
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The Passive House Environmental Studies Term Paper
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The above pie chart depicts the contribution of different elements to the carbon footprint in the developed world. There are two parts to the given chart. The green elements are the primary footprint and the yellow elements are a secondary footprint. Normally, human beings have control over the primary footprint.
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Climate Change, Global Warming, and Related Issues Environmental Studies Term Paper
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In the current usage of the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (UNIPCC), climate change refers to changes in the climate that “persists for an extended period, typically decades or larger” (30). In the UNIPCC 2007 definition, climate change “refers to any change in climate over time, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity” (30).
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Energy Conservation and an Environmental Problem within It Environmental Studies Term Paper
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 Climate change due to the increased warmth of the earth has led to increased periods of drought in some parts of the world and floods in other parts (El Niño effect). This is believed to have had a negative effect on vegetation and wildlife e.g. warmer water temperatures affect the habitat for cold-water species such as trout, salmon and also lead to massive coral bleaching which destroys their ecosystem. 
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