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Creating options for the exploitation of forests would serve to conserve forests rather than destroying them. With the consideration of the aquatic life that would be affected by deforestation, the best option to pursue is to do away with deforestation. By foregoing, the grazing fields will be conserved.
Australia is among developed countries with high carbon emissions per capita because of human activities (Garnaut, 2008). The government introduced this policy as the cheapest means of cutting excessive carbon pollution. The main aim of the carbon tax policy is to reduce the country’s big carbon dioxide (CO2) by 5% below 2000 levels by 2020 (Jotzo, 2011).
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There are various strategies that can be used to improve water supplies in urban India. The first strategy that ought to be used is harvesting rainwater. According to (Enviroment Agency, 2010, p. 4), rainwater harvesting is a collective expression for a wide array of interventions which of collecting and storing rainfall water.
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While sustainability among cities has been endorsed as an indispensable goal globally within various policy contexts, important questions regarding the level at which various cities and the local governments are capable of addressing sustainability challenges have often remained unanswered.
Australia has one of the greatest rates of land clearing globally and recently, this rate has been estimated to be above half a million hectares annually. For instance, both the United Nations and the latest figures from the Australian government show that Land clearing in Australia is now comparable le to the worst African, Asian, and South American land clearing rates.
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To begin with, the organization has contributed to the debate on climate change by coming up with several publications. These publications include the “Power Forward: Why the World’s Largest Companies Are Investing in Renewable Energy” publication of 2013, “Clean Economy, Living Planet: The Race to the Top of the Global Cleantech Manufacturing” publication of 2012.
Most countries in the world today are turning to nuclear power production as a sustainable option that has more benefits than fossil and carbon fuels. Moreover, it looks into factors and issues surrounding nuclear energy production as well as its growth and development. Furthermore, it analyses the competitive advantage Australia has over other countries in the world.
In the world today, environmental issues have taken center stage negative effects take a toll. Humanity has been blamed for negligence and environmental irresponsibility which have led to a global environmental crisis. With each consequent day, the world is becoming more and more polluted, than to human activities.
The gases and gaseous compounds are found in home appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, fire extinguishers, aerosols, agrochemicals, and detergents as foam and solvent agents (Australian Government, Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2012). The gases form greenhouse gases which cause global warming.
Monopolism is one key example of an institutional barrier that poses difficulty in environmental governance. When a company becomes a monopolist, it becomes difficult to control it. Therefore, Most of the mining companies in the country operate as monopolies, and thus, the government has very little control over them.
One of Guyana's most valuable assets is Tropical rain forests and cover 76% of the region that translates to 18.6 million hectares. The country is known to be one of the regions characterized by the lowest deforestation rates in the entire world, although recent studies indicate that the Guyanese forest may be subject to destruction with no considerable transformation between the years 2005-2010.
Tourism is one of the major economic drivers in the world today. Countries are investing heavily in tourism and their efforts to attract both internal and international visitors are paying off heftily. Tourism has been reinvented and economies are coming up with new ways to create sustainable and long-term income sources from them.
The Worldwide Fund for Nature has a number of strategies that include environmental education. Furthermore, it has been in collaboration with a number of government and non-governmental agencies to ensure a safe environment and climate change. It has also been supporting the establishment of transitional protected areas with the latest being the Congo project.
The paper "Ecological Development in the Milperra Riverland Wetland Reserve" is a good example of a case study on environmental studies. Ecological and Sustainable development is the development that meets the needs of the present way of life while at the same time looking at the things and factors that will help build the future of the nation in order for the future generation to also meet its needs.
Climate change has assumed dangerous proportions. Initially, climate change had been regarded as a scientific curiosity and was one among several environmental and regulatory issues. It has been termed the principal environmental issue of the contemporary world, according to the United Nations Secretary-General.
The continued emission of greenhouse gasses by industrial activities and other human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels is believed to be the main cause of global climate change (Brittle & Muthuswamy 24). There are various scientific studies and models which have been done over time to support this claim.
In the last two decades, the coverage and concepts of environmental justice have increased substantially. The notion of environmental justice has been regarded as a core concern in various academic disciplines. It is obvious that the debate on environmental justice is expanding and broadening in scope that is far beyond the initial application.
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The issue of climate change is of a common good because we can understand what causes it and how to prevent it and because if it continues like this it will be disastrous for the future generation, hence, how our actions today will affect others and impose on the quality of future lives, therefore we must put other’s interests before our own.
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Catastrophic oil spills from pipelines, tankers, oil wells are largely accidental and cannot be avoided, and in some are their occurrence is frequent. Such oil spillages pose severe and sudden danger, with long-term environmental and ecological consequences, since too many hydrocarbons are lethal to both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Human beings are given a chance to understand their role in the ecosystem and environment at large through the philosophies. Some of the philosophies for example deep ecology and intrinsic value points out that human beings are part of the ecosystem and that they should realize the value and rights of the other species like plants and animals.
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Although man appreciates his environment, he does a lot of harm to it. That is to say, in the 21st century, the environment faces a lot of problems. There are a lot of environmental issues such as climate change, environmental pollution, intensive farming, ozone depletion, overpopulation, and resource depletion just to mention but a few.
Natural activities are those which are done by both animals and by plants. These activities are such that they can easily be imitated through the use of human-made processes to come up with other processes which work just like the natural one. This art is one of the most applicable in all fields.
The poor disposal of plastic bottles greatly affects the river's ecosystem. This means that the river becomes incapable of supporting the lives that depend on it due to the high number of plastic bottles. This article clearly outlines the importance of having a proper disposal system for plastic bottles so as to avoid a situation where they find their way into streams such as Cooks River.
The paper addresses the racial discrimination against women that has widely affected environmental justice. The paper also looks at critical elements of racial discrimination and unequal distribution of resources in Africa. The paper major looks at the color disparity. The paper also discusses the deposition of toxic substances in the black community’s demographic region.
The Ocean Reef Marina is massive, standing on size of about 46 hectares (Smith, 2011). Various research and investigations have been done on the site with the intention of addressing a number of issues on the marina. The main issues that have been targeted revolve around the possibility of using the marina for other important developments.
Climate change over time has become a defined issue in our contemporary life. Since the past industrial revolution, there has been an over-reliance on carbon-based sources of energy in our industries. The significant changes in the climate as shown by the increase in temperature and sea-level rise have been contributed by society.
To date, almost whole of Australia has seen outbreaks of the Ross River virus and the largest outbreak has affected more than 60,000 people between 1979-1980. This outbreak affected the Western Pacific more than any other region. The outbreak was normally referred to as epidemic polyarthritis before the virus was identified (National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance, 2008).
Electric car batteries pose some threat to the environment, if we consider the source of the electricity that is used for charging them. In some governments, the electricity generated comes from fossil fuels and sometimes coal. Therefore, the main argument of this article will focus on whether the benefits of using battery electric cars can overcome the weakness.
The allocation of water resources is a process in which the status quo or natural distribution of water changes in order to satisfy the needs for social and economic development The uneven water resource distribution in China’s urban areas in terms of time and space makes the allocation of water resources very important Bai X. & Imura H.
Water resource management refers to the making of plans so as to distribute and manage water resources at optimum levels. Water resource management is a sub-set of water cycle management. In making plans for the management of water resources, it is important to put into consideration the different needs that require water.
The natural environment is a broad concept that encompasses a whole range of varied surroundings- the land, water, vegetation, air, and humans. Together with economic growth, the natural environment has been considered a fundamental component of development with much emphasis on minimizing the possible negative effects it.
Global climate change is regarded as the major issue of concern in the 21st century. Generally, there are several factors that greatly affect climate change; these factors vary from one region to the other depending on human activities and other affiliated natural activities. However, these factors can be dealt with to enhance a reduction of their effects.
Modern urbanization is rapidly creating an urban sprawl where cities have become more attractive and appealing places for residing. Urban growth leads to negative environmental, economic and social impacts if the sustainability concept is not adopted. Cities need to be developed in a responsible manner, aiming to avoid harmful and hazardous urban sprawl.
The past twenty years have seen a substantial accumulation of evidence that, in aggregate, the current human ways of life do not possess that capacity, either because their environmental conditions necessary for their continuance, or because their environmental effects will cause unacceptable social disruption and damage to human health.
This idea was refined by adding ideas of adding natural sweeteners that flavor it up so that it would not have a taste that was not appealing to customers. Also, it would be released to the market in different types according to the vegetable type from which it was obtained. It would also be branded as people are more receptive to a brand rather than a by-the-way product.
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The author of the book “the rule of experts” used the title “can mosquito speak?” as a metaphor to describe the economic and political development in Egypt. He used this title to emphasize that the war crisis and political climate in Egypt were not the only ones that shaped the history of Egypt. He points out that new project such as the Aswan high dam had an influence on the development of Egypt.
Having studied and understood how the tourism industry contributes and is affected by climate change, I have suggested the use of advocacy and law as the two policy instruments that can alter the current situation, which is dominated by adaptation measures being taken by tourism stakeholders as they try to find ways of surviving in the changing environment.
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Although effects of green building on health and working environment stand to be the general area of study in this research, analysis of the effects with cohort and case-control studies has failed to contribute to the current knowledge on the ever arising factors implicated in green housing---something this research is going to consider as an interesting area of its pursuit.
When an understanding is reasonably developed on this topic, one will appreciate its application in significant figures, propagation of errors, types of errors, accuracy, and precision. In order to reveal the use and nature of these concepts, one has to use different methods to ensure the same environmental water parameter.
The lesson administered in a way that ensures connectedness to the world. The inquiry- sheets provided calls on learners to answer questions that resonate with their daily or previous experiences and observations. By making use of provided sets of data, learners are able to apply statistical analysis to contemporary issues raised in the inquiry sheets and therefore create a personal significance.
The reference environmental stands for the life aspects directly or indirectly affected by the socio-economic activities along the Nile basin. The Nile River has a long history coupled with many issues surrounding the usage and flow of its waters. Water as a resource in Africa and the world at large is a great issue and a key aspect in the life of man, animals, and plants.
Waste to energy facilities ensures that the effect of waste disposal on the creation of landfills is a major benefit of this system. In addition to this, waste to energy facilities provides a sustainable renewable source of energy. From the paper, it has been seen that Australia has some waste to energy facilities in operation.
The basaltic and rhyolite calderas are nonetheless held answerable for the nature of activities found in this area. According to experts, the explosions experienced by the Taupo Volcanic Zone result in sticky magma with high silica content leading to Geophysics and other studies with a bid of establishing the internal features.
More solid waste has been reported in Australia over the last ten years as compared. Waste can cause a number of problems for human beings, animals as well as the environment. Proper waste management can help reduce the effects of waste-related problems. A combination of all the possible waste management strategies would be highly effective.
For proper management of waste, a number of measures as discussed above can to a great extent help reduce waste disposal. Waste has a number of negative effects on humans as well as the environment. For instance, there are various health issues brought about by different types of wastes, for example, radioactive wastes may be cancerous on human beings.
The following paper detailed my involvement with a recycling project intended to educate schoolchildren with ages ranging from two to four. These include details of the “Recycle Centre Tour”, communication tool development, challenges faced during the tool development, and reflection about the project.
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Developing the communication tool was at first difficult as we have to think of design and content. However, since we actually saw how materials are being been recycled and the physical condition of landfills, the work becomes easier particularly when identifying which materials must go or cannot go to the recycle bin.
The major 154 MW photovoltaic (PV) Solar power station currently under construction in Victoria will be the largest and most efficient photovoltaic station in the entire world and will put Australia in a better position of utilizing solar energy by 2050. Although the solar photovoltaic power station will cost over $420 million, it is worth the long-term achievement.
There are many toxic substances that a mason on duty can be exposed to and cause him adverse health conditions. Dust, as one of these substances, is very harmful and can affect an individual badly. Dust when inhaled remains in the lungs where it causes irritation. Exposure to toxic dust can lead to chronic lung disorders like lung cancer, silicosis, asbestosis, and bronchitis.
Teachers, as a requirement of their profession, should motivate students to develop the necessary attitudes towards ecology and various environmental protection programs aimed at ensuring a sustainable environment in society. Furthermore, teachers and parents should try to instill in students knowledge about ecology and ensure that they develop a positive and healthy attitude towards ecology right from the beginning of childhood.