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Structural geology and plate tectonics in earth's crust formation

This concerns the changes in the formation of the earth crust and mantle from the smallest to the largest, such as a series of mountains (UWYO, 2011).

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How the Staggers Act transformed the railroad industry from monopoly to competition

How has the railroad industry changed from its monopoly position in the 19th century due to the Staggers Act? The construction of an intercontinental railroad is one of the industrial projects that is responsible, to a large extent, for America's greatness today.

~10 min read

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Technological advances and their impact on modern agriculture

Agricultural techniques and technologies have changed vastly over the last several decades contributing to significant improvements in productivity.

~15 min read

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Environmental crimes under the Clean Water Act, RCRA, and Clean Air Act

With the current changes in weather patterns, strange climatic conditions and other uncontrollable natural disasters, there has been a lot of attention directed towards the environment and the way people may be contributing to the degradation of the environment in small ways that is summed up…

~16 min read

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Ozone depletion and global warming as consequences of globalism

Globalism was one of the predominant changes made in the late 20th century. It combines economics, politics, and cultural movements that through the increased use of technology move the world closer together.

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Wind energy proposal for Wellington, Colorado: feasibility and costs

There is ample empirical scientific evidence that the world's climate is changing, and notwithstanding those in positions of authority that deny the climate is warming, the facts are clear.

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Logical Fallacies in Modern Discourse: Five Real-World Examples

Examine five contemporary examples of logical fallacies—from political filibusters to climate arguments—and learn how to identify misleading reasoning patterns.

Philosophy

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Chernobyl nuclear disaster causes and immediate health effects

The disaster that occurred at Chernobyl changed the way the world views Nuclear Energy. It caused a lot of damage to the surrounding environment as well as to people's physical and mental well-being. It not only affected the immediate area but also many other areas as well.

~22 min read

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Offshore wind energy development and the Nantucket wind farm project

The attitude of the energy industry internationally has changed, and there are two important factors that are the prime reasons for this - the environmental impact due to the different international protocols that have been agreed on, and the cost of the energy at present along with the likely…

~22 min read

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Reducing carbon footprints through food choices: Pollan and Lappe

Michael Pollan ("Why Bother?") and Anna Lappe ("The Climate Crisis at the End of Your Fork") are both focused on providing well-defined information about reducing individuals' carbon footprints as the climate continues to heat up.

~5 min read

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