The general oil market and the American oil policy

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : « One of the most important new issues is the environmental problems (pollution, global warming). What is the reality of the global oil exchanges? ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The general oil market.. The actors of the oil market.. The oil consumption.. International exchanges.. Oil prices formation.. The United States oil policy.. Economic aspect.. The military dimension of the oil world security.. The...»

The Hybrid Car

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   06/30/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « In an effort to sell more cars, companies have exaggerated to an extreme degree the benefit of hybrid cars with regards to global warming and oil independence ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Current trends and figures behind its claimed Benefits.. What Benefit Does the Consumer Receive?. How Do Hybrids Affect the Climate?. Do Hybrid Cars Contribute to Oil Independence?....»

Institutional Failures of the Global Environmental Governance

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   42 pages
Document abstract : « Environmental issues, such as global warming, force all kinds of authorities to consider an essential problem of global governance. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Necessity of global environmental governance.. The environment: A global common.. Rapid environmental awareness: Stockholm to Rio.. Environmental governance within the United Nations.. The UNEP: A mission beyond its...»

Environmental impacts on forests

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « The concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) has been rising for the last century, leading to the concern that it will cause global warming. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Effect on soil.. The sustainable productive potential.. The observed boost in agricultural production following a forest cover.. Effect on water.. The effect of trees. Transpiration.. The myth that forests act like a sponge.. The...»

A look at the company Delphi

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   21 pages
Document abstract : « impact, with products and processes that consider environmental impact from the beginning help reduce the effects of global warming decrease dependence on ...»

Synopsis abstract : «General introduction. Company profile. Delphi corporation. Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems. Delphi Packard Electric Systems. Delphi Energy and Engine Management Systems. Delphi Chassis Systems. Delphi's global presence. Regional division of Delphi...»

Prospects for green energy sources

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   07/23/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Prospects for green energy sources Introduction Global warming has increasingly become an all-encompassing issue in both the media s and public s opinion. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hydrocarbon emissions.. Potential candidates for future energy sources.. Solar energy.. Hydroelectric power.. Biomass energy systems.. Wind energy.. Biofuels.. Geothermal wells.. Conclusion.....»

Southern Methodist University

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   10/06/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « consumption combined with issues like oil extraction to saturation level, fossil fuels into near exhaustion, rising oil prices, global warming and pollution ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Issues.. Southern Methodist University.. Proposed solutions.. Energy efficiency.. Indoor air quality.. Waste management.. Water conservation.. Conclusion.....»

The city and the stake of sustainable development

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   05/09/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « development ¶ "Giving more people more choices about how and where they want to live, while providing the solutions to global warming, climate change, and ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The current situation: The unbalance between urban and rural zones. The agreements around sustainable urbanism projects. The global agreements. Initiatives of cities network. Involvement of the international and multilateral...»

Homology modeling of acetate kinase in methanosarcina acetavorans c2a

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Term papers   |   09/21/2009   |   .pdf   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Methanogenesis, the biological production of methane, plays a pivotal role in the global carbon cycle and contributes significantly to global warming. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Material and method. Secondary and tertiary structure prediction. Analysis of models. Results and discussion. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Erosion; A key component to life on the Cape

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Although erosion was not a major topic of debate during my grade school years, it quickly caught fire along with the issue of global warming during my four ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The notable complaint from Cape Codders . The evil in erosion. The most encouraging aspect of erosion . Popular method of controlling erosion . The most efficient method of erosion control . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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