Essays on Nature

Brueckner, M., Durey, A., Mayes, R., " Pforr, C. (2013). The mining boom and Western Australia’s changing landscape: Towards sustainability or business as usual?. Rural Society, 22(2), 111-124. https://doi.org/10.5172/rsj.2013.22.2.111             The purpose of the research is to explore the role of mining in Western Australia presenting a multidisciplinary viewpoint on the...

According to Ricardo, rent entails the amounts paid to landlords following the utilization of the indestructible and original components of the soil. On the other hand, there has been a rising trend of privatizing scarce water resources around the world (Glennon, 2004). The theory brought forth by Ricardo has been...

A sustainable society can continue indefinitely as its consumption level reflects environmental and resource balance. Therefore, it should ensure that there is equality, freedom, and a good standard of living to all its citizens. Moreover, a sustainable society focus on the present and future well-being of its people. The pursuit...

Carbon Monoxide exists as a colorless and unscented gas. Exposure to Carbon Monoxide(CO) can be fatal to human beings. Haemoglobin found in human red blood cells forms a stable compound with Carbon Monoxide thus inhibit transport of oxygen. Victims of Carbon Monoxide exposure may experience general weakness, nausea, headache, and...

Acid Rain Formation Acid rain is mostly formed from the spontaneous chemical reaction between naturally occurring dioxides of sulfur and nitrogen (SO2 & NO2) in precipitation and oxygen and/or atmospheric water. The reaction produces sulfuric and nitric acids, respectively, which are further transferred to the soil and downstream through the wet...

The proponents of nuclear energy state that it is a cleaner and more sustainable option to burning fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. This is because these substances do not emit carbon dioxide which translates to the global climate change. Another argument is that it is cost-effective and...

Of all the advancements in science and technology achieved, treatment of water can be described as one of the greatest. Adequate clean water is essential for the survival of humans and good public health. In the absence of disinfection and filtration, consumers would be at the risk of contracting diseases...

Polymeric materials and plastic pollution Polymeric materials have been in use for decades due to their characteristic of being cheap and durable. Since the 1950s, there are over 8.3 billion tons of plastic across the world. Sadly, due to their inability to decompose, they have resulted in plastic pollution. The process...

Belle Isle is an island park that features a variety of natural beauty that people find attractive and enjoyable. This isle is located in Virginia and receives visitors from around Virginia. This is because of the beautiful features including tidal wetlands and the upland forest as well as extensive farmland....

Belle Isle Park is an island park that features a variety of natural beauty that people find attractive and enjoyable. This isle is located in Michigan and receives visitors from around and far from Michigan, because of the beautiful features including wildlife and the natural herbs and trees it has....

A causal claim by Peter Bakker A causal claim made by Peter Bakker in the article titled "Accountants Will Save the World" is as follows: the inability of all businesses getting involved in solving the world's toughest problems is caused by the current less comprehensive accounting rules (Bakker, 2013). The claim presents...

Business organisations and the importance of sustainability Business organisations are finding it increasingly important to engage in practices that take into account the interests of various stakeholders in the business environment instead of only focusing on profitability goals. While the primary objective of most business enterprises is to generate profits, conditions...