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.
Introduction The Methow Valley Ranger District which belongs to Forest Service, cooperates with the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (Yakama Nation) and Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), propose to re-establish, enhance and improve the diversity of aquatic habitat for Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed fish in the River Mile (R.M.) 15.5-20 reach of … Read more
T- Tune in: Ask the students the main question of the investigation: Are You Wasteful?. Brainstorm with the class types of waste you can create in your home, school and community. Classify the waste into organic and inorganic waste – why is this important? Investigate differences between organic and inorganic waste and why it is important. … Read more
Access to clean water is crucial for basic health and sanitation. Water, if not treated properly, can house minerals, bacteria, and other contaminants, increasing the risk of waterborne disease. Many of these diseases, such as diarrhoea, pose a significant threat to wellbeing. Although the water issue has risen in prominence among world leaders and international … Read more
Greenhouse gases, specifically Carbon Dioxide, have historically had a negative impact on the health of those living on our Earth. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reported that approximately 57% of greenhouse gases emitted into the Earth’s atmosphere is CO₂. As a heat-trapping greenhouse gas, CO₂ is a “negative externality on the climate system” of … Read more
The world is confronted with a global water pollution crisis. The continued growth of the population makes human actions responsible for the contamination that enters the water. In the search for technology, humans begin to improve their lives without paying attention to what this development has caused to humanity and the environment around the earth. … Read more
Intro The rocky shore is an extremely variable environment, and organisms living in this community have developed adaptations that allow them to tolerate these conditions and create ecological niches for their populations. In this investigative report I will be discussing the way environmental and biological factors influence the distribution pattern and various adaptations of the … Read more
Introduction – Japan The third largest economy in the world, Japan, has always played a significant role in modern technology development. Important changes to Japan’s energy policy have occurred following the fallout from the 2011 earthquake and subsequent Fukushima nuclear accident, with focus shifting from nuclear power to renewable sources of energy. A rise in … Read more
One of the most pressing issues of the 21st century is climate change. Fortunately, the international community is making efforts in climate action by venturing into research on alternative energy. Many of these alternative energy sources have yet to become developed for full usage or are controversial in nature; one of which is nuclear power, … Read more
The global water crisis is near, but what will save us is the question. The UN World Water Development Report 2015 said: “By 2030, the world is projected to face a 40% global water deficit.” The Report also states that: “The fact is there is enough water to meet the world’s growing needs, but not … Read more
Many people are wrapped up in their lives, but they can be wrapped up in their life (which makes sense) but still care about others even if the “other” doesn’t have much of an impact on them, this is caring and wanting to care. Someone who speaks a lot about caring and compassion is Ogyen … Read more
The environment is defined as the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. When the environment is altered, we are forced to adapt accordingly in order to survive. However, these alterations in the ecosystem do not come without consequences. In William Sanders’ “When This World Is All On Fire” … Read more
Our use of fossil fuels, deforestation and land use changes are wreaking havoc on the oceans. Besides causing global climate change, which could cause catastrophic impacts around the world, the release of carbon dioxide from these activities is also leading to ocean acidication. The oceans ultimately absorb most carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and thus … Read more
The Flint Water Crisis began in the city of Flint, Michigan on April 21, 2014. During this year, the drinking water source was switched from Lake Huron, Detroit to the Flint River. This switch was only supposed to be for two years while a new pipeline was being constructed. Previously, the Flint River had been … Read more
Wind power is the wind energy, or the kinetic energy of a moving air mass. It is possible to exploit this energy through the use of electric power generators, windmills that produce mechanical energy, wind pumps pumping water, or sails that propel ships. Wind energy is not something new, it is one of the oldest … Read more
China has a negative connotation across the globe in terms of their pollution and contributions to the environment, they are defined as a manufacturing powerhouse that only wants to continually expand their economy and does not care who or what gets hurt in the process. This is much more sinister than what actually goes on … Read more
