Environmental Studies

Nature or Culture? The Anthropocene as Social Narrative

Kelly Power - Is it possible to objectively define the Anthropocene? This essay argues that whether or not it is precisely definable as a geological epoch, its true value, as a concept grounded in futurity, lies within the social realm. The origins of the term are discussed and... Keep Reading »
Photo: Jayanta Debnath CC-2

The Inequalities of Climate Change and Poverty: Impact Analysis and Potential Solutions

Christopher T. Jackson - In Gallup’s 2016 environment poll, 64 percent of U.S. adults are now worried a “great deal” or “fair amount” about global warming, with a record 65 percent attributing warming primarily to human activities (1). These poll results come... Keep Reading »

Carbon Capture and Storage as a Method to Mitigate Climate Change

Sabina Hyseni - Through increased industry practices, land degradation, and burning of fossil fuels the anthropogenic sources of CO2 have increased creating global concern due to the adverse impacts of climate change. Carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) technologies have been... Keep Reading »
Photo: Uwe Potthoff CC-2

The Economic Argument for Expanding GMO Regulation in America

Daniel M. Weinzapfel - The necessity to grow crops faster and more efficiently has long been a goal for the agriculture industry. Now, through the development of GMOs, this goal is being achieved. However, many critics doubt the reputation of GMOs, instead arguing that we must be more wary... Keep Reading »
Photo: Oregon Department of Forestry CC-2

Commercialization of Biochar and the Benefits for Climate Change and Agriculture

Nate D. Van Beilen - Biochar is biomass that has been converted into charcoal through the pyrolysis process. Biochar is applied into soils for carbon sequestration or for improving soil fertility. The carbon bonds in biochar are very stable and do not break down easily which makes biochar... Keep Reading »
 
 

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Climate Change
2017, Vol. 9 No. 05
Nature or Culture? The Anthropocene as Social Narrative
By Kelly Power
Is it possible to objectively define the Anthropocene? This essay argues that whether or not it is precisely definable as a geological epoch, its true value, as a concept grounded in futurity, lies within the social realm. The origins of the term... Read Article »
Climate Change Anthropocene Ecology Biological Diversity Human Nature
Food Security
2017, Vol. 10 No. 2
Remote Sensing Satellites as a Solution Towards Anticipating Food and Water Wars
By David C. Harary
Published by Cornell International Affairs Review
In December 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognized the universal human right to food. Most recently in July 2010, the U.N. General Assembly adopted resolution 64/292 that recognized the human... Read Article »
Food Security Natural Resources Resource Management Climate Change Water Crisis
Climate Change
2017, Vol. 9 No. 03
The Inequalities of Climate Change and Poverty: Impact Analysis and Potential Solutions
By Christopher T. Jackson
In Gallup’s 2016 environment poll, 64 percent of U.S. adults are now worried a “great deal” or “fair amount” about global warming, with a record 65 percent attributing warming primarily to human activities (1). These... Read Article »
Climate Change Poverty Climate Change Mitigation Paris Agreement Climate Adaptation Bangladesh Philippines
Climate Change
2017, Vol. 9 No. 03
Carbon Capture and Storage as a Method to Mitigate Climate Change
By Sabina Hyseni
Through increased industry practices, land degradation, and burning of fossil fuels the anthropogenic sources of CO2 have increased creating global concern due to the adverse impacts of climate change. Carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) technologies... Read Article »
Carbon Sequestration Climate Change Climate Change Mitigation Carbon Offsets Ocean Acidification Carbon Capture And Storage
Agriculture
2017, Vol. 9 No. 02
The Economic Argument for Expanding GMO Regulation in America
By Daniel M. Weinzapfel
The necessity to grow crops faster and more efficiently has long been a goal for the agriculture industry. Now, through the development of GMOs, this goal is being achieved. However, many critics doubt the reputation of GMOs, instead arguing that... Read Article »
Agriculture Food Production Genetically Modified Organisms GMOs International Trade
Sustainability
2016, Vol. 8 No. 12
Commercialization of Biochar and the Benefits for Climate Change and Agriculture
By Nate D. Van Beilen
Biochar is biomass that has been converted into charcoal through the pyrolysis process. Biochar is applied into soils for carbon sequestration or for improving soil fertility. The carbon bonds in biochar are very stable and do not break down easily... Read Article »
Biochar Climate Change Mitigation Carbon Sequestration Soil Agriculture Sustainability Carbon Trading Environmental Economics
Environmental Policy
2016, Vol. 8 No. 12
Joint-Value Creation Between Marine Protected Areas and the Private Sector
By David C. Harary
President Richard Nixon signed the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) in 1972 to both promote research in underwater ecosystems as well as nominate national marine protected areas (MPAs) as ‘National Marine Sanctuaries... Read Article »
Sustainability Conservation Marine Protected Areas National Parks Public-Private Partnerships Environmental Policy Environmental Management Public Lands
Renewable Energy
2016, Vol. 2016 No. 2
An Analysis of the Threat of Ontario's Hydroelectric Dams on its River Ecosystems
By Nicholas Scrivens
Published by Center for Development and Strategy
Dams have been used for centuries to assist with the development of human civilization. Access to drinking water, flood control and agricultural irrigation are historical reasons for the development of dams and river impoundments. The abundance... Read Article »
Renewable Energy Hydroelectric Hydropeaking Rivers Freshwater Ecosystems Environmental Management Energy Policy
Decision-making
2016, Vol. 2016 No. 2
Environmental Decisions in the Context of War: Bombing ISIL's Oil
By David C. Harary
Published by Center for Development and Strategy
This paper evaluates the ethical dilemma coalition forces had to face when deciding to target and take out ISIL's primary source of revenue – oil. By gathering the impacts ISIL has had on the globe as well as the impacts aerial attacks could... Read Article »
Decision-Making Environmental Risk Natural Resources Oil Islamic State ISIS Environmental Policy
Sustainability
2016, Vol. 6 No. 1
Sweden, the World's Most Sustainable Country: Political Statements and Goals for a Sustainable Society
By Maria Mänsson
Published by Earth Common Journal
Sweden, a small country with almost 10 million inhabitants, is the world's most sustainable country according to some reports that compare environmental, social, and governance components between nations. Sweden plays a significant role in the European... Read Article »
Sustainability Climate Change Paris Agreement Sweden Environmental Policy Renewable Energy
Land Use
2016, Vol. 6 No. 1
Applying the Centrifugal Organizational Model for Pastoralists and Other Competing Communities on the Ethiopian Landscape and the Shift to Agriculture After 1975
By EliSabeth Noe
Published by Earth Common Journal
For the past four decades, pastoralist activities have been pushed to marginal areas in several regions of Ethiopia. This change was initiated by the Agrarian Land Reform Proclamation of 1974. Pastoralist activities prior to the agrarian reforms... Read Article »
Ethiopia Land Use Pastoralism Agriculture Agrarian Reform Habitat Use Sub-Saharan Africa Community Ecology
Canada
2016, Vol. 6 No. 1
Responding to Environmental Challenges in Alberta
By Peter Brown
Published by Earth Common Journal
Climate change and the myriad of challenges that come with it are a reality the entire world must face. However, for Canadian province, Alberta, the stakes are especially high. Oil and gas mining made up 18.3% of Alberta's GDP in 2015 and therefore... Read Article »
Climate Change Environmental Policy Air Quality Canada Alberta Environmental Politics
Conservation
2016, Vol. 6 No. 1
Species Conservation in a Globalized World
By Sharlene Engel
Published by Earth Common Journal
In today's globalized world, international cooperation and information sharing becomes increasingly important. This paper examines the criteria provided in the United State's Endangered Species Act, the European Union's Habitat Directive, and the... Read Article »
Conservation Endangered Species Biodiversity Endangered Species Act Biological Diversity International Environmental Policy Climate Change
Environmental Ethics
2016, Vol. 6 No. 1
The Technological Abyss: Heideggerian Ontology and Climate Change
By Aaron Mazo
Published by Earth Common Journal
Whenever a decision is made in a social, political, or economic context, it is implicitly grounded in an ethical outlook. But where do these outlooks come from? To investigate this query, I examine the basis for ethical decisions regarding technology... Read Article »
Environmental Ethics Climate Change Martin Heidegger Technology Ethics
Sustainability
2016, Vol. 6 No. 1
OMEGA: Playing for Change
By A. Rachelle Foss
Published by Earth Common Journal
Despite all the information we have regarding climate change and the potential perils of continuing on our path of consumption, people are slow to make the necessary changes. Our tendency to live habitually and the dampening effect continuous negative... Read Article »
Sustainability OMEGA Environmental Communication Climate Change Climate Change Mitigation
 
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