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Global warming, population growth, and the engineering ethics of sustainability

James Ward Sustainability lecture is a sobering reminder of the effects of industrialization and the modern, Western lifestyle upon the planet. For too long people on a policy level and an individual level have ignored the real costs of burning fossil fuels on a mass scale.

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Three experts examine global warming's community impact

According to the many sources the five most immediate dangers of global warming are: 1) the melting of the polar ice caps, 2) the effects on the economy, 3) the increased probability and intensity of droughts and heat waves, 4) the likelihood that warmer waters will generate more hurricanes, and 5)…

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Reasons for pessimism about America's future prospects

I can certainly understand why some people are so pessimistic about their future expectations. In the United States, the economic collapse triggered by the busting of the so-called "housing bubble" in 2008 have led to the worst recession in recent American history.

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Does Canada have too much business regulation?

Canada have too much business law? Would we be better off with less regulation? Small businesses in Canada often complain that existing business regulations are needlessly stringent.

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Environmental ethics and animal welfare in cultural contexts

In Japan, dolphin and whale meat have been traditional food for many centuries. In Western culture, dolphin and whale have come to be regarded with much greater respect and consideration, largely because of the complexity of their family structure, their sophisticated communications, and their…

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Chytrid fungus threat to Texas amphibians: detection and containment strategies

A chytrid is a type of fungus found almost exclusively in wet environments, the kind of areas where amphibians such as frogs make their homes. Although it is not specific to Texas, in recent years the chytrid fungus has proven to be a menace to many local amphibian populations.

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Chadbourn's argument for fantasy's dominance in modern publishing

Mark Chadbourn's (2008) assessment of the popularity of fantasy and science fiction is somewhat true.

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Political theories and environmental policy in the United States

The Ancient Athenian Citizen Oath (Bartleby.com) clearly lays out the responsibility of citizens and government; but since the people made up the government -- and the government reflected citizens' values -- the future was respected on a formal basis.

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Photochemical smog: formation, composition, and health effects

Smog is a form of air pollution. It is made up of a combination of smoke and fog. In the old days smog was mainly caused due to the burning of coal. The mixture of smoke and sulfur dioxide is what resulted in the formation of smog.However, the modern age smog does not originate from coal.

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Enforcement mechanisms and structures in international environmental law

International law takes multiple different formats. One format is law as determined by the United Nations. Such laws cover all member states, although there are limited enforcement mechanisms.

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