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Christian environmentalism and Craig Sorley's eco-evangelical mission

The seas are rising. The glaciers are melting. Don't drive -- take the bus. Recycle. Turn off the lights. Adjust that thermostat. Save the polar bears! Reduce your carbon footprint!

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Environmental and economic benefits of hybrid cars

What do you think of living in a planet that has little pollution? How about the idea of passing on a green planet to your kids and grand kids? Sounds impossible?

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Classification and comparison of nuclear, fossil, and alternative energy sources

Energy is an essential force powering society, industry and in the end our everyday lives. Generally, energy sources can be classified as non-renewable and renewable sources. Non-renewable energy sources are those that can not be replenished or made again in a short period of time.

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Environmental sustainability, technology, and food security challenges

How do you define environmental science? Environmental science is defined by dictionary.com as, "the branch of science concerned with the physical, chemical, and biological conditions of the environment and their effect on organisms ("Environmental science," 2012)."

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Unconventional natural gas development and geopolitical implications for energy security

The technology developed in the United States has become available for application in other countries mainly through efforts of major service companies. Until the mid 1990s, Canada's gas production was predominantly from conventional gas formations.

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Japanese watershed management and environmental health challenges

We think of Japan as an island nation, a nation defined by its shoreline with the Pacific Ocean. And, of course, this is a perfectly legitimate way to envision the country: It certainly is dwarfed by the Pacific.

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Global warming, pollution, and the Kyoto Protocol debate

Environmental issues have long been at the forefront of American life. Global Warming and pollution are the issues that have shaped environmental policy in America and throughout the world. The purpose of this paper is to discuss global warming and pollution.

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Global hunger: causes, statistics, and the crisis in Afghanistan

The number of people in the world said to suffer from chronic hunger is estimated to be 1.02 billion by the United Nations Food and agriculture Organization. This works out to about one in seven people or 13.6% of the world's population.

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Dry bulk carrier operations and port infrastructure requirements

Shipping Economics definition of the dry bulk carrier should start from the particular elements forming the concept, dry and bulk.

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Idealism versus realism in global energy policy

The viewpoint being espoused expresses some wonderful ideas but fails to take into consideration the basic selfishness of man. Expecting the kind of cooperation and dedication that would be necessary to accomplish what is being suggested in this scenario is highly idealistic.

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