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Schwarzenegger's defense of the Clean Air Act against congressional threats

In "Schwarzenegger slams GOP-led bills to block pollution rules," Geman (2011) addresses Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's reaction to the recent potential threats to the Clean Air Act.

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Human activity and the greenhouse effect causing global warming

Global warming and the greenhouse effect are realities of contemporary living. These phenomena are the result of humankind's lack of stewardship of the environment which put a tremendous strain on nature and every living species thereto.

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Persuasive and scientific methods for resolving workplace conflicts

Many of us are faced with problems daily, and our means of resolving these conflicts vary substantially. Some of us deal with problems practically, and others make lists. Some cannot even deal with problems. However, this paper will analyze the persuasive vs.

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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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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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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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Climatic versus socio-cultural explanations for Mayan civilization collapse

The disappearance of the Mayan Civilization: socio-cultural or climatic collapse? The Maya Civilization was considered as one of the most advanced societies and civilization in the West, prior to the colonization of Europeans to societies located in southern and eastern Americas.

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Global warming's effects on American agriculture, health, and energy costs

The Greenhouse Effect is alarmingly worsening today at an uncontrollable rate. People may not know that this occurrence in our atmosphere is continuously causing negative results not only to our environment and health but to our economy as well.

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