Biodiversity Hotspots: We're not mad, we're disappointed "Biodiversity Hotspots" were first introduced to the world of conservation in 1988 by British environmentalist, Norman Myers. Biodiversity hotspots are geographic areas which contain a minimum of 1,500 endemic plant species and retain 30% or less of their primary vegetation (Myers et al. 2000). BDHs are beneficial … Read more
A 3.8 Million Year Old Creature Finally Vulnerable to Extinction Information – The Modern Dinosaur The lizard that anyone who has gone to the zoo has been intimidated by has been put on the “Vulnerbale for Extinction”, which means that it is likely to be put on the endangered species list if it’s living … Read more
1. Introduction 1.1 Background Water management is essential in the Netherlands due to more than half of the country being below sea level (Dutch Water Authorities, n.d.). In order to maintain safety, there are 22 regional water authorities in the Netherlands who are experts on water level management, water quality management, dredging, wastewater treatment … Read more
1. Introduction 1.1 Background Water management is essential in the Netherlands due to more than half of the country being below sea level (Dutch Water Authorities, n.d.). In order to maintain safety, there are 22 regional water authorities in the Netherlands who are experts on water level management, water quality management, dredging, wastewater treatment … Read more
Public Service Electric and Gas Co (PSE&G) proposed an aggressive plan to the state of New Jersey that will not only reduce carbon emissions but will also save billions of dollars in the future. A plan this large and revolutionary will be a leading figure in the move to investing into clean energy and … Read more
Alabama Archaeology at Risk: A Review of the Applications and Potential for the Mitigation of Alabama’s Coastal Archaeological Sites Rising tides and climate change are constant topics of debate as we are facing increasing temperatures and the degradation of many natural resources. The extent of which varies all throughout the planet, but it is … Read more
The world seems vast, distinct and varied yet, we all feel interconnected and dependent on each other. The seemingly “Large world” is becoming rather “Small.” Perhaps the new inventions and technology are to blame but the major culprit is undoubted Globalization. Globalization can be defined as the process by which formerly separate economies, states and … Read more
Introduction Politics is what keeps countries stable, it is so fundmanetal in that it affects the lives of everyone. It was an imagined order that dates back several centuries which has now transformed into concrete systems which allow societies to function with minimal chaos????. The heart of democracy is that of the people, the … Read more
On April 20th, 2010, over 210 million US gallons of oil poured out of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, causing one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history. For over 87 days oil flowed out of the rig affecting 68 thousand square miles of ocean waters. As of … Read more
Field Trip Exercise: Natural History Museum Los Angeles Describe the changes in meteorological and geographical conditions since the age of dinosaurs. A very large change in meteorological conditions since the age of dinosaurs is earths climate. This has been occurring since about 65 million years ago when dinosaurs were extinct. During the dinosaur age, … Read more
Daniella Lyustin- 805-095-999 Biotechnology and Society Cecale, Discussion 1C December 7, 2018 The Benefits and Safety of GMOs Genetically modified organisms have become one of the greatest controversies worldwide, as they have the power to alleviate famine due to their ability to feed countless people, in spite of their incorrect reputation for being potentially … Read more
Endangered animals that live in the United States or Russia have some of the same problems and the animals that live in the rainforest or the desert. These animals can live on land or in water. They very from the Sand Cats, Mountain Gorillas, sea Turtles, Humpback Whales, African Penguins to Bald Eagles. The … Read more
Comparing and Contrasting Northern Africa and sub-Saharan Africa The two regions that will be compared and contrasted are the two regions that make up the continent of Africa, The Middle East & Northern Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Northern Africa is discussed as a part of the Middle East region because of shared ethnicity, culture, … Read more
Status of Species The proposed status for the Killdeer is Special Concern under COSEWIC assessment and criteria. Over the past 52 years the species population has shown a great decline (Killdeer Life History, 2017). The species meets some but not all criteria necessary for it to be listed as Threatened however, if factors posing … Read more
People Over Politics: How the Public Opinion of Jimmy Carter Wrongfully Undermined the International Accomplishments of His Tenure Victor Stefanescu December 12, 2018 Period 3 The Iran Hostage Crisis was a confrontation in which Iranian rebel forces captured fifty-three Americans and held them for 444 days. The hostage was an act of … Read more
