The country was Costa Rica, whose government is widely hailed as one of the most environmentally sensitive in the world. To many, last year s revelation about the dirty Rio Grande de Tarcoles only made the point...
Utah legislators delivered some big messages on public lands during this year’s 45 days of lawmaking. But air-quality and other environmental concerns saw only modest gains – along with some setbacks. Rep. Keven...
S the District stepped into its second decade, the hints of change that began in the late 1960s moved to the forefront. One of the District’s largest flood control systems, the Tampa Bypass Canal and its flood control...
Of course! With the world being so aware of environmental issues nowadays, modern Civil Engineering degrees include modules to specifically get the students to consider the effects of the projects they’re building...
Stretching across North America, tundra comprises half of Canada and much of Alaska. Conditions in Earth s tundra regions may be harsh, but those areas still are vulnerable to environmental damage. While large numbers...
Here’s a rare thing these day: Two pieces of good news on the environment in just one week. Remember ozone? You’re forgiven if you don t, since the issue has mostly been out of the public eye for years. That s because...
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science | College of Arts and Science What is Environmental Earth Science? Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical and life sciences (including...
In this study, improvements of different types of environmental issues in Japan, (i) reduction of mortality risk due to exposure to suspended particulate matter (SPM), (ii) improvement of the water quality of an...
“Mother Earth – our only home – is under pressure…Without a sustainable environmental base, we will have little hope of attaining our objectives for reducing poverty and hunger and improving health and human well-being.”...
Water pollution is an environmental issue that affects many water bodies. This photograph shows foam on the New River as it enters the United States from Mexico. Credit: Photo in the public domain Despite success...
Botswana is currently facing two major environmental problems: drought and desertification. The desertification problems predominantly stem from the severe times of drought in the country. Due to the drought 75%...
The Great Barrier Reef is a natural treasure and one of the world s best managed marine areas — overall, the system retains its outstanding universal value. However our Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2014 and...
Unsettling transformations are sweeping across the planet. Crumbling houses in New Orleans are linked to voracious creatures from southern China. Vanishing forests in Yellowstone are linked to the disappearance...
This article will analyze the main environmental challenges facing Taiwan by trying to answer a series of fundamental questions: What are the country’s main environmental problems and what are the causes of these...
DEMOGRAPHICS Capital: Kingston Population: 2, 719, Land Surface: 11, 424 km2 Population Density: 252 persons/km2 Urban Population: 53.5% Population Growth Rate: 0.4% Currency: Jamaican dollar RISK MANAGEMENT Jamaica...