Essays on Greenpeace

The environment changes constantly. As the surrounding changes, so does the essence of becoming aware of the challenges surrounding it. With the influx of global warming, variations in weather patterns, natural disasters, cooling periods, amongst others, people need to understand the environmental problems that the earth is facing. The Greenpeace Organization is at the forefront of circulating the information and knowledge regarding ecological issues. The organization is leading a campaign that will utilize peaceful protests to creatively communicate and expose the international environmental challenges and develop solutions for a peaceful and green future. This essay examines their campaigns that ...

Executive Summary

This CSR report is based on Kellogg’s CSR practices and their impact on the company’s success in the market. Kellogg is adhering to sustainability and social responsibility referring to all aspects of its business. It is found to be faced with some issues when it comes to food safety identified by Greenpeace, but they are negligible while seen its level of compliance with other areas. Furthermore, CSR also contributes to the Kellogg’s financial gains while measured by sales revenue, profit margin, and the growth of business (Kellogg’s, 2014; Kellogg’s Annual Report, 2015). This report ...

Introduction

Are humans threatening the survival of our planet by disrupting the ecosystem? Marvin Gaye and the public believed this to be the case in the 1960’s and 1970’s when the modern Green Movement first began. Gaye sang “Poison is in the wind that blows from the north and south and east. Radiation underground and in the sky, animals and birds live near by all die. What about this crowded land, how much more abuse from man can we stand?” . Greenhouse effect, ozone layer depletion, ocean poisoning, topsoil depletion, food chain poisoning, acid rain, pollution along with demands ...

Analysis of GMOs Effects on Human Health

Introduction The study of genetically modified organisms has grown to be a topic of concern in the contemporary world. In particular, there exist regulatory procedures that guide the process of approval of the genetically modified crops and foodstuffs (DeFrancesco 796). The only technique that enables the assessment of such issues is the introduction of the mechanisms like the toxicological tests, for example, in mammals, through the performance of such a process over longer time intervals incorporating detailed blood as well as organ system analysis (Séralini et al. 1). However, it has been challenging to carry out such initiatives ...

Introduction

Global warming is defined as “the rise in the average temperature of the Earth’s climate system and its effects” (Gills, 2015). There are various strands of scientific evidence that reveals that the climate system of the earth is indeed warming. Today, the scientific comprehension of global warming is expanding. A substantial amount of research has been done on the matter. However, there is still a debate going on about global warming. One side emphasizes the cause of global warming as human or anthropogenic activities, and that there is a need to mitigate the effects of global warming – that ...

Documentary film “Ethos: Time to Unslave Humanity” presented by Woody Harrelson was produced in 2011 by the director Pete McGain.

“Ethos” is defined in the Cambridge Dictionary as “the set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about the social behavior and relationships of a person or group” (Meaning). So, judging from the name, the film offers the way of unslaving humanity by forming some kind of “correct” social beliefs and behavior. The motto of the film is: “It is impossible to change the system without knowing the process of its work”. The plot of the film shows us all sides of not working system, which contradicts democracy, individual’s liberty and environment. Unlimited and uncontrolled corporate power is defined as the ...

Question 1: Definition of Environmental Sustainability

The aspect of sustainability entails the ability to carry on a defined practice or behavior for an indefinite period. Sustainability is an emerging concept that is often associated with the environment. According to the United Nations, the sustainability of the environment entails the development that satisfies the requirements of the current population without interfering with the interests of the future generations. Most environmental organizations such as the National Environmental Health Commission (NEHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concur with the definition provided by the United Nations. However, EPA’s definition includes the need to identify the benefits and ...

Our food is one of the most essential part of being human. As such, we have strived to improve techniques in food processing and preservation and have also sought ways to develop more efficient ways of food production. We have done research on various chemicals and fertilizers that allow crops to grow abundantly on relatively less fertile soil and we have also studied insecticides and pesticides that help farmers get rid of harmful pests that kill and lessen harvests of produce. However, these innovations have also led to adverse environmental effects on the quality of our environment and even ...

Introduction

Today the world is grappling with several ecological crisis; the effects of Global warming, the degradation of the Tropical Rainforests in South America, the environmental pollution of Oil Sands development in the Canadian Boreal, and the ecological threats from Nuclear accidents exemplified by the recent Fukushima incident. However, the least talked about is Waste management, particularly the problems of Electronic waste, often referred to as e-waste. Not only is the e-waste crisis a massive problem in most developed economies, but it is also quickly becoming a global crisis affecting even to a greater extent the least technologically advanced nations. ...

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

As globalization has intermingled the economies like never before, the importance of communication, coaching and conflict handling has automatically come to the fore. In terms of leadership, the topic carries an additional heft as leaders have to deal with employees and clients with different cultural and religious identities. Varying identities are likely to clash thereby making it difficult for leaders to manage the things smoothly. Apparently, the effectiveness of leadership is based on how leaders maintain the flow of information, what communication tactics they use to get closer to employees, and how they promote a dialogue at the workplace ...

Problem Identification

The World Wide Fund for Nature is a recent report indicated that deforestation is one of the major impacts of anthropogenic activities ("Environmental Problems in Australia"). It is characterized by cutting down trees and other aspects of vegetation without taking initiatives to plant more trees as replacements. Certain stakeholders have argued that it is quite hard to imagine a scenario or a period when about 90 percent of the earth’s surface was covered by vegetation. This imagination has raised tremendous debates with stakeholders making attempts to inquire the reasons for rapid deforestation rates. However, it is apparent that ...

Introduction

Charmin Ultra Soft is branded as America's softest toilet paper. The toilet paper is a favorite product among American consumers because it is ranked as among the best in many surveys including good housekeeping (GH, 2011). The toilet paper is a 2ply luxurious product that comes in various sizes. The toilet paper is affordable and of high quality.

Situation Analysis

Company Analysis i. Company Background Charmin was first created in 1928 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company was founded as a subsidiary of Hoberg Paper Company. The company eventually changed its name to Charmin Paper Company and focused operations on making ...

Introduction

Genetically Modified Cotton (GM Cotton) is one in which biotechnology has been applied to come up with transgenic or altered and desirable traits such as increased pest resistance. Approximately 25 million hectares have been put under cotton around the world especially in China, India, US, and Pakistan. GM cotton has been engineered to address two major issues. The first one is ability to resist glycophosate-based herbicides and the second issue is the ability to produce a toxin that kills bollworms which is a primary destroyer of the crop (Eyhorn, 2007). There are controversies regarding the benefits or disadvantages of ...

Introduction

Mining activities can pose serious environmental and health implications. Although, these environmental and health hazards can be mitigated and effectively managed through sound engineering and environmental practices, these environmental and health issues associated with mining operations could not be totally eradicated. In general, there are three major players in the mining industry: the company, which include the employees and the stockholders; the regulatory bodies, which include the government and other national and international environmental organizations; and the community, which are not directly related to the mining industry, but is impacted by its operations. Each one of these stakeholders has ...

Introduction

The growing shortages in food supplies, rapid climate change and increasing awareness of environment stewardship has all made eco farms an increasingly viable option. By reversing environmental deterioration, supporting local communities and balancing out community-ecosystem-market relations ("Solution: an eco-farming revolution," n.d.), eco farms are gradually replacing conventional forms of agricultural production, particularly as factory agri-products are becoming subject to mounting pressure not only from environmental groups but also from consumers growing more disillusioned by a combination of unhealthy products, price hikes and environmental damage. True, biotech industry appears to inform adoption of GM foods for international expansion and profit ...

Essay

Introduction Since the flow of information between government and the public is at the core of nation-building campaign, a public relations (PR) model of the system must place emphasis on this communication process. A number of studies have explored the impact and contribution of public relations and communication to the nation-building campaign, such as government programs to strengthen public involvement in efforts to address social problems and to draw in investment (Lennie & Tacchi, 2013). The concept of 'nation building' arose in the 1950s in the field of political science as numerous nations were gaining their independence from imperialist colonizers. ...

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Jim Perrin’s Country Diary

Jim Perrin’s is an outdoor writer and journalist who keeps accounts of his travels depicting the characteristics of the places he had been, which represents a good example of how the environment is presented in the texts. Going through the articles, it appears that Perrin writes about his journey in Pembrokeshire and describes every details of the journey every step of the way. The author’s writing encompasses a characteristic that is almost poetic in nature. Primarily, the intention is to remind the readers of the natural wonders out in the wilderness by describing ...

The topic of my natural resource studies through the lens of the various types of periodicals covers the most essential and frequently endangered water resources. The first academic resource analyses global hydrological cycles are rather up- to-date despite the fact that it was issued in 2006. The point of the author is based upon the premise of water being a naturally rechargeable circulating resource, which is therefore posed under the hazardous influence of non-efficient water resources assessments. The problem with renewable freshwater resources remains fierce for more than two billion residents of the poorly supplied areas. The author assumes ...

ANALYSIS OF CSR PRINCIPLES AND BUSINESS ETHICS: LEGO GROUP

Analysis of CSR Principles and Business Ethics: LEGO Group Introduction Background of the Organization LEGO Group is one of the most well-known and successful companies in the market of children’s toys. It was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen who based his business on the iconic LEGO brick. The company’s revenues are constantly boosting; since 2003 to 2014 the profits increased from €0.9 to €3.84 billion (LEGO Group, 2015). The growth of revenue in 2014 was 14% that was higher than in the previous year (LEGO Group, 2015). The company employs 12,582 workers (LEGO Group, ...

Abstract

The current and ongoing debate around renewable and alternative energy sources has led to the scientific examination of such energy sources. The result has been the continuous development of two energy sources, the wind and solar energy. The two have been subject to research into the ways through which they can be utilised to obtain the best results from them. Hence, the question of viability has arisen. Australia is one country where the impact of climate change is been felt. Thus, wind and solar energy could offer the best option for reduction of these effects. As a result, ...

INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

The pollution control efforts can be traced back to ancient human history where pure drinking water was an area of serious interest. This further became essential especially after the industrial revolution to protect and promote the environment in which we live and work. Various issues including the cost factors have been considered while enacting the laws. The international laws on environment along with having the laws of the individual countries also have all the various treaties and conventions. Some of the important laws among them are customary international laws on trans boundary resource pollution, UN economic commission on long ...

The creation of an international non-governmental organization Greenpeace (English.- Greenpeace - «Green World") is considered to be September 15, 1971, the day of the first organized action of environmentalists against nuclear testing. Greenpeace founder is David Fraser Mc Taggart (David Fraser McTaggart). Over the past quarter century, Greenpeace has grown from a group of enthusiasts to a powerful international organization that works around the world. Campaign on Biodiversity - Greenpeace fights against deforestation, barbarian fishing and whaling, strives to preserve the existing and creation of new protected areas, etc. In general, Greenpeace is a non-governmental organization, and the type of that movement ...

The Greenpeace campaign is a global movement aimed at addressing issues of environmental damages. The discussion focuses on merits of Greenpeace public relations by assessing the damages caused to P&G corporate image. Furthermore, how the maturation of social media affected such campaigns. Furthermore, it provides an analysis of whether Greenpeace or P&G is acting appropriately or not. It will also predict on the possible safety measures to be undertaken by the two organizations in the protection of the environment. According to Greenpeace, the P&G corporate image does to concur well with expectations of the public. However, the P&G counters this ...

Nestlé’s Role in the global food system & its decision to partner with competitors and suppliers The supply chain is a combination of processes that are needed to convert the product form a raw state to final and finished form. Although, this sounds easy, it takes a co-ordinated effort and proper logistics support to achieve this. In today’s global scenario, Nestle is promoting the global movement of developing sustainable agriculture for the entire food industry. The company’s role in the future global food system is going to be very important, and it can be a game changer for the coffee ...

What is Nestlé’s role in future global food system? Do you support partnering both horizontally (with competitors) and vertically (with suppliers)? Creating a wonderful cup of coffee is not only Nestlé’s business, but it is the business of everyone involved in its supply chain (The Times 100, Coffee- the Supply Chain). Today, Nestle is heading the worldwide movement of promoting sustainable agriculture for the entire food industry. The company’s role in the future global food system is going to be very critical. Since farmers come first in the supply chain of the food system, Nestle ...

Introduction

When a city or a town is a host of a conference, it is always difficult to arrange everything. The preparation should begin as early as possible. The point is that there are many people involved, as well as many work to be done. One should take into account not only the peculiarities of a conference or a meeting, but all legal issues, as well. This essay is aimed at answering several questions on the legal peculiarities of the case. The essay will be divided into three parts: according to the amount of questions to be answered. Such analysis will help to outline the main ...

Oceans and seas seem to be safe from over-exploitation of man. However, research proves that the above statement is not true. I want to argue that the marine ecosystem is not safe from man’s abuse of its resources which leads to the decline of marine mammals such as whales, and dolphins. Whaling is a highly controversial issue amongst the animal rights movements. Because of the decline in the number of marine mammals, whaling is a barbaric deed that must not be tolerated. Marine mammals such as whales are certainly in the brink of extinction (Climate Institute.org, 2014). Commercial whalers and ...

Greenpeace And Exxon Mobil

GREENPEACE: Greenpeace is a global organization that campaigns against environmental degradation and supports the continuation of our earth’s biodiversity. They are engaged in non violent direct action to ensure a cleaner and healthier planet for us and our future generations. Greenpeace started on September 15, 1971 with a protest against the detonation of an underground nuclear device at the Aleutian island of Amchitka at Alaska. The nuclear test did happen later but the protest effectively prevented the series of four other tests planned in the same location. It is engaged in a number of activities to bring about a change ...

Impacts of Deforestation on Biodiversity

Forests serve as the bank of oxygen. They make life possible on the planet Earth. Every living or non-living thing is either directly or indirectly influenced by forests. Besides oxygen, they support sustainable habitat for people, wild life, and other creatures of the world. Forests offer a substantial environment for endangered and vanishing animal species. They also deliver life supporting benefits that to 1.6 billion population of the world. More than thirty percent of or planet is covered by forests. But, unfortunately, forests are being cleared off at massive scales from around the world in the form of deforestation. It ...

Business as Unusual: The Body Shop

(Instructor Name) - Why has Body Shop been so successful? The Body Shop’s core positioning has been environment friendly products created through sustainable sourcing of natural ingredients. This positioning appeals to consumers at multiple levels: - The products are natural and therefore pure and unadulterated with high percentage of harmful chemicals. They will therefore not have any side-effects. - The products are environment-friendly and do not cause pollution. - The products are sourced from indigenous tribes and farming communities which produce them by sustainable methods. The social viewpoint supported the ecological perspective ...

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is known as the largest oil spill in history. On April 20, 2010, the explosion of the oil rig killed 11 people working on it and resulted in underwater cameras revealing the British Petroleum pipe leaking of over 4.9 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. A long distance from the coastal line (approximately 42 miles from Louisiana) and the marine nature of the spill resulted in its longevity – the well was capped in only 87 days after the accident ("Oil Spill Gulf of Mexico 2010."). The scope of the spill ...

Introduction

The shoe industry is known to be one of the non-environmental friendly industry segments. The use of hazardous raw materials and chemicals while manufacturing shoes, especially the use of highly toxic element chromium, adhesives, toxic solvents and non-renewable synthetic materials can do serious damage to the environment and human health. Apart from, a large amount of water is used to manufacture the materials like leather, fabrics and synthetic petrochemicals (Grahame 2014). Therefore, it is very important for the shoe companies to practice sustainability. In recent times, a trend of environmental consciousness has engulfed the shoe companies. Most of the big shoe ...

Introduction

PepsiCo Inc. is an American multinational food and beverage corporation, formed in 1965, with the merger of Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola company, has it’s headquarter in New York, United States (Official website of PepsiCo, n.d.). The company specially deals with manufacturing, marketing and distribution of beverages, grain based snack foods and other products. PepsiCo has expanded from Pepsi to a broader range of food products and beverage brands, presently the company has 22 brands, and PepsiCo's brands had generated retail sales of more than $1 billion apiece and net revenues of $43.3 billion in 2012. The business has its product ...

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Park Profile 4 PEST Analysis 4 Political Environment 4 Economic Environment 6 Social Environment 7 The Impact of Technology 7 Analysis of Space 8 Marketing mix 8 Areas of Improvement 9 Financial Considerations 10 Estimated Impact of the analyzed solutions 11 Conclusions 11

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Introduction Environmental protection is one of the hottest issues on the contemporary political and social agendas. Although this priority has been challenged by many countries, the need to preserve wildlife and restore the populations of endangered species has been recognized by the international community ...

Introduction

This term paper explores the issue of rising sea levels, the likely causes, and the effects the rise is having now and may have in the future on our planet. Specifically, the effects discussed include on the land, the world’s freshwater resources, the animal and plant life, and the human race. The paper also considers current and potential longer-term solutions needed to deal with the problem and its effects. Finally, the paper provides recommendations for dealing with rising sea levels, in order to minimize the effects discussed.

Identification of the Problems

Although there are differences of opinion regarding the primary cause(s) ...

Little monsters is a study which has resulted from many investigations Greenpeace has published as part of their Detox Campaign. This campaign has identified the presence of hazardous chemicals in leather and textile products resulting from their use in manufacturing. This report has confirmed that hazardous chemicals are still being used even in the manufacturing for infants and children. This campaign of Detox has united millions around the globe who share the belief that they clothes they wear should not have any hazardous chemical and neither should they cause toxic pollution. This Greenpeace campaign with support from millions around the ...

Explain the Method of Search that you use? During the study, it was paramount to give both quantitative and qualitative analysis of the topic for a clear expression of the research question. In addition, the main methodology applied is analysis of secondary resources, specifically the forest cover reports of different countries. In this regard, is was supreme to review the statistical data of the national geographic that showed the trend of forest cover of the world for the last two decade (Williams, 2008). Additionally, the world map showing the forest cover provided by the same organization was also a fundamental resource ...

Polyvinyl chloride refers to the polymer that is third-most manufactured polymer. It is produced following a polymerization process using the vinyl chloride as the monomer (Patrick). The polyvinyl chloride is abbreviated as PVC and was accidentally produced Eugen Baumann, a chemist in France in the year 1835 and again in 1872 by Ivan Ostromislensky and his colleague Fritz Klatte. During the two incidents, the vinyl chloride was exposed to sunlight resulting in the production of a white solid in the flask where vinyl chloride was contained. Some of the major uses of PVC include in the construction since its more effective compared ...

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Statistics.3 Offshore oil drilling4 Effects on the environment.7 Recommended solutions10 Conclusion.13

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Abstract Today, the United States has over 5600 offshore gas and oil platforms; there are also over 27,000 miles of pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico area alone. This shows the extent to which offshore oil drilling occurs in the United States. In other developed parts of the world, the situation is the same. Oil is a product on high demand; this facilitates efforts in extracting it form its deposits deep in the sea floor. The retrieval requires the use of sophisticated equipment ...

The Philippines

Index - Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 - Background Information - Geography ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 - People and Society ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 - Government --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 - Economy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 - Technology --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 - Philippine Environment and Climate Change - Environment of the Philippines ---------------------------------------------------------- 6 - Changes Brought by Climate Change -------------------------------------------------- 7 - Problems caused by Climate Change --------------------------------------------------- 8 - Recent Natural Disasters ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8 - Actions Against Climate Change - Adaptation and Mitigation Measures --------------------------------------------------- 9 - Policies against Climate Change -------------------------------------------------------- 9 ...

Introduction

With the advent and increasing popularity of the internet, the social media is fast emerging as a viable platform for marketing by many organizations. This form of marketing that makes use of social media sites and networks is known as social media marketing. It is really gaining popularity among organizations despite its novelty. Social media marketing may be defined as a form of business activity which is done through various channels of social media networks. We argue that companies that are intent on making use of social media as a marketing tool need to have a social media marketing strategy plan. It is ...

Climate change effects on wild life

Introduction In the times of the climate change being the top question on world’s agenda, we really need to start considering the consequences of these shifts not only for ourselves, but also for those, who might not be able to adapt to such changes. Various results of climate change will affect the wild life in different and maybe unexpected ways. Even before our society was concerned about the issue of global warming, animals had already been reacting by behaving differently, changing their life style, moving away to new areas, or simply perishing due to their inability survive ...

Sea Level Rise in Australia

Introduction This case study focuses on the sea level rise in Australia. It is with no doubt that rising sea levels are a major impact of the adverse effects climate change and may affect millions of lives in the coming years. Understanding the causes and effects of the rise in sea levels, would further be able to provide solutions to mitigate and provide solutions to this emerging problem in Australia and the whole world. The purpose of the study is to provide clear information on the direct and indirect impacts associated with sea level rise in Australia, to explain ...

Abstract

This essay seeks to explain how proper stewardship and sustainability can help promote the conservation of an ecosystem. The essay draws an illustration from occurrence at the Easter Island to emphasize how poor stewardship and lack of sustainability can cause severe environmental problems. Both stewardship and sustainable resource use are also defined and discussed. In reference to Amazon, environmental implications of deforestation are explored. An opinion on whether the entire Amazon can be conserved through wise use or a section within it should be conserved without any use is also given. When Polynesians first landed at the Easter Island, ...

Campaigns promoting sustainable development are accompanied by various environmental issues and problems in different communities for they all shared various cultures as well. It is therefore acclaimed that the functioning campaign must start from bottom at the community ground going to top level. We are much aware that communities are grassroots that encompasses a nation. People in this level are the one directly affected and can take action immediately compared to those on the top. Yet, it is very significant that in any level, they should be included and aware of the on-going dialogue about sustainable development. Target audience should ...

Introduction

This paper seeks to examine the emerging technologies that are being adopted by tech firms in the need to go green. Companies such as Facebook and Google have come up with initiatives through which they have reduced the amount of energy that the companies use. The policies adopted by Facebook and Google have had a very impactful influence on most small businesses globally (like and ). and are cloud computing service providers with a large number of servers that need to be energy efficient. Therefore, green technology is important when it comes to ensuring that tech companies are energy efficient. The term ‘ ...

The fact that the world only bears a fixed level of natural resources creates a considerable shortage, as some are either depleted or ruined. Therefore it is important to ensure that the technology that is used around the world meets this requirements. According to the website many technology companies including Microsoft, Google, Apple and Facebook aim at ensuring that they are carbon neutral by reducing the amount of energy that is consumed in their datacenters. In addition, organizations such as Greenpeace task themselves with ensuring that IT firms ensure that they have ‘green’ operations (Greenpeace International, 2012). Therefore, this paper seeks ...

Caring for Whales: Outline

Introduction: Our oceans once brimming with sea life, have been greatly impacted with man’s presence. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the decline of our ocean’s cetacean population. The dire struggle faced by world’s whale populations has often been a closely guarded secret. The desire to profit from commercial whaling has led to legal and ethical loop holes within many of the world’s governments. Until issues surrounding whaling are resolved, the world’s whale populations still linger in the shadow of extinction. Thesis: The conservation of whales and other cetaceans remains an important issue ...

ACADEMIC DISCUSSION QUESTION 3

Relevance in advertising is one of the key concepts in improving the appeal to the intended viewers. This is because it forms a primary component that in all aspects of human communication is acceptable. Additionally, this term was later introduced building on previous work in pragmatics with particular emphasis on the approaches to communication that is based on observing that various forms of natural communication do involve a series of utterances questions essentially followed by literal answers, or totally directly informative (Gunther 2012). On the other hand, speakers and hearers of the conversation will each assume that the subsequent rational and ...

Executive Summary

This report has being written to motivate users of electronic products to focus on safe disposal of such products. The report investigates how users comprehend the concept of e-waste and what can be done to eliminate such waste. This is because unless one comprehends what constitutes e-waste, such an individual will find it difficult to dispose such waste effectively. The criterion used to formulate this recommendation is that of safe-disposal of electronic products. The investigation method is secondary method that has involved online research on impacts of e-waste. The report is aimed to motivate users and business dealing with ...

Deforestation started when people stopped nomadic living and settled down to farming. In order to do this room had to be made for settlements and farms so the land use changed from forestation to agriculture. International policies have been set to protect tropical forests, slow down deforestation and encourage sustainable use of forests particularly in the world’s rainforests. Saving tropical rainforests is a priority because of their incredible plant and animal diversity. Scientists estimate that “more than half of (the world’s species) live in the tropical moist forests which cover only 6 percent of the world’s land ...

The world is currently debating on creation of green jobs in an attempt to transit to low carbon economy. The world also aims at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and emission of greenhouse gas (Taylor 2011). 2007/2008 global economic crisis and climate change have necessitated creation of green jobs. Many organizations such as Climate Institute in Australia, Greenpeace & European Renewable Council, and the Australian Geothermal Energy Association & Carnegie Corporation Limited are optimistic that employment will increase significantly by the year 2020 (Cato 2009).

Green jobs are quality jobs that can sustain families, and help in improving the environment. They ...

The Aesthetics of Nature and of Language

Greenpeace? Friends of the Earth? Eco-warriors? What can they possibly have in common with an eccentric Californian fruit farmer of Scottish extraction? Or, to put it another way, when you turn the faucet, do you ever wonder where your water comes from? If you live in the San Francisco Bay area, then your water probably comes from Hetch Hetchy, which is located in the Yosemite National Park. Its strikingly unusual name comes from the indigenous people of the area and was used to describe the edible grass that grows there. The valley runs parallel to the Yosemite River Valley ...

Solar power is cheap to run, efficient and, most importantly, carbon neutral. In this way, it is unlike many other energy sources, in particular non-renewable energy sources such as coal and oil. There are two main methods of harbouring and using solar energy; these are heat, or thermal energy, and light energy. Although the start-up costs can be relatively expensive, people who switch to solar power will not only make their investment back in time, via savings on traditional energy supplies, but will also be living a life which is less of a strain on the planet. Solar power, if used ...

Greenpeace is a non-governmental organization that protects and conserves the environment. This organization addresses issues that affect the environment such as global warming overgrazing and deforestation. In this blog we will address the issue of global warming and energy. Global warming is the average increase in temperature due to increased concentration of greenhouse gases. These greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, water vapor and chlorofluorocarbons. The gases are caused by natural activities like volcanic eruption and human breathing, human activities is the other cause and includes deforestation, burning of coal, fossil fuel and natural gas (Spencer, 2010, p. 112). ...

Greenpeace are campaigning for a clean energy movement. They want to world to stop using fuels like oil and coal, and start using sustainable sources such as wind turbines and solar panels.

Greenpeace argue that global warming is an increasing concern, and that “coal-fired power plants are the single largest U.S. source of global warming pollution” (global).

Nevertheless, in spite of the negative outlook, the environmental organisation have big plans for combatting this particular problem. Over the next three years they plan to join local communities in closing coal plants all over the U.S. They are also pressing the government ...