The debate on global warming

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « All these stories, of course, have something to do with the issue of global warming. Global warming is a potentially dangerous problem ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Meaning and definition of global warming. The concern of global warming . Impact of global warming . Evidences that supports the claim of an overall global warming effect. The American Policy Roundtable. Conclusion. Works cited ....»

Global warming may open Northwest Passage

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Global warming may open Northwest Passage Intro: It is almost daily that television news mention environmental and natural disasters in each area of the world. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Global warming appears now as a fact recognized but much debated.. The general consensus about the characteristics and the effects of global warming.. The Global warming controversy.. Some isolated actions to fight against the...»

Global warming

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Recomendations. Global warming Recently, global warming has gained massive attention due to the documentary . An inconvenient truth ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Ocean acidity.. Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration.. Process of ocean acidification.. The effect of acidification in the Pacific region.. Recomendations.....»

Global warming

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction; Recommendations and precautionary measures; Limits; Conclusion; Sources; Vocabulary; Articles. Global warming presentation ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Recommendations and precautionary measures. Limits. Conclusion. Sources. Vocabulary. Articles....»

New approaches to decisions on global warming

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «New approaches to decisions on global warming Former Vice President Al Gore generated tremendous global awareness and concern for the issue of global warming ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Background.. The environmental consequences of growth.. Disastrous decision making.. Individuals & global warming.. Nations & global warming.. The world & global warming.. Where that leaves us.....»

Ocean acidification

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   07/03/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Ocean Acidification Recently, global warming has gained massive attention due to the documentary An Inconvenient Truth presented by former Vice-President of ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Since the industrial revolution, ocean pH has gone down by 0.1 units.. Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations are already 30 percent higher.. Atmospheric release of CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels.. Southern Ocean surface waters will begin...»

Auto pollution: No solution?

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   08/07/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « attached to. Global warming is one well-known problem that the whole planet faces, and auto-vehicles play a leading role in it. In a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 1990's - the hotest decade.. Air pollution.. Diesel exhausts contribution to asthma. . Honda's report on its new fuel cell vehicle.. Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV's).. Provisions of the Clean Air Act Amendments.....»

Arctic ice loss: Overview and consequences

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Term papers   |   04/06/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « GLOBAL WARMING AS THE MAJOR CAUSE OF ARCTIC ICE LOSS The major cause for this increased ice loss in the Arctic regions is global warming. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Extent of ice losses. Global warming as the major cause of arctic ice loss. Role of carbon dioxide. Role of methane. Role of nitrous oxide and fluorocarbons. The role of water vapour. Consequences of arctic ice loss. Impact on local...»

A study on how weather affects populations

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Term papers   |   04/16/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « how weather affects populations Table of contents 1 Macro Level Influences 2 Impact on human migrations and growth of civilizations 3 Global Warming 7 Impact ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Macro level influences. Impact on human migrations and growth of civilizations. Global warming . Impact on the economy. Destruction and displacement. Spread of diseases. Impact on mortality. Micro level influences. Impact on human health. Impact on...»

Forest fires (prediction, prevention and suppression)

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/28/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Background to Fire Management Global Warming Contributors to the increase in global warming are found in deforestation, in shifting cultivation and land use ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Background to fire management.. Global warming.. Historical use of fire.. Expansion of the concept of fire management.. Global changes.. Fire and food security.. Fire regimes.. Population growth.. Fire prediction.. Silvicultural...»

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