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ECOSYSTEM
Ecosystem
Option One- Field-Based Natural ecosystem
Introduction
The term ecosystem is defined by the Convention on Biological Diversity as a dynamic complex of plant, animal, and microorganism communities and their nonliving environment interacting as a functional unit. As further detailed by the convention, this definition does not specify any particular spatial unit or ...
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Climate Change
Introduction
Since the onset of the industrial revolution (c.1750), human activities have altered the atmospheric composition of the Earth, significantly impacting the terrestrial energy balance. The burning of fossil fuels has substantially increased the amount of particulate matter and concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs), most notably carbon dioxide (CO2), methane ...
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RECHARGE GARDEN
Recharge Garden in Southern California
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California is heading toward a water crisis. The spring of 2008 was the driest in 88 years, and rivers across the state are running dangerously low. Furthermore, mountain snowpack has been subject to increased evaporation, a condition likely to be exacerbated in future years ...
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GOING GREEN
Going Green
Going Green
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In response to growing concerns about global warming and climate change, in 1990, the U.S. Congress passed the National Environmental Act, which required the national Environmental Protection Agency to create the Office of Environmental Education within the Office of Public Affairs.
Because the United States is ...
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Effects of Oil Spill on Our Environment
Effects of Oil Spill on Our Environment
Introduction to Oil Spills
Oil spills are the release of petroleum into the sea or inland areas and are a major threat mainly to coastal environments. In the past century, there was a notable increase in ...
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FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY
Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Anthropology
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Trace evidence can be anything from massive objects to particles microscopic; which originated in the commission of a crime and it is found in crime scene or in related areas. Taking into account all available information sources in research (e.g. confessions, testimony, video surveillance), testing materials play ...
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Impact of Military Deployments on Troops
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Deployment is a very emotional experience for both the military personnel and to the whole family and friends. There are various emotional stages surrounding the deployment and these feelings can allay some fears. Soldiers and their families face difficulties and trauma when soldiers are deployed. ...
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ISO 14000
ISO 14000
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The Environmental Management expects that the companies are not limited to a precise control of their effluent for compliance with Regulations and Standards Act, but to organize a system based not only on the prevention of potential problems, but also on a program of continuous improvement behavior business ...
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Regional gender roles are depicted in a variety of African art forms
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This research paper aims to discuss the similarity and/or differences in the gender roles of two distinct cultures in Africa. The paper discusses the Maasai and the Samburu tribes in order the highlight the differences in clothing, body ...
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Pesticides and American's Health
Introduction
The world in which we live today is moving at a rapid pace. In this rapidly changing world the only thing that is constant is of change. In order to meet the steps with this change and accelerating world this world is producing new and innovative technologies, ...