Environment

The keyword Environment is tagged in the following 6 articles.

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 »

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

Historic Preservation and Environmentalism: The Politics of Ignorance

March 25, 2010 - 4918 words | Environmental Studies » Historic Preservation

The inevitable integration of historic preservation and Environmental protection is a subject that needs to be defined and understood. If historic preservation does not think outside of the box, the field could diminish and become more obsolete, in favor of more &lsquo... Read Article »

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Environmentalism Historic Preservation Preservation Obama National Budget Rypkema United Nations Sustainability

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 »

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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 »

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

Controlling the Weather: Science Fiction, or Reality?

January 1, 2010 - 898 words | Environmental Science » Weather

Or, they can contact Weather Modification Incorporated in Fargo, North Dakota and order some “enhanced precipitation” or “hail damage mitigation.” It sounds like science fiction, but in many places around the world, scientists are actively attempting... Read Article »

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Weather Modification Environment Environmental Science Cloud Seeding Controlling the Weather

Environmental Sustainability in China: A Historical Perspective

November 25, 2009 - 2292 words | Environmental Studies » China

It is no secret that China today faces serious Environmental challenges. The combination of a rapidly growing population and a lack of viable communication between the state and local communities have produced a difficult situation. Many argue, from Malthusian... Read Article »

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China Environmental Sustainability Chinese China Environment Pollution Overpopulation Water Resources Resource Management Malthusian Environment