Climate Change

The keyword Climate Change is tagged in the following 7 articles.

Climate Change Negotiations in Montreal, Kyoto, and Copenhagen: Analyzing Negotiation Components and Techniques

February 16, 2012 - 2494 words | International Affairs » Climate Change

Climate Change negotiations have been on the international stage for almost four decades. They have a complex history, and act as a comprehensive example of the many variables, obstacles, environments, and processes that can affect any international negotiation. This... Read Article »

Keywords:

Climate Change Diplomacy United Nations Conflict Negotiation Kyoto Montreal Copenhagen

Big Oil's Stranglehold on America

January 5, 2011 - 2322 words | Opinion » Big Oil

Big oil’s ruthless supply and demand tactics have monopolized the entire energy industry by shredding competitors’ attempts to offer alternatives. Consumers are thus forced to surrender their right to choose due to the aggressive techniques being used by... Read Article »

Keywords:

Big Oil Fossil Fuels Oil Industry Alternative Energy Environmental Issues Climate Change Global Warming

The Water Crisis: A Quest to Conserve Our Planet's Most Precious Resource

November 11, 2010 - 9314 words | Environmental Studies » Climate Change

We are at war. Yes, I said it. We are at war. We are at war, with ourselves, against ourselves, and by that, I mean we are damaging the very planet that we subsist on. Where will we be without this planet? We are destroying ourselves, bit by bit, hour by hour, minute... Read Article »

Keywords:

Water Crisis Water Shortage Global Warming Climate Change Water Supply Natural Resources

Stepping Back from the Brink: Working to Stop and Reverse the Ecological Damage Caused by Modern Industry

March 2, 2010 - 2100 words | Environmental Science » Climate Change

In recent years, it has become clear through scientific investigation and public opinion that the current state of environmental degradation and ongoing damage are a practice that cannot be carried into future generations if mankind wishes to maintain a healthy, habitable... Read Article »

Keywords:

Environmental Science Climate Change Global Warming Diesel Fuel Hybrid Vehicles Alternative Fuels Ecological Damage Reverse Environment Change

Using Social Business to Reshape the Capitalist Economy and Support Environmental Awareness

February 10, 2010 - 2372 words | Political Science » Climate Change

During his Inaugural Address, President Barack Obama resonated with the ideals of many Americans—prosperity, freedom, good will, faith, and determination. He spoke of the market as having "umatched" power, "to generate wealth and expand freedom" (Obama). However... Read Article »

Keywords:

Social Business Climate Change Muhammad Yunus Polluter Industrial Complex Environmental Justice Capitalism Environment Awareness

From Cutting Trees to Slashing Emissions: Reducing Deforestation in Brazil

November 14, 2009 - 6354 words | International Affairs » Deforestation

Much debate has recently arisen over China’s and India’s responsibilities as related to climate protection. These two countries have repeatedly pleaded that their emissions be judged on a per-capita basis, since their per-capita emissions pale in comparison... Read Article »

Keywords:

Deforestation Cutting Emissions Reducing Deforestation The Amazon Deforestation in Brazil Climate Change Global Warming

Cost-Effective Renovations and Other Improvements for Creating More Energy Efficient Homes

October 29, 2009 - 1978 words | Economics » Energy Efficiency

Just by flipping through television channels or walking through the aisles of a grocery store, it is easy to see that the popularity of “Green” and “Sustainable” lifestyles is growing everyday. With an impending energy crisis on our hands, people... Read Article »

Keywords:

Energy Efficienct Efficiency Home Renovation Electricity Conservation Green Climate Change Reduce Costs Insulation Lighting Heating Cfl Energy Efficient Homes