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- 9981: The Wolf
- ... in a different and less favorable light, for the dog was not the only animal toward whom man turned his attention in the early days of animal husbandry. Some ten thousand years ago, man discovered great value for himself in domesticating animals such as cattle and sheep - it was far easier to herd sufficient numbers of animals to supply adequate food than to hunt them. Man left the forest for the ...
- 9982: Water Pollution: Is it as big of a problem as we think?
- ... heat discharges, like that of a nuclear power plant. It affects ecological processes and blocks the migration paths of fish. Because of these pollutants Southern Saskatchewan and Alberta are threatened by water shortages, and the great lakes face problems in serious pollution. Rivers and streams are also greatly affected by these pollutants. The noticeable outcomes of these pollutants are these: Nitrates in drinking water can cause disease in infants that may ...
- 9983: Water Biomes
- ... nesting habitat for herons and rails, and a source of nutrients for estuarine waters. Marshes are important in flood control, in sustaining high-water tables, and as settling basins to reduce pollution downstream. Despite their great environmental value, marshes are continually being destroyed by drainage and filling. Marine Life, plants and animals of the sea, from the high-tide mark along the shore to the depths of the ocean. These organisms ...
- 9984: Using Bicycles As An Alternative To Automobiles
- ... It can be a way to exercise without taking much times out of ones schedule. The time one would spend biking to work serves two important purposes. One, getting to work, but also as a great form of exercise. Improved mobility in crowded situations. In downtown areas, biking to work may actually save time. Cars crawl through congested traffic, while bicyclists ride around it. The time it takes to park a ...
- 9985: Value of Environmental Agencies
- ... to the ozone. John Nichol, head of Worldfest 90' production and marketing, alludes, In Brazil and other countries in South and Central America the smoke from fires burning the jungle is sometimes so thick that great palls of it drift for miles(140). These smoke clouds are affecting the weather patterns. Weather patterns are changing too, and the consensus of informed opinion is that this too is a direct result of ...
- 9986: The Choosing of a Landfill Site
- ... which bacteria in aerobic surface soils oxidise methane to carbon dioxide as it diffuses into the atmosphere. These techniques, and design criteria for the soil layers, are not fully developed, but research results have indicated great potential. 7) Leachate management There are two aspects to active leachate management: the treatment and disposal of surplus leachate abstracted from the base of the landfill the flushing of soluble pollutants from waste until they ...
- 9987: The Potential Effects of a Depleted Ozone Layer
- ... radiation are agriculture, wildlife, the environment, and human health. A depleted ozone layer has a profoundly negative and potentially devastating effect on humanity and its surroundings. From an agricultural perspective, a diminished ozone layer poses great risks. Since man's evolution from 'man the hunter and gatherer' to 'man the food producer' , mankind has grown ever more dependent on his surroundings. In the case of food production man relies greatly on ...
- 9988: Aristotles Views On Human Action
- In his book, the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle raises questions about human happiness and what it takes to make a good human life. In his quest for an answer, Aristotle covers a great deal of ground and touches upon a variety of topics that, while not obviously so, tie significantly into to the "happiness" of our daily lives. One of these topics is the distinction between our voluntary ...
- 9989: Solar Energy: An Alternative Energy
- ... be a branch of solar energy. The same thing with tidal energy. And since the sun plays a vital role in the water cycle hydroelectric energy can be attributed to solar energy. Solar Energy has great potential in becoming a main source of energy in the future. Bibliography "Alternative Resources" Internet. Large URL Schneider, Herman and Nina. Science for Today and Tomorrow. Boston: D.C. Health and Company. "Solar Energy." Microsoft ...
- 9990: Should There Be A Nuclear Power Plant In Saskatchewan?
- Should There Be A Nuclear Power Plant In Saskatchewan? I think there should be a nuclear power plant built in Saskatchewan because I believe it would contribute to the province a great deal. There is a growing need for power in Saskatchewan. Right now in Saskatchewan there is a need for more power. There has question as to putting a nuclear plant is Saskatchewan This I think ...
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