Essays on Ecology Page 17

Malaysia has a diverse number of animal and plant species in its rainforests. 20% of the world’s animal species are found here. These forests cover two-thirds of the Malaysian land. It has about 250 species of reptiles, 150 species of snakes and a thousand species of insects. There are around 14,500 species of flowering plants…

Pressure from urban encroachment continues to plague the park, givingrise to a suite of problems. Chronic air pollution has contributed to thepark’s placement on America’s Ten Most Endangered National Parks list forthe sixth consecutive year. Nearby coal-fired power plants and otherpollution sources continue to damage the spectacular views as well asaffect the health of park…

The Mid-Atlantic Biodiversity zone of the United States Of America refers to the Atlantic Seaboard between New England and the South.The region includes Delaware,Maryland,New Jersey, NewYork,Pennsylvania,Virginia and West Virginia. This region is a heavy industry zone with a dense population.Rapid industrialization and growing population aided by technological advancements have given rise to enormous pressure on…

Air pollution is the contamination of the air caused by substances like dust, smoke, vehicle emissions, and industrial waste. The increasing pollution of our environment’s vital element – air – is concerning and attributed to various factors. The causes of air pollution include: The following list outlines various reasons for air pollution: Farmers in the…

Compare the ways in which the theme of insanity is presented in the novels “the Wasp Factory” and “the Collector”. Miles Cooper Iain Banks and John Fowles have successfully written books portraying insanity, with the effective use of many techniques. Language, in the books, “The Collector” and “The Wasp Factory” has been used to great…

Every building should have its fire extinguishers properly installed and ready for use, it is important that safety precautions are put in place whenever a building is under construction. The current building which has the first floor as for retail shops, the second and third as offices and the next floors as apartments. It is…

What role, if any, should Marry past work record play in this case? As a general rule, in termination cases for absenteeism, the seniority and past work record of the employee have been factors influencing the decision of labor arbitrators to either uphold or modify the discharge penalty. It is believed that long service employees,…

Factoring as a fiscal service is of recent beginning in India, introduced in the early 90s and it is yet to pick up impulse. If the buyer of the goods delays payment it will ensue in locking up of working capital financess for the exporter. Further, in this competitory environment, an exporter has to maintain…

A frail and hard-working family doing all they can to help out with their community is seen in the short story “The Firewood Gatherers,” by Thierry Mallet. The narrator is at his camp when he sees three people in the distance on a hill. Fuelled by curiosity, he climbs the hill in hope he will…

Good Afternoon, My name is Ashley and I will be speaking on our planet and the dangers that we are facing everyday and have no clue about it. Our planet is in major crises economically and physically. Everyday we hear more bad news about our planet. Reports tell us that wildlife and forests are disappearing…