MEMBER PROFILE
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U.S. Environmental Policy and Leadership
A comparison of George W. Bush ERA environmental policies with those in the beginning of Barrack Obama's administration. Also why the U.S. can and should take the leading role in global environmental issues.Published on May 22, 2011 to Environmental Science
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How Carbon Credits Can Protect Our Environment
In terms of how humans affect our environment global climate change is the biggest issue that must be addressed. Carbon credits are one way to deal with this. How do carbon credits work and can they be as effective as the acid rain program in the United...Published on May 20, 2011 to Environmental Science
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Sustainable Forestry Practices
The services our forest eco-system provides to humanity and our planet as well as a brief overview of sustainable management practices and the organizations which oversee them.Published on August 13, 2010 to Environmental Science
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A Primer on the Relationship Between Deforestation and Global Warming
The relationship between deforestation and global warming is both straightforward and complex. Here is a description of how trees fight climate change. Included are ways trees directly and indirectly affect the atmosphere.Published on January 12, 2010 to Environmental Science
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The Changing Composition of the Earth's Atmosphere
In this article, the answer to the question, "What is the composition of the Earth's atmosphere?" will be revealed and it discusses some changes that have taken place in this composition over time.Published on January 11, 2010 to Environmental Science
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What Are Renewable Natural Resources?
Creating a sustainable society demands the use of renewable natural resources. So exactly what are these resources and can we maintain current lifestyles through using them?Published on June 29, 2009 to Environmental Science