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Hydroelectric Dams in Yunnan Province, 2005.
An analysis of the environmental problems surrounding the hydroelectric dam project in China.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 15 sources, £ 81.95
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The paper is a case study/case report on a particular environmental problem or issue in a given country. The paper specifically discusses China. It analyzes the environmental problem and issues surrounding the hydroelectric dam projects and how they harm the environment.
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"Hydroelectric Dams in Yunnan Province Introduction: China is currently going through a period of rapid economic growth and industrialization. In China's Global Hunt for Energy [1]David Zweig and Bi Jianhai note, A booming domestic economy, rapid urbanization, increased export processing, and the Chinese people's voracious appetite for cars are increasing the country's demand for oil and natural gas, industrial and construction materials, foreign capital and technology. Twenty years ago, China was East Asia's largest oil exporter. Now it is the world's second-largest importer; last year, it alone accounted for 31 percent of global growth in oil demand."
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Hydroelectric Dams, 2008.
A very brief overview of the history and efficiency of hydroelectric dams.
795 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 20.95
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In the United States, hydroelectric dams once provided as much as one-half of all electrical power needs. This paper discusses how since they require so much land, there is also a natural limit to how many new dams can be built and debates their true efficiency as opposed to use of other forms of renewable energy such as fossil fuels.
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Background and History
Hydroelectric Dams for Power Production and Flooding Prevention in the United States
Evaluating the Contemporary Efficiency and Economics of Hydroelectric Dams
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"Before electricity was harnessed for use as a convenient power source, many early post-Industrial Revolution factories and textile mills relied on water, either for mills driven by the natural power of gravity, or steam engines. Modern hydroelectric dams are complex structures capable of controlling immense volumes of water to reduce the likelihood of natural floods, to provide electric power, irrigate land, and allow open reservoirs and aqueducts to store and deliver water supplies to remote areas far from natural fresh water sources."
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Hydroelectric Dams, 2002.
Examines the social and environmental problems caused by hydropower plant constructions.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 56.95
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Where hydropower plant constructions are a necessity for improved standards of living, they also pose a threat to humans and plant and animal life in various ways. This paper discusses various social and environmental impacts of hydropower plant construction.
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The Hydroelectric Dam Project., 2002.
Discusses the Bakun Hydroelectric Dam project from a utalitarianism perspective.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper considers how a utilitarianism viewpoint might affect the Bakun Hydro-Electric Project. Also consider the project from a nonconsequentialist standpoint.
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Concrete Gravity Dams, 2007.
An overview of the design and function of concrete gravity dams.
1,954 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper discusses how concrete gravity dams are effective in most part due to their extreme size and weight, which counters all external forces, and how, used for many things, dams such as these can generate enormous amounts of hydropower and create massive reservoirs when necessary. Although dams do pose a certain amount of risk on the environment and those living around them, the positive aspects of dams seem to outweigh this risk.This paper explores the design behind concrete gravity dams, including but not limited to hydropower uses, effective external and internal forces, dam site selection, and many other related topics.
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"Throughout the history of dams, many failures have been attributed to weaknesses in the concrete used in the construction of the dam. Because the concrete is the main component in most large dams, it is important that it meets certain standards. Concrete is susceptible to deterioration, especially if it is constantly freezing and thawing (Jansen 109). It is important, when designing a concrete gravity dam, to recognize that the concrete will become saturated over time. When the Saint Francis Dam collapsed in 1928 less than two years after it had been built, it was found that the engineers had not implemented into the design the idea that the concrete would become saturated and therefore become less effective. For this reason, among others, the resultant vector of the forces acting on the dam was misplaced (outside of the middle third of the foot) and the dam eventually collapsed (Jansen 181). In later investigations, the concrete was also found to have a void ratio of 14%, which would increase the degree of saturation (Jansen 179). "
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China: Gansu Province., 2002.
A look at the problems of marketing in Gansu Province, China.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 62.95
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This is a 10-page paper that analyzes marketing problems in Gansu, a western province in China.
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Guangdong Province of China, 2006.
An exploration into the sources of environmental impacts of industrial and urban growth within the Guangdong Province of China.
2,437 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 19 sources, MLA, £ 52.95
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This research paper explores the implications of rapid industrial and urban growth in the Guangdong Province of China. According to the paper, there are environmental consequences of industrialization. The paper focuses on water contamination, garbage disposal and air pollution and reviews government plans to improve the situation.
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Contaminated Drinking Water: Water Pollution
Garbage Disposal
Toxic Fumes and Unclean Air Due to Air Pollution
Conclusion
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"Because much of Guangdong relies on the Pearl River and Pearl River delta for water, the Xijiang, Beijiang, Dongjiang, Hanjiang, Rongjiang and Moyangjiang Rivers that combine to form the Pearl River, are equally as important. Since residents of Guangdong rely heavily on these rivers, the cleanliness of the water is extremely vital to their well-being. However, the scarcity of clean water remains a great problem here for many rural residents. The lack of clean water leads to a shortage of clean drinking water. This is a significant problem because a large amount of the water consumed by the general public is dirty water.This problem exists due to a couple of reasons. It is important to understand the source of the problem. Therefore, the main question is how is the water contaminated? "
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The Roman Province of Asia Minor, 1998.
A discussion of the archaeological evidence for the emergence of a provincial culture in the Roman province of Asia Minor.
3,315 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 66.95
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This paper examines how since the Classical period Greek cities had spread unevenly along the coast of Asia Minor, drawn by opportunities for trade, excellent harbours and the region?s natural wealth. It looks at how the cities provided the administrative framework for Roman rule and how Roman technology and culture, itself influenced by Greek thought, influenced the Hellenistic culture which responded by adapting the new influences to traditional patterns. It explores how the cities adapted their competitive strategies to include the imperial presence and how the imperial authorities responded by attempting to control competition.
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"The widespread growth of the Corinthian order seen in imperial architecture and the rapid replacement of Doric stoas by Ionic or Corinthian colonnades may also be due to regional developments, rather than direct Roman influence. It was already established in several Anatolian cities and it seems to have been favoured by Hellenistic kings (Waelkens 1989, 79-80). Its success may be due to several factors. There was a local general taste for richer architecture, itself a reflection of the provinces? increasing wealth (Waelkens 1989, 80). The architectural embellishment and increasing formalisation of public spaces suggests that they were a showcase of civic pride and a reflection of the competitive environment of Asia Minor (Waelkens 1989, 81)."
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Hydroelectric Power Plants, 2002.
An insight into the workings of hydroelectric power plants.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 94.95
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This paper examines the theory, components and mechanics of a hydropower plant, discusses how water is controlled and converted into fluid power and then into electrical power, and describes the components used to do it.
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Lower Snake River Dams Past Present and Future, 2000.
This paper discusses the dam removal issue on the Lower Snake River in Washington State.
3,408 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 68.95
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The writer of this paper shows how, according to most scientists, dam removal would be the best option for recovery of native salmon and steal head in the Snake River system. The paper examines the human costs and shows how many people rely on the river in its current state for their livelihood. The paper discusses the issues of the cost and benefits of dam removal that lawmakers must weigh before deciding this complicated issue.
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"As it is with any issue of importance all sides and perspectives must be explored before any kind of decision can be made. So, the question at hand is should the four dams (Ice Harbor, Lower Monumental, Little Goose and Lower Granite) on the lower Snake River be removed, to aid in the recovery of endangered Idaho salmon and steelhead stocks. At the beginning of this century salmon and steelhead runs in the Columbia and Snake River basins were unequaled. I read accounts, from the 1920's and 30's, of fishermen hauling in half mile long seine nets with draft horses, containing 30,000 tons of salmon at a time, and catching up 94,000 tons of fish a day in the mouth of the Columbia River. Not only where the fish more plenty full they where larger. I saw a picture of an 82-pound Chinook caught in 1921 in Astoria. These massive salmon where known as June hogs and their spawning grounds where found all the way up in British Columbia. These massive specimens ceased to exist after the construction of the Grand Coulee dam in 1941, which closed off over a thousand miles of prime spawning grounds to the north. The loss of these mighty specimens signaled the fate of the rest of the species in the coming decades. The Grand Coulee was just the first in a series of dams, which have destroyed critical habitat and impeded the upward and downstream migration of the once plentiful fish. When Lewis and Clark visited this region in 1802 approximately 16 million salmon and steelhead returned each year to complete their life cycle; today approximately 300,000 fish will return, a small fraction of the once mighty run. Dams are not the only factor leading to the extinction of salmon and steelhead, there are other important factors such as: pollution, stream bank deprivation caused by logging and grazing, non-favorable oceanic conditions, over fishing, and predation. But, for the purpose of this paper I will be discussing the environmental as well as the social effects of removing the dams on the lower Snake. "
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"Ontario: The Superior Province", 2002.
Discusses the economic and social reasons for Ontario's superiority over other Canadian provinces.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 50.95
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This paper presents details concerning the superiority of Ontario with regard to other provinces in Canada. Thus it provides an over all picture of the Ontarian economy and other perspectives.
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An Analysis of the Conquered Province Theory in US History, 2002.
Covers the Secessionist theory of the South that planned on dividing the country in half over the slavery issue.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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The main elements of the seccessionist theory will be given in this paper for the understanding of this complex issue and will tell us what different states thought of the matter. By analyzing some of the details of the Theory of cession by some of its creators, we can understand the complex situation of the South before and after the Civil War.
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Three Gorges Dam, 2005.
An overview of the reasoning and planning behind the 2009 project to build a dam on the Yangtze River in China.
1,142 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper examines how in 2009, a monumental undertaking that began in China in 1994 is planned for completion and how the Three Gorges Dam project on the Yangtze River is expected to be the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. It looks at the history behind the project and how the balancing act between development and economic issues on one hand, and other concerns such as the environment and antiquities and resettlement on the other, has long been a challenge for China.
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"In 1979, economic reforms and the desire to expand industry encouraged construction to restart. The number of critics grew. Leaders from Chongqing demanded that the dam height be raised. Some environmentalists were angered that the dam would cause rather than solve more problems and were concerned about the destruction of natural land. Human rights activists refuted the resettlement plan. Archeologists objected that many historical sites would end up under water. Most notably would be sites that are remnants of the homeland of the Ba, an ancient people who settled in the region about 4,000 years ago. Further, a number of engineers began wondering if the dam would solve the necessary problems. "
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China's Three Gorges Dam Project, 2005.
This paper discusses China's Three Gorges Dam Project (TGDP), projected to become the worlds largest dam, nearly four times larger than the Hoover Dam.
4,505 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 82.95
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This paper explains that the Three Gorges Dam Project is located at Sandouping, along the Yangtze River in the Three Gorges, which is one of the world's most famous scenic sites and includes the dam, which is composed of the spillway, intake dam and non-overflow dams, two power plants and the navigation facilities, which includes a ship lock and a ship lift. The author points out that there are many issues involved including the sensitivity of the huge numbers involved in the reservoir displacement and the impact of such a large population movement on the economy and society. The paper relates that, despite the monetary risks concerned in investing in the dam, the structure is an economic "showpiece" that invites outsiders to establish speedily vital business networks, which paves the way for future dealings such as with The Caterpillar Company.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Local Land Owners Bottoms Up Approach
The Quality of Resettlement Land
The Particular Problem of Steep, Infertile Slopes
Outward Look
Government Policies: Upward Look
Historical Perspective: A Backwards Look
Expected Returns and Drawbacks
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"Additionally, the dam's supporters expect the 26 giant generators to account for close to a tenth of China's energy output. The hydropower is stance as a more efficient and cleaner source of energy than the sulfur-laden coal that is at present used in the area. Some engineers estimate that the dam will annually generate an amount of energy equivalent to the burning of forty million tons of coal. Thus, if successful, the dam's energy output will be environmentally beneficial over the current release of destructive sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide gas emissions. This cleaner supply of energy will be accessible within a 1,000 kilometer radius of the dam, as far as Shanghai and Guangzhou."
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