Essay Undergraduate 651 words

Joshua Tree: Desert Survival, History, and Climate Threats

Explore the Joshua Tree's unique adaptations, Native American uses, Mormon naming history, and the climate change threats facing this iconic desert species.

Animals

~4 min read

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Essay High School 459 words

Wildfire Funding Policy: Present Crisis vs. Future Prevention

Analysis of President Obama's proposed shift in wildfire funding priorities, balancing immediate wildfire threats against long-term climate change prevention strategies.

Environment

~3 min read

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Reflection Paper High School 334 words

Global Warming's Impact on Weather and the Future of Earth

A reflective essay on global warming's effects on extreme weather events, climate change urgency, and the collective responsibility to protect Earth's future.

Environment

~2 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 294 words

Biden's 2022 NSS and Global Trends 2040: Shared Challenges

Analyzes how Biden's 2022 National Security Strategy aligns with Global Trends 2040 on climate change, pandemics, and food security as top shared priorities.

Politics

~2 min read

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Essay High School 915 words

Energy Sustainability: Renewable Solutions for Future Generations

Examines fossil fuel dependence, climate risks, and renewable energy technologies including nuclear, solar, wind, and hydro power as sustainable alternatives.

Environment

~5 min read

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Essay Graduate 680 words

Accounting for the Emergence of Conflict and Prevention

Explores the stages of conflict emergence, structural violence, climate change as a conflict multiplier, and why early intervention matters for conflict prevention.

Social Issues

~4 min read

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Essay High School 658 words

Pacific Islands: Geography, Culture, and Climate Risks

An overview of Pacific Islands geography, the three island groups of Oceania, their cultural histories, and the climate change threats they face today.

Geography

~4 min read

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Other Undergraduate 753 words

GIS Progress: Reflections on Geographic Information Systems

A summary and analysis of Lü et al. (2019) on GIS advancements, big geographic data, environmental modeling, and societal applications of spatial technology.

Technology

~4 min read

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Essay High School 497 words

Fracking and Tar Sands: Environmental and Health Impacts

Examine the environmental, health, and geological impacts of fracking and hydraulic fracturing, including water contamination and induced seismic activity.

Environment

~3 min read

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Essay High School 835 words

Environmental Benefits of Reusable Bags Over Plastic

Explores the environmental dangers of single-use plastic bags and the ecological advantages of switching to reusable textile bags.

Environment

~5 min read

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