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of the world's rainforests have been lost and much of what remains could be lost in the future unless some kind of action is taken to prevent anymore destruction. Today rainforests are in a lot of danger of becoming extinct. According to the National…

simply described is a forest that is leafless during the winter. Eury species make up this type of forest, meaning that the species can tolerate a wide range of conditions. In the extreme northern latitudes, the growing season is short causing the…

door is a concrete pathway edged by a six foot think concrete wall. The path leads to a small fence surrounding a pool of water, 25 feet deep. And there submerged in the pool, are two large racks of pencil like metal rods that contain radioactive cobalt…

power plants have many environmental impacts, some of which are just beginning to be understood. These impacts, however, must be weighed against the environmental impacts of alternative sources of electricity. Until recently there was an almost universal…

altitude, and the buffering effects of large bodies of water affect climatic conditions, regional differences occur in all biological events. Because of the wide range of variability in climate, scientists look elsewhere to predict natural events.…

the grocery store I always try to look for the best buy. I always buy what's on sale, I guess you could say I'm cheep. Then I get to the check out lane, preferably the one with fewer people. I empty my wallet and pay. Then I wait. I think it's…

                 Prepared for: Tom Petty, Chairman Of The Board                   Department Of Environmental Regulation Board         by:                                            …

has on the environment have been heavily debated for a long time; particularly over the last few years. Governments and large lumber companies see large profits in the mass deforestation of forests and state that their actions are having few, if any,…

Bloc's Environmental Crisis, Issue C. #2 Upgrading nuclear reactors to meet international standards. I have chosen this topic because nuclear power is not only an environmental issue but also a severe health issue for the citizens around the nuclear…

part to humans, is deteriorating and it has been for quite a time now. It is overwhelmingly populated with both ignorant and lazy people. In effect, not much is being done to prevent this deterioration. For instance, we are killing off vital animal…