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Nursing and Pollutants, 2007.
A discussion of the nurse's role in increasing community awareness of environmental risks.
1,557 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 35.95
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This paper considers the nurse's professional responsibility in detecting and notifying her community of any environmental risks, such as harmful pollutants. The paper further defines which environments this includes, as well as the nurse's role in being knowledgeable about these pollutants. The author gives a basic overview of what constitutes a toxic risk and the nurse's role in providing information about these hazards. The paper also discusses the Orem model, which stresses the need for nursing intervention to promote improved self-care for the patient in acts of daily life.
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"Toxic risks may come from unexpected, seemingly harmless sources, such as gardening supplies, food, and the air itself. According to Barbara A. Sattler of Georgia Nursing: "many commonly used pesticides in agriculture, and even those used for homes and gardens, have not been sufficiently evaluated for their effects on human health-carcinogenicity, reproductive or neurological risks.... Dioxins are a family of highly toxic chemical compounds that are created when we combust chlorine compounds: Dioxins mimic human hormones and thus can create a range of potential dysfunctions in the human body-reproductive, neurological, immunologic [system]. They are also carcinogenic. Consumer Reports has tested baby food meat products and found them to have dioxin levels 100 times the Environmental Protection Agencies allowable amount" (Sattler, 2004-2005: 1). "
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Pollutants in the Ocean, 2002.
Looks at the different types of pollution in the oceans.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 30.95
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The following paper explores various types of pollution in the ocean. Pollution from oil spills, run-offs that result in toxic wastes in the ocean and the dumping of foreign particles in the ocean are discussed.
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Toxic Pollutants, 2006.
A discussion regarding the level of toxic pollution with which we are living.
2,372 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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This paper takes a look at the dire issue of toxic pollutants and government intervention. According to this paper, world governments are not doing enough to combat this serious problem.
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"A series of proposals had been made at the time, based on the moral demand that encompassed Agenda 21. Offering greater financial support for developing countries, building home institutions for greater national protection capacity and an appropriate legislation, increasing the role of the indigenous people, of women, and the young generation in order to ensure a wider range of action, these were just some of the guidelines for subsequent follow ups. The Commission for Sustainable Development was therefore created to ensure a better coordination of measures at global, regional and national level. The 2002 Summit generated the further statements of principles, along with reaffirmed efforts to "promote the integration of the three components of sustainable development -- economic development, social development and environmental protection -- as interdependent and mutually reinforcing pillars" (Johannesburg Plan of Implementation). Thus, actions should be followed in order to ensure poverty eradication, changing patters of consumption and production, protection of natural resources. The institutional framework is also outlined, including additional emphasis on the future role of "relevant United Nations agencies, programs and funds, the Global Environment Facility and international financial and trade institutions" (Johannesburg Plan of Implementation). "
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Air Pollution and Its Control, 1985.
This paper discusses air pollution: Classes of pollutants, effects, control techniques and L.A. air pollution.
1,012 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 25 sources, £ 93.95
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"Major air pollutants include carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, photochemical oxidants, particulate matter and lead. Additionally, a wide variety of other chemical gasses, mists, fumes and particles have the potential to pollute the air. Some seemingly harmless substances, such as wheat flour, may be considered local pollutants when dust impairs the breathing of workers.
Three air pollutants are frequently discussed together due to interrelated chemistries. These include hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and photochemical oxidants, especially ozone (O3). The family NOx includes nitrogen oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ammonia (NH3) and other nitrogen ... "
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Pollution, 2005.
The causes and effects of pollution.
2,864 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 59.95
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This paper examines the fundamental causes of pollution and its effects on the environment. It looks at the categories of pollution, explains the differences in these categories and describes the different types of polution in the water and the sources of this pollution. The paper also dissusses air pollution and describes its two main causes as well as its dangers. Finally, the paper discusses the long term effects of pollution, and what we can do to help alleviate the problem and prevent further damage.
Table of Contents
Pollution Categories
What is the Pollution in the Water
What is the Pollution in the Air
Pollution Effects - Long Term
But What Can be Done
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"Environmental pollution is a serious threat that jeopardizes both plant and animal survival on the planet. Water and atmospheric pollution become more of a danger each passing year as the population explodes and the resources of the planet become more difficult to access. Emerging societies are also demanding the same types of luxuries and materials that the Western world has convinced them that are the symbols of civilized society. This demand is also increasing the need for more production and as a consequence is causing more environmental pressure."
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Noise Pollution, 2004.
An overview of the definition and types of air pollutants.
833 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper discusses how the word ?noise? is derived from the Latin word ?nausea,? meaning seasickness, and how noise is among the most pervasive pollutants today. It looks at how noise negatively affects human and animal, health and well-being. It also examines how problems related to noise include hearing loss, stress, high blood pressure, sleep loss, distraction and lost productivity, and a general reduction in quality of life and opportunities for tranquillity. It attempts to show that the issue of protection from noise pollution should not be treated as any less important than air pollution or water pollution.
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"Noise is among the most universal pollutants today. Noise from jet planes, road traffic, jet skis, jet planes, construction equipment, garbage trucks, car alarms, lawn mowers, and leaf blowers, to name a few, are among the unwanted sounds that are frequently broadcast into the air. Even when the noise level is not dangerous, it can be distracting, which could be dangerous in its own way. Exposure to excessive noise can impair working efficiency, and temporary or permanent hearing loss may occur. Duration of the loss depends on the loudness or the intensity of the noise, its pitch or frequency, the length of exposure and the vulnerability of the person."
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Air Pollution, 2006.
An overview of the definition and effect of air pollution and what can be done to prevent it.
1,484 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper looks at how the major sources of air pollution are transportation engines, power and heat generation, industrial processes, and the burning of solid waste. It discusses how it has been been a growing problem since the advent of the Industrial Revolution and how the health problems from particulates and other pollutants in the air can be severe. In particular, it looks at how, since the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1970, the United States has made significant strides in the control of air pollution.
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What Is Air Pollution?
History of Air Pollution
What Substances Pollute Our Air?
Health Problems
Status of Air Pollution in the U. S. Today
Future Directions
Conclusion
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"By many accounts, ozone presents the most serious air quality problem in the United States. Ozone is not a particulate. However, particulates released into the atmosphere help create excess ozone. Ozone is formed by the interaction of ultraviolet rays of the sun and nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), sometimes called hydrocarbons. This reaction is called "phytochemical" and cannot occur without polluting emissions from power plants, industrial plants, and internal combustion engines from cars, trucks, and construction machinery (Whitman, 2005). Other sources include commonly used chemical compounds such as those used in paint or in dry cleaning plants (Whitman, 2005). These problems are often aggravated by summer's heat, and contribute to thousands of deaths every year in the United States (Whitman, 2005). "
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Air Pollution, 2002.
A discussion of individual action as a solution to preventing air pollution.
922 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper attempts to prove that contrary to what most people think, air pollution is not a complex problem that requires complex solutions, air pollution can actually be resolved through preventive measures and individual actions of the people in the society. It outlines what air pollution is and the several causes of why air pollution has developed and has increasingly worsened over the years. It evaluates the need for coordination of individual action due to the large amount of pollutants in the air which come from people who consume and make use of products that contain chemicals and substances. It concludes with preventative steps that every individual can carry out such as preventing the emission of gas pollutants and replacing standard light bulbs with energy-efficient fluorescent bulbs.
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"The effects of air pollution ranges from changes in the geophysical composition and environmental balance of the planet to great danger in human health. Because of air pollution, water resources may decrease in amount, and when these happens, organisms and living things that thrive on these bodies of water will die or abandon the area, causing a disruption in the balance of nature, because other organisms may be dependent on the organisms that have left the area, and when this happens, a chain reaction will happen, and all other organisms will be left to die or suffer from the effects of air pollution."
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Chemistry of Pollution, 2005.
A discussion regarding the nature of pollution and the effects it has on human health and the environment.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses the chemistry of pollution, noting the elements involved in most air pollution and water pollution, the development of acid rain, the creation of low-level ozone, and pollutants in the air. This paper further discusses how they interact and damage human health, stating that pollution is the result of chemical reactions from chemicals released into the environment in solid, liquid, or gaseous form to interact with naturally occurring elements.
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"Pollution is the result of chemical reactions from chemicals released into the environment in solid, liquid, or gaseous form to interact with naturally occurring elements in the environment in order to alter the make-up of water, air, and soil. Many kinds of pollution are prevalent today as industrial processes create waste, emissions, and discharges that damage the environment and threaten health. The major components of clean air are oxygen and nitrogen, but clean air contains many other substances, among them such rare gases as argon, neon, and helium. Clean air also contains ozone, a form of oxygen; carbon dioxide; and various nitrogen and sulfur compounds. Clean air also contains water vapor in different degrees and many suspended solid particles and liquid substances, the latter called aerosols and consisting of dust particles and condensation nuclei, which include chloride salts, sulfuric and nitrous acids, phosphorous compounds, and many other chemical substances."
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Air Pollution Control in Ann Arbor, 2006.
A look at regulatory efforts for fighting air pollution in the Ann Arbor region of Michigan and the implications of these regulations for fighting air pollution throughout the country.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 5 sources, £ 105.95
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This paper discusses the regulatory environment for air pollution and its control in the Ann Arbor region, noting that Ann Arbor is key to the fight against air pollution through the actions of the National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in the city. The organization provides a technical review of the issue and of the technical and regulatory issues involved in controlling emissions to reduce air pollution.
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"Air pollution affects the Ann Arbor region as it does other major cities, and Ann Arbor is also key to the fight against air pollution through the actions of the National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in the city. The organization provides a technical review of the issue and of the technical and regulatory issues involved in controlling emissions to reduce air pollution. This organization and researchers at the University of Michigan provide recommendations, expertise, and analysis for various governmental organizations at different levels across the country to address the regulatory issues raised by air pollution and the need to reduce it and its effects."
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The Economic Effects of Air Pollution, 2006.
A discussion regarding the economics of air pollution in developed and developing countries.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, £ 30.95
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This essay deals with a number of economic issues raised by air pollution in developed and developing countries. The general argument is that although developed and developing countries have similar issues to deal with when it comes to air pollution, there are also important differences between the developed and developing countries in terms of air pollution. The paper goes on to say that the first major difference was the sources of air pollution. In developed countries air pollution mostly comes from motor vehicles like car, trucks and SUVs. In developing countries air pollution is coming from industrialization, car use and increasing energy consumption. In both developed and developing countries air pollution is a by-product of other economic activities.
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Water Pollution in China, 2006.
A look at the problem of water pollution in Shenzhen, China.
2,336 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper discusses the problem of water pollution and its effects on the economy and personal lives of China's citizens. In particular, the paper focuses on the water pollution problem in the city of Shenzhen in the Guangdong province. The paper explains how the process of urbanization has contributed to the water pollution problem, looks at how water pollution can undermine an entire city by affecting the economy, environment, and people of the area and discusses what will happen if the problem is not addressed as well as what measures can be undertaken to reduce the amount of water pollution in the region.
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Introduction
The City of Zhenzhen
The Problem
Polluted Water Sources
Causes of Water Pollution
Outlooks
Conclusion
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"In China, urbanization has been occurring at a rapid pace; in the year 1986 China's state council officially designated 29 new cities. This addition of new cities, many located in rural areas away from the largest metropolitan areas of China has resulted in major urbanization of the country in the last thirty years. The province of Guandong is undergoing major growth and change; the city of Shenzhen is one example of this rapid growth."
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Bees: Pollution and Pollination, 2001.
This paper examines how the toxicity of various environmental pollutants affect bees as pollinators.
795 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 8 sources, £ 19.95
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This paper examines the effects of environmental pollution on pollinators, specifically the honeybee, and how this organism can be used as an indicator of environmental health. Emphasis is placed on examining the toxicity and effect of various pesticides including DDT, malathion and various fungicides. In addition, the influence on the health of pollinators from atmospheric heavy metal pollution is addressed. The importance of the honeybee to the future of agriculture is the theme throughout this essay.
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?Bees are one of the most important elements of agriculture. They are one of the most widespread and efficient pollinators. For this reason, the effects of pollution on bees is an ever growing area of interest for many scientists who fear that bee populations may be at risk from human activity. Air pollution from vehicles and industry can have adverse effects on bee populations. However, one of the greatest areas of concern is the effect of pesticides due to the direct and sometimes high exposure of foraging bees to these toxic chemicals."
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Maritime Oil Pollution, 2002.
An examination of role of the Marine Pollution convention (MARPOL) and the United Nations in preventing maritime oil pollution.
1,854 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of Flags of Convenience as they pertain to maritime oil pollution. The writer explores UN and MARPOL mandates and discusses the Flags of Convenience. The writer then ties them into maritime oil pollution and presents recommendations for how this might be solved.
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"As the world populations continues to grow and live longer than ever before it has become apparent that natural resources must be guarded with the utmost care and protection. It is those natural resources allow mankind to survive therefore their preservation is paramount to the success of the future. One of the biggest threats to the eco-system today is the threat of oil pollution. Through spills, dumping and other accidents the oil pollution in the world has threatened significant areas of the eco-system that are depended on. In recent decades there have been measurements taken to prevent oil pollution from destroying the eco system, and many of the mandates in place are indeed strong statements of protection, however, with the advent of ?flags of convenience? states those mandates have lost their clout and power, therby rendering them ineffective. Even MARPOL and the UN Convention on the Law of the Seas have been disabled by the FOC provisions."
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