Papers 1921-1930 of total 4141 found.
…conveys a seriously disturbed environment, the subtle horror of an approaching apocalypse. The hot and damp weather, the polluted skies, the acid rains, the complete lack of trees; it is evident the environment is near a complete collapse. Yet it is mankind who…
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…guarantees a complete recovery. Besides excessive commercial whaling, pollutions plays a big part on the survival of the killer whales and other marine creatures. There are many types of different pollutants, such as: oil, heavy metals, pesticides, fertilizers…
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…attracts immigrants from a diverse number of other nations as well. Some issues that have posed problems for the UK in the past are issues of overpopulation causing pollution and high unemployment rates that have in turn caused large welfare troubles…
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…to prevent pollution in waterways that are contained within provincial borders but flow into the ocean. This case is similar to the one before the courts because Bill C-678 prevents air pollution that is produced within a province but flows through the air…
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…problems and preventing new hazards from forming. Without the work of environmental engineers, the earth would become so polluted and toxic that it would not be habitable. Everyday, environmental engineers go out into the world and try to make it better…
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…1985. It was in the Ontario provincial election where pollution was made a significant issue. This was the first time ever that the issue of pollution was made a priority. Ever since the topic of concern for pollution has been maintained by both…
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…Electric Vehicles Matt Scott College Prep Environmental demand for cleaner air has put a heavy burden on the automobile, much improved by stringent exhaust stands but still a significant source of pollution. High cost…
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…for a 5% rise in house prices (Turner et al, 1994). In addition, a 1% increase in air pollution around Los Angeles has been estimated to cause a 0.22% reduction in property prices (Jacobs, 1991). The revealed preference approached can also be used…
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…is compared to other energy sources such as coal, oil, wood and nuclear power. Dams are renewable and emit no air or water polluting by-products as well as no waste heat as thermal pollution (Kraushaar & Ristinen, 1993, p186). China's Three Gorges Project…
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…, bleaching agents, and strong acids & alkalis. These chemicals are extremely toxic to marine organisms. There is strong need for international action to control marine contamination and pollution. Pollution is now the subject of numerous regional…
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