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Global Warming and Crop Production, 2007.
A review of the literature related to global warming and expected decreases in crop production.
3,038 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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The paper presents the thesis that as global warming causes the earth's average temperatures to rise, crop production will experience a decrease. The paper discusses how temperature extremes have been shown to dramatically reduce the agricultural productivity potential. The paper relates that technology will play an important part in the production of crops and wealthier countries will be better prepared for technological supports. The paper points out that while there are conflicting reports concerning the specific effects of global warming and climate change, it is clear that farmers must be willing to enter a process that includes ongoing assessment and adaptation to the changes that are occurring.
Outline:
Statement of Topic
Statement of Thesis
Conceptualization
Literature Review
Summary & Conclusion
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"One important factor to crop production, and specifically fruit crop production is that failures are likely to occur due to the early growth of these crops in warmer weather resulting in the loss of crops due to cold snaps. This has been noted in the research in the foregoing literature. As well, there are agriculture crops that will initially be more productive however, the literature in the foregoing review has illustrated the likelihood that in the longer run, crops certain crops will be less productive due to higher temperatures."
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Visionary Experiences, 2007.
This paper discusses Hank Wesselman's experiences in his book "Spiritwalker."
1,118 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper explains how in his book entitled "Spiritwalker," Wesselman chronicles his visionary experiences where he says he has seen himself in another lifetime, many years in the far future. The paper discusses Wesselman's visions about the planet's environmental health. The paper points out that even if one doubts the veracity of Wesselman's ability to see into the future, there is a valid need to urge people to action about global warming through scientific data and emotional urgency.
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"The nature of Wesselman's focus on the planet's environmental health suggests that the author's scientific training impacts his visions even while he is in an altered state of consciousness. Factual, learned truth merges with spiritual, emotionally 'felt' truth. In conventional Western views of science and religion, the two disciplines are usually viewed as incompatible. But one of the most important themes of Spiritwalker is that the body/mind and religion/science divide in Western culture is a false dichotomy. Wesselman suggests that his scientific training makes him a better shaman, because it enables him to better comprehend the visions he sees."
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Animal and Plant Domestication, 2007.
An analysis of the domestication of plants and animals in the context of the genetic research model.
1,202 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses animal and plant domestication. It summarizes the anthropological approach to domestication and briefly compares it to the genetic research model. The paper evaluates domestication as a process in the puzzle of developing a record of early man. The paper then compares archaeological evidence as it applies to the animal record and the plant record.
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"The archaeological record with regard to plant domestication includes a number of variable evidences. These evidences can be sought through examination of a chain of evidence in the record. A behavioral change occurs, in the manner that people are interacting with the plant, a genetic change occurs in the plant and a morphological change occurs where the plant becomes different in the record. Utilizing this chain the archeologist can look at a whole myriad of evidence seeking everything from geological changes wrought by human intervention, such as landscape alterations that indicate agricultural clearing and a general disturbance of the area for the purpose of planting, evidence of human intervention to obtain water for irrigation as well as specific comparative changes that have occurred within the plant itself, through comparison of wild species with suspected domesticates as they appear regionally, side by side in the record. (Smith 16)"
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Global Warming & the Ecosystem, 2006.
A discussion regarding global warming and its effects on the ecosystem.
2,742 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper reviews the impact that global warming has on human communities and ecosystems, and how it represents a great challenge for the entire planet. The paper reports that specialists recommend we try to find alternative sources of energy, and meanwhile, use less of the fossil-fuel energy. The paper further discusses the Kyoto Protocol.
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Abstract
Historical Perspectives of the Problem
The Impacts on and Responses of Humans or other living organisms to the Environmental Variation
Changes in the Ecosystem and Biosphere Structure
Ecosystem Dynamics Relative to Repair and Restoration
Economic Costs and Social Costs of the Ecological/Environmental Impact
Prevention and Public Awareness Effort Aimed at the Problem
Conclusion
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"Another issue is represented by the more and more often natural disasters like storms, floods and hurricanes that damage and even destroy people's establishments. The regions most vulnerable to sea-level rise are river deltas such as the Nile delta in Egypt, the Ganges in Bangladesh, the Yangtze and Hwang Ho in China, the Mekong and also the United States that could loose 8000 square miles (20,000 km2) of land, valued at about $650 billion, and 30-80% of its coastal wetlands . Insurance companies are also affected by the natural disasters that come along and in order to avoid bankruptcy they try to develop new strategies on the market and diminish the risks."
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Urban Planning Policies, 2007.
This paper examines the future of community development.
1,379 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The paper relates that the future of community development depends on the effective integration of social, economic and environmental imperatives. The paper looks at the importance of small business development, adequate housing for low-income families and individuals, education, recycling and the stimulation of tourism. The paper predicts what the urban situation will be like in the year 2050.
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"Dr. Martin Luther King stated in his "Letter from Birmingham Jail," "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Creating justice in the modern American community entails eliminating racism from all social institutions. Law enforcement remains plagued by issues related to race and race has a bearing on response rates; proximity of law enforcement officials or law enforcement offices in the community; arrest rates; and prosecutorial procedures. Preventing and healing race-related problems in law enforcement involves a multifaceted approach that begins with increasing awareness of race-related issues at all levels of training and education."
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Environmentalism vs. Animal Rights, 2007.
A discussion of the environmental movement and its issues with animal rights activists.
1,223 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper examines the similarities of outlook and points of departure between environmentalists and animal rights activists. This includes a literature review which evaluates the background for the differing perspectives of these groups. The author points out similarities between environmentalists and animal rights activists, but concludes that these groups still have distinct opinions. The paper concludes by stating the two groups should be aware that they are fighting the same battle.
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" The facts of the matter are this: there are some people who believe that environmental ethics and animal rights are two different and disjointed genres, there are still who believe that animal rights and the conservative or backward morals/principles have more in common then environmental ethics and animal right, it is also true, perhaps based on the most sound facts, that both the advocates of environmental health and animals rights have the exact identical foe, for example, an environmentalist and animal rights activist would both equally care about the hazardous effects of cutting down rainforests to evenly space the luxurious demand of lifestyles of the ever growing population, they would equally be concerned about the poisonous waste dumps in the oceans and rivers that has been one of the causes of the endangerment of whales, etc. In fact, when looking at the records of the environmental fights and debates that have been fought in the past, it is no surprise to see the aspect of animal suffering and extinction being given its due attention. It is also interesting to note that fights fought by the environmentalist and animal rights activist before the World War II took place were all based on the selfish and ruthless destruction of one of the nature's most bounty resources and the extinction of the other in order to better insure the development of weapons or forces equipments, and treating both the natural resources and animals (humans and non-humans) as expendable and insignificant goods. Both groups refused to believe in the utmost faith given to science as the solution to all the problems and it is no surprise that both these revolutions began with very little space between each other. There are people now who support both the groups; environmentalist and animal rights, and feel that there is no distinction or apprehension between the two concepts, and feel that both are concerned about the greater good of the same thing: nature (Jamieson, 1997). "
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Global Warming, 2007.
An look at global warming from the lay person's perspective.
2,392 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper gives a detailed examination of global warming, including how it developed as an issue. The author also attempts to establish the validity of global warming, and to understand whether the average lay individual believes in this theory. The paper then examines the controversy and debate about global warming in light of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other powerful organizations' declarations that global warming is a possible severe risk to the world. This analysis looks to analyze how lay individuals see the debate and concludes by testing their understanding of global warming.
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Introduction
Background Understanding
Survey
Interview
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Overall the interview process revealed no real surprises. The majority of individuals who actually believe in global warming do so because of media influence. Their understanding of global warming as a specter of danger rather than concrete scientific definition is extremely disturbing. It is also an accurate picture of the reality of the American public's perception of global warming. Only a very small slice of the pejorative population actually understands the facts behind global warming. Upon understanding these facts, few are inclined to completely thrust themselves into the mainstream understanding of the dynamics of the greenhouse effect and how such an effect will cause dramatic damage to the Earth. Through this interview and the survey, a vivid and diverse picture of global warming and its actual understanding on the populace has been painted."
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Global Warming and Decreased Crops, 2007.
This paper examines the relationship between global warming and decreased crop production.
998 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses how, as the Earth's average temperature rises, crop production decreases. The paper notes the significance of a decrease in crop production and provides a literature review. The paper shows how, in general, global warming has a negative effect on crop production and the unpredictability of climatic change can also have a negative effect on crop production when farmers are ill-prepared. The paper points out, however, that although many crops will suffer, certain crops such as winter wheat seem to thrive in the global warming models.
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Introduction
Hypothesis
Conceptualization
Journal Article Summaries
Summary
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"Peng et al. (2004) explore the affect of higher night temperatures, from global warming, on rice production. They evaluated these effects by a direct study on the effects of global warming on crop production, by analyzing weather data at the International Rice Research Institute Farm, from the years 1979 to 2003. They examined temperature trends and how they related to rice yield, by using the data obtained from irrigated field experiments, that were conducted at the International Rice Research Institute Farm. The researchers found that rice production fell 10 percent for each 1o C increase in minimum temperature. However, maximum temperature had an insignificant effect on crop yield. Therefore the researchers concluded that there was direct evidence that rice yields decreased with increased nighttime temperature associated with global warming."
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Nursing and Pollutants, 2007.
A discussion of the nurse's role in increasing community awareness of environmental risks.
1,557 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper considers the nurse's professional responsibility in detecting and notifying her community of any environmental risks, such as harmful pollutants. The paper further defines which environments this includes, as well as the nurse's role in being knowledgeable about these pollutants. The author gives a basic overview of what constitutes a toxic risk and the nurse's role in providing information about these hazards. The paper also discusses the Orem model, which stresses the need for nursing intervention to promote improved self-care for the patient in acts of daily life.
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"Toxic risks may come from unexpected, seemingly harmless sources, such as gardening supplies, food, and the air itself. According to Barbara A. Sattler of Georgia Nursing: "many commonly used pesticides in agriculture, and even those used for homes and gardens, have not been sufficiently evaluated for their effects on human health-carcinogenicity, reproductive or neurological risks.... Dioxins are a family of highly toxic chemical compounds that are created when we combust chlorine compounds: Dioxins mimic human hormones and thus can create a range of potential dysfunctions in the human body-reproductive, neurological, immunologic [system]. They are also carcinogenic. Consumer Reports has tested baby food meat products and found them to have dioxin levels 100 times the Environmental Protection Agencies allowable amount" (Sattler, 2004-2005: 1). "
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Air Pollution, 2006.
A discussion regarding the negative impact of air pollution on health.
870 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses the impact of air pollution on a person's health. The paper focuses primarily on the issue of respiratory ailments and heart disease in elderly patients. The paper also takes a look at indoor ventilation which can help in the prevention of such diseases.
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"The study found that current federal standards were not strict enough regarding air particles and grit in the environment. But what can elderly women, like the women do to improve their immediate health environment? Self-care is critical, even for the elderly, according to Orem's model of nursing which maintains: "a requirement for nursing exists when a person is unable to maintain for him/herself self-care action which is therapeutic in sustaining life and health," such as recovering from disease and injury or coping with the effects of an illness (Goodwin, 1990, citing Orem, 197 1: 1). In Orem's model, the nurse-patient relationship is unbalanced in the sense that the patient has a need for the nurse and the nurse must step in with her ability and meet that need but the relationship between nurse and patient is always complimentary. The nurse must act to help the patient assume responsibility for health-related self-care to the maximum degree possible (Goodwin, 1990)."
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