This will help them to live and address their short-term challenges. At the same time, there will be a retraining and jobs creation program for these individuals. This will ensure that they are able to quickly transition into new careers to support themselves. ("Fukushima Nuclear Clean Up," 2012)
To take on the longer term issues, the government should have the plant's owner (Tokyo Electric) pay some kind of damages to property owners and farmers. This can be accomplished through having a land program that will allow these families to relocate to other communities and purchase select amounts of property. Over the course of time, this approach will help everyone that was impacted by the disaster to recovery financially. ("Fukushima Nuclear Clean Up," 2012)
To address the health related issues, the government must recommend that individuals from the exclusion zone receive regular checkups (for a various conditions caused by radiation exposure). This…...
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Studies of the aftereffects of the Gulf War determined that every single U.S. 120 mm tank shell resulted, on average, in approximately five pounds of radioactive Uranium
Oxide dust. Likewise, each of the nearly one million 25 mm and 30 mm canon shells fired (mostly) by U.S. aircraft contributes a proportional share of Uranium Oxide dust per unit volume (Peterson, 2003).
Unlike the depleted Uranium itself (which emits mainly Alpha particles), the Uranium Oxide produced by the intense explosive heat of ordinance impact releases both Alpha particles as well as much more dangerously radioactive Beta particles (Fahey, 2000). Another very disturbing finding after the 1991 Gulf War was that Uranium Oxide aerosolized into extremely minute particles capable of ingestion both orally by physical transference, and by inhalation (Peterson, 2003).
Furthermore, several studies undertaken in the affected areas established that radioactive dust produced by the use of DU ammunition was capable of remaining airborne…...
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Bertell, R. (1999) Gulf War Veterans and Depleted Uranium.
Diehl, P. (1999) Depleted Uranium: A by-product of the Nuclear Chain.
Fahey, D. (1999) Depleted Uranium Weapons: Lessons from the 1991 Gulf War.
Goodman, O. (2002) Nuclear Waste on the Highways; the New York Times Apr. 21/02. Accessed October 22, 2007, at http://www.mindfully.org/Nucs/Nuclear-Road-Goodman28apr02.htm
E-Waste: Environmental Impacts
The E-waste Threat
Health and Environmental Impact of E-waste
Particulars to Human Threat from Hazardous Metals from E-waste
Soil and water Contaminations from E-waste
The growth of electronic waste is expected to rise exponentially in the next few years. According to a report published in 'The Guardian' on December 2013, the volume of electronic waste is estimated to increase at a rate of 33% in the next few years (Hester & Harrison, 2009). The report, quoting UN's 'Step initiative', the combined weight of all the e-waste would be the same as eight of the great Egyptian pyramids put together (Vidal, 2013). The electronic wastes are made up of various materials like lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic and flame retardants. All these chemicals are toxic in nature. For example, a cathode ray tube television set can have up to three kilograms of lead (McCann & Wittmann, 2015).
Such toxic wastes once, they get into landfills,…...
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Carroll, C. (2015). High-Tech Trash - National Geographic Magazine. [online] Ngm.nationalgeographic.com. Available at: [Accessed 25 Apr. 2015].http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/01/high-tech-trash/carroll-text
Cohen, N. (2011). Green business. Los Angeles: Sage Publications.
Foote, S. And Mazzolini, E. (2012). Histories of the dustheap. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press.
Goodship, V. (n.d.). Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) handbook.
Wind Turbines
The foundations of wind turbines have an impact on their local environment. Therefore, foundation selection is a primary consideration for developers and wind farm managers. Foundation selection is especially important for offshore wind turbines. The construction of turbine foundations and the use of scour protection materials have been notable impediments to shorebirds, seabirds, and the integrity of shallow water ecosystems including bedrock (Drewitt & Langston, 2006, p. 32). All wind turbines have an impact on birds, though, and the evidence suggesting that offshore wind turbines have a net worse impact on the avian community has been unsubstantiated (Fox et al., 2006). According to a Danish study, no more than two percent of total wind farm area is lost due to the turbine foundations or antiscour protection (Fox et al., 2006). The seabed habitat loss should, however, be monitored over time to provide more an accurate understanding of how foundation…...
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Drewitt, A.L. & Langston, R.H.W. (2006). Assessing the impacts of wind farms on birds. Ibis 48(1): 29-42.
Fox, A.D., et al. (2006). Information needs to support environmental impact assessment of the effects of European marine offshore wind farms on birds. Ibis 148(1): 129-144.
Razizadeh, S.B. (2014). Life cycle analyses of the foundation of onshore wind energy structures.
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These are the organisms that are accountable for the development of red tides. These algal blooms later destroy additional aquatic species by interfering with their respiratory organs. Among the numerous species of microscopic algae that comprises the foundation of the aquatic food chain, about eighty-five species are said to be deadly (Carlisle, n.d).
ecommendations
Legislation should be passed to govern the maritime activities such as oil drilling and crude oil shipping in order to set specific safety guidelines and risk mitigation approaches. Hefty fines should be imposed on the parties that contravene these legislations. Cleanup activities should also be put in place to eliminate both the short-term and long-term effects of the previous oil spill. The aim is to rehabilitate and rejuvenate the level of aquatic and human health.
Conclusion
Oil spill are dangerous to aquatic and human life forms. They should therefore be avoided and controlled at all cost in order to…...
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Achenbach, J. (2008) "A 'Dead Zone' in the Gulf of Mexico: Scientists Say Area That Cannot
Support Some Marine Life Is Near Record Size," Washington Post
Carlisle, E. (n.d) the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone and Red Tides.
Accessed on February 24, 2011http://www.tulane.edu/~bfleury/envirobio/enviroweb/DeadZone.htm.
Life Cycle or Carbon Footprint of Plastic Bags
Plastic bags are regarded as one of the most common items in daily life in the modern society. These products continue to be common in everyday life despite emerging concerns across many cities worldwide concerning their probable environmental impact. These concerns have increased in the recent past because of the problem of global climate change. Actually, the concerns have been fueled by increased interest in calculating the climate change effects of varying consumer products in recent years. Despite accounting for a small portion of consumer products, plastic or shopping bags have been identified as sources of numerous environmental problems throughout the world. Some of the major environmental problems emerging from the use of plastic bags include litter, flooding, and resource depletion. Nonetheless, the impact of plastic bags on global climate change can be understood through examining their life cycle or carbon footprint. This…...
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Adane, L. & Muleta, D. (2011, August). Survey on the Usage of Plastic Bags, Their Disposal, and Adverse Impacts on Environment: A Case Study in Jimma City, Southwestern Ethiopia. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences, 3(8), 234-248.
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Life Cycle Analysis of an iPhoneIntroductionThis LCA is intended to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with the production, use, and disposal of a widget, which is a small electronic device that is used for various purposes. The goal of this study is to identify the environmental hotspots associated with the widget's life cycle, and to make recommendations for improvements.Life Cycle Stages:The iPhones life cycle is divided into three stages: raw material extraction, production, and end-of-life. The following table provides a summary of the environmental impacts associated with each stage.StageEnvironmental ImpactRaw material extractionBiodiversity loss, soil degradation, water pollutionProductionAir pollution, water pollution, energy consumptionEnd-of-lifeSolid waste generation, hazardous waste generationISO 14001ISO 14001 is an international standard for environmental management systems. It provides a framework for organizations to identify and control their environmental impacts and to improve their environmental performance. Obtaining ISO 14001 certification demonstrates that an organization is committed to environmental protection and…...
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American Society for Quality. (2022). Learn about quality: What is ISO 14001? Retrieved from https://asq.org/quality-resources/learn-about-quality
Dupont, R., Ganesan, K., & Theodore, L. (2016). Pollution prevention: sustainability, industrial ecology, and green engineering. CRC Press.
Environment. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.apple.com/environment/answers/
The D. factor symbolizes the level of economic demand that the population has and it depends on the number of people that inhabit the earth. T stands for the technology used to exploit nature by the people in order to have everything necessary for surviving.
The equation is partly correct, but, in fact, it depends mostly on the population, as people tend to influence the environment with their constant evolution. During the early ages, people did not need a great deal of belongings in order to ensure their existence and instead they only needed things that could only take them through the day. Despite that, humans began to prove their superior intelligence with the invention of fire, wheel and other inventions which lead to evolution. Evolution also lead people in creating more favorable conditions of living, thus they could live better and they were able to increase their numbers. As…...
solicited in connection the presence of the white-Tailed deer at Catoctin Park.
Due to the problem of the white-tailed deer hampering forest regeneration at Catoctin Mountain Park, the Park is considering implementing one of four action alternatives. The selected plan will become the final white-tailed deer management plan that will guide further actions for at least the coming 15 years. The proposed action plan runs from the most benign intention of placing certain controls in check to the most malevolent that includes sharp shooting and euthanasia of deer as well as deliberate plans to stem their reproduction (NPS.gov. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Final white-tailed deer management plan, n.d.). After carefully evaluating the merits and demerits of each of the plans, this correspondent recommends Approach B. As the most feasible, ethical, and pragmatic implementation for reasons mentioned in this petition.
As you write, Catoctin Mountain Park prizes…...
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Matthews NE et al. (2005). Evaluation of a trap-sterilize-release program for white tailed deer. Report for the Highland Park City Council www.wildcarebayarea.org/site/DocServer/Matthewsetal2005HighlandParkSterilizationReport
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NPS.gov. Chapter 2. Alternatives
Streetcar Named Desire?
The playwright Tennessee Williams was known for gritty family dramas and his presentation of frank sexuality, which came across as sensationalist at the time that many of his plays were written, but have aged into fine representations of American cultural dynamics. His three most renowned plays all feature this interplay of sexuality and family dynamics: The Glass Menagerie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and A Streetcar Named Desire. However, Streetcar differs from the other plays in that its protagonist, Stanley Kowalski, is largely without redeeming features. More than any other character in any of his plays, Kowalski appears to be Williams's opposite in many significant ways, perhaps personifying the things that Williams both adored and hated about the South to which he was born.
To understand any of Williams's plays, it is critical to understand the American South in the period prior to the Civil Rights Movement.…...
Dubai should be thinking about sustainability, since the seaport expansion and modernization has been damaging to the environment over the past decade. AS more and more ships begin to use the Dubai port, and as commerce and economic activity return after the global economic recession, the environmental challenges surrounding the port will likely increase as well.
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Bagaeen, Samer. (2007). "Brand Dubai: The Instant City; or the Instantly ecognizable
City." International Planning Studies. Vol. 12, No. 2. Pp. 173-197.
Balakrishnan, Melodena Stephens. (2008). "Dubai -- a star in the east: A case study in strategic destination branding." Journal of Place Management and Development. Vol. 1, No. 1. Pp. 62-91.
Betriebswirt; Dipl. And Noack, Sascha MBA. (2007). Doing Business in Dubai and the UAE. GIN Verlag: Berlin.
Burt, J; Bartholomew, A.; Usseglio, P; Bauman, A. And P.F. Sale. (2009). "Are artificial reefs surrogates of natural habitats for corals and fish in Dubai, United Arab Emirates?." Coral…...
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Bagaeen, Samer. (2007). "Brand Dubai: The Instant City; or the Instantly Recognizable
City." International Planning Studies. Vol. 12, No. 2. Pp. 173-197.
Balakrishnan, Melodena Stephens. (2008). "Dubai -- a star in the east: A case study in strategic destination branding." Journal of Place Management and Development. Vol. 1, No. 1. Pp. 62-91.
Betriebswirt; Dipl. And Noack, Sascha MBA. (2007). Doing Business in Dubai and the UAE. GRIN Verlag: Berlin.
International tourism reinforces the idea that all persons are a part of a world community and act as a reminder of how precious the natural resources of the world can be for all persons, regardless of where they call home. Finally, tourism can provide local populations with employment in ways that do not tax the natural resources, such as rampant industrialism, or force them to abandon their local customs and culture ("Socio-Cultural Impacts of Tourism," Environmental Impacts of Tourism, 2002).
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Tourism in Thailand
Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Impacts of Tourism in Thailand
Urban and rural tourism in Thailand accounts for around 7% of the total GDP. There are various factors, social, economic, environmental and cultural factors which affect the tourism industry in Thailand. Also, the rural tourism in Thailand needs more work. This report has some strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Thailand's tourism industry. In the end, recommendations are given on how to improve the tourism industry in Thailand.
Thailand
Tourism in Thailand
Impact of Environmental, Economical, Social and Cultural Factors on Tourism in Thailand
Environmental Factors
Economical Factors
Social Factors
Cultural Factors
ural Tourism
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
ecommendations
Conclusions
eferences
Introduction
Tourism is one of the world's fastest growing industries, and this industry has been identified as a means of generating national income (Pender, & Sharpley, 2005). Thailand, a beautiful country at the heart of Southeast Asia, has borders with different countries like Cambodia and Malaysia. Tourism industry contributes around 7% to the GDP.…...
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Article eviews on Ethics in Supply Chain ManagementToday, supply chain management has assumed new importance and relevance as global supply networks are challenged on multiple fronts. Against this backdrop, there is a corresponding need to ensure ethical supply chain management practices. To gain some new insights into this growing need, the purpose of this paper is to provide a review of two selected peer-reviewed articles concerning ethics in supply chain management. First, a synthesis of the authors position is followed by an evaluation of the accuracy of the information they present. Second, an analysis concerning any discernible biases or instances of faulty reasoning is followed by an assessment about the extent to which the respective authors agree. Finally, the paper presents a summary of the reviewed articles and important findings concerning ethics in supply chain management in the conclusion.Synthesis of ArticlesThe authors of both articles make the point that supply…...
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Additionally, Bollier further states the contrail emissions to cause warmer weather.
The duration of contrails in the atmosphere can last for days, according to (Harris, Kuper, Lebel, 2010). Trails may last for days and spread over hundreds of miles. According to Patrick Minnis, senior research scientist at NASA's Langley esearch Center in Virginia, "It helped us get a very good handle on the relationship between natural cirrus clouds and contrails, and separate the two effects. We estimate that contrails have an overall warming effect which is at least the same as aircraft CO2 exhaust, if not more." (Harris, Kuper, Lebel, 2010)
The white streaks (Murray, 2006), which characterize the contrail left by a flying aircraft is suggested by Murray to be removed as a contaminant by lowering the altitude of the aircraft during flight. Additionally, "because contrails are released at high altitudes, have a more potent effect on the environment than…...
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Fast, E. 2002, "Can contrails alter climate?," Environment, vol. 44, no. 8, pp. 7.
Beam, S. 2005, "The Trouble with Contrails," Environment, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 4.
Bollier, S. 2007, "High Flyers and the Grounding of Equality," Multinational Monitor, vol. 28, no. 5, pp. 31.
Harris, P., Kuper, S. & Lebel, C. 2010, Sandals Optional: Stories - Environment - Insight; Not all heroes of the green revolution fit the left-liberal activist stereotype.., the Financial Times Limited.
To start this essay, we would begin by identifying ways that business could impact the environment. Next, we would want to identify the businesses we wanted to highlight in the essay, focusing on their specific environmental impact. We would want to select at least two businesses with different reputations for their environmental impact. Companies that are known for having good environmental initiatives include Disney, Johnson and Johnson, Nike, eBay, Fisher Investments, Hewlett-Packard, Starbucks, and Ford Motor Company. Companies have a bad reputation in terms of their impact on the environment include AES, PPL, ConAgra Foods, Coca Cola,....
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theory that suggests that people have different levels of needs. They cannot focus on higher needs until their lower needs are met. This hierarchy has applications in many areas of life, so you can find a ton of articles on the theory.
In Maslow’s theory, needs ascend in the following order
Until a person has met their lower needs they do not have the resources to focus on meeting higher needs.
Some sources you could....
1. The potential impact of central bank digital currencies on the future of cryptocurrency
2. The role of blockchain technology in shaping the future of cryptocurrency
3. Regulatory challenges and opportunities in the development of cryptocurrency
4. The future of cryptocurrency adoption and integration into traditional financial systems
5. The evolving relationship between cryptocurrency and privacy concerns
6. The environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining and sustainable solutions for the future
7. The future of cryptocurrency in global financial markets and economic systems
8. The potential for cryptocurrency to disrupt traditional industries and create new economic opportunities
9. The role of decentralized finance (DeFi) in shaping the future of....
Essay Topics on Adidas: A Comprehensive Analysis
1. The Rise and Evolution of Adidas: A Study in Sports Marketing
Trace the origins and growth of Adidas, examining its key marketing strategies and product innovations.
Analyze the company's target audience, brand positioning, and communication channels.
Discuss the challenges and opportunities Adidas has faced in the competitive sportswear market.
2. Adidas's Social and Environmental Impact: A Critical Assessment
Evaluate Adidas's commitment to social responsibility and sustainability initiatives.
Examine the company's efforts to address issues such as labor rights, environmental protection, and diversity and inclusion.
Discuss the effectiveness of these initiatives and their impact on....
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