2,987 words

U.S. government agencies and the evolution of environmental ethics

The United States government has had a long history with the environment, beginning with the very beginning of the settlement of the Pilgrims, through the industrialization era, forming the beginning principles of having national parks, and to today with the onset of climate change and the…

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2,769 words

Drivers of biofuel adoption in the airline industry

First of all, the oil prices have continuously increased over the last decades and the evaluations that this would happen date back to after 2003.

~14 min read

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677 words

Antarctic ozone hole effects on Southern Hemisphere precipitation patterns

A study performed by Sarah Kang and Lorenzo M. Polvani from the Columbia University claims the Earth's ozone layer hole has affected atmospheric circulation in the Southern hemisphere all the way to the equator, leading to increased rainfall in the subtropics (Kang, 2011).

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1,396 words

Government policy requirements for campus recycling programs

A cyclical process, as the word itself indicates, the relevance of recycling cannot be overstated. Most importantly, recycling not only helps save energy, but also plays a critical role in the reduction of pollution -- thus helping slow down global climate changes.

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Reflection Paper Undergraduate 1,482 words

Sustainability Careers and Non-Profit Work in a Changing World

A student reflection on choosing a non-profit career path in response to global sustainability challenges, resource scarcity, and the limits of capitalist growth models.

Career

~8 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 1,681 words

Global Warming and Cap-and-Trade Policy Solutions

Explores global warming causes, greenhouse gas effects, and how cap-and-trade programs like EU ETS and RGGI aim to reduce carbon emissions.

Environment

~9 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 926 words

Environment, Progress, and Social Equality in the Modern Age

Explores how industrial progress, CO2 emissions, and unsustainable growth threaten natural systems and social equality for current and future generations.

Environment

~5 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 618 words

Global Warming: Threats, Efforts, and Results

Explores global warming threats, international efforts by the EU, U.S. states, and universities, and evaluates progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment

~4 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 1,502 words

UPS Sustainability Practice: A Critical Assessment

A critical review of UPS sustainability initiatives, examining emissions targets, renewable energy goals, and whether the company's efforts match its environmental impact.

Business

~8 min read

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Research Paper Undergraduate 3,304 words

PlaNYC and Smart Growth: New York City's Urban Strategy

Examines how NYC's PlaNYC applies Smart Growth principles to balance population growth, sustainability, and quality of life, analyzing successes and critiques.

Government

~17 min read

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