Our free environmental studies essays cover a wide range of topics relating to looking after our planet. In this section you’ll find example essays on the theme of climatic change, biodiversity conservation, terrestrial and water ecology, environmental pollution and management, and many more.
Chemical building blocks for future generations At the end of this century, the age of fossil resources may have come to an end. Reserves are drying up rapidly and finding new ones is becoming increasingly difficult. Besides, burning fossil resources increase the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere which is believed to lead to warming … Read more
In East Porterville, California, there are more than 500 wells that have dried up (Bliss 2015). This marks the beginning of California’s worst recorded drought. The county of Tulare within East Porterville is home to 1675 wells total (Bliss 2015). Tulare is one of the eight counties that make up the San Joaquin Valley, the … Read more
Salinity, defined as “the presence of salts (such as sodium chloride, magnesium and calcium sulfates) and bicarbonates, in soil and water” is a major environmental factor that limits plant growth and development (Silva & Uchida, 2000). The most common salt are made of “sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), magnesium (Mg2+), and calcium (Ca2+) and the anions … Read more
As the global population continues to grow so does our need for energy and materials. The depletion of fossil fuels and its increasing demand raises concerns of how we will secure a continuous supply of product and meet the future generations needs. The issue of supply and demand isn’t the only concern, as burning of … Read more
Australia is home to over 378 mammal species. 27 mammal species have become extinct since Europeans settled in Australia. Five mammals are considered critically endangered, 34 mammals are endangered, and over 55 are vulnerable. Currently, 87% of all mammals in Australia are found nowhere else in the world. Europeans arrived at Australia in 1788 and … Read more
Abstract Oviposition site location may be dependent on the costs and benefits provided to both the offspring and the female. Resource availability, presence of predators, and competition are challenges that the offspring will be faced with, whereas females will be constrained by predation risk and the likelihood of successful mating. This review will examine the … Read more
One major change in today’s nutritional culture is that organic foods are becoming increasingly popular. According the American Academy of Pediatrics, the US market for organic foods has grown from $3.5 billion in 1996 to $28.6 billion in 2010 (e1406). Organic foods are those produced without the use of any chemicals or growth hormones. These … Read more
It is a well-known fact that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases cause an increase in the global temperature of the Earth. The gases become trapped in the atmosphere surrounding the planet and make it extremely difficult for heat to leave the atmosphere in the form of radiation. Since the middle of the 1900’s global … Read more
Water is the key of life. Without water, there will be no life in this planet. However, even though water is a vital resources for all of us, there are still many people that don’t have the access to water. Sometimes, when they finally have the access to water, the quality of the water is … Read more
Did you know that Americans throw away about a million pounds of garbage each year? Landfills meant to keep the waste away from society are overflowing with our trash. The trees that provide us oxygen are all being cut down because people are choosing not to recycle. The plastic that we make water bottles out … Read more
Earth, what mankind call a home battling with climate change, tsunamis, earthquakes, melting poles and between others are all effects of global warming. Looking for ways to understand the cause and effect of these terrifying disasters should be a societies priority. Global warming has not only affected human beings, nature has been target more. Humans … Read more
Abstract Intercropping, the cultivation of two or more crop species on the same area of land may improve yield, forage quality or soil health. The objective of the present study was to study the yield, growth rate, interspecific competition in terms of dry matter and N yield, quality and financial outcome of the intercrops of … Read more
The importance of taking care of our environment is not a mystery to most people. It isn’t difficult to find people willing to throw away their Starbucks cups into the recycling bin, turn the water off when brushing their teeth, turn the lights off before leaving the house, or attempt to cut food waste by … Read more
India is a country which is known for its breath taking culture and history and is home to amazing monuments such as the India gate, Taj Mahal, Gateway of India, the Queen’s necklace, Golden temple and many more. On the other hand, it is home to the city with the highest air pollution in the … Read more
For over six decades, plastic production has been booming with over 300 million metric tons currently being produced around the globe each year; given the countless uses plastics provide, from the packaging of food and other goods, textiles, construction materials, and electronics to even cosmetics, it is no surprise that the global production of plastics … Read more
