The ESI was developed for 142 countries to measure the overall progress towards environmental sustainability. ... The index allows for systematic and quantitative comparisons of environmental progress across nations. ... Finland has ranked at the top of the index because of the country's success in minimizing air and water pollution and comparatively low level of greenhouse gas emissions. ... At the same time the U.S. is a world leader in controlling water pollution. ... The index shows that a nation's economic status does not necessarily predict its environmental success. ...

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The article "China's Environmental Crisis", talks about theses environmental issues and how economic development has caused disturbances to the citizens of the country. ... Along with the air pollution that is caused by over exploitation of coal, water exploitation and pollution has also been a huge issue in China, over 11% of China's digestive system cancers are caused from unsafe drinking water. ... They are doing so by taking actions on reducing the greenhouse gas pollution in the environment. ... This article should be an eye opener to many countries that have poor heal...

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It seems one of the main drivers pushing China to excel in renewable energy is their current state of pollution. ... This article argues that the high amounts of pollution are a main factor of encouragement to invent renewable energy. The article "Environmental Health Perspectives" by Justin Remais and Junfeng Zhang argues the same thing stating that "China's dependence on coal for nearly 70% of its energy supply contributes more than a quarter of global emissions of inorganic mercury." ... Another article that claims the environmental issues are a major motivation for renewable energy...

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The word sustainability from an environmental point of view suggests our ability of getting what we need from nature in such a moderate way that allows the future generations to meet their needs. ... Twenty percent of the world's global population consumes approximately fifty percent of the world's natural resources and is directly responsible for seventy five percent of the world's total pollution. ... Some of the evidences that show humans" non-sustainable way of living are: the inadequate use of our natural resources, the high degree of pollution, and the growing overpopulati...

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Moreover, we must recognize the consequences both from an environmental standpoint and through the loss of human life. ... Moreover, we must recognize the consequences both from an environmental standpoint and through the loss of human life. ... Some successful solutions include the transferring of environmentally sound technologies the 3rd world nations. ... Western Bloc 3rd world: Over population has reached some of these nations through industrial pollution and depletion of natural resources. ... How does overpopulation directly relate to several environmental catastrophes? ...

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Although I do see the unsustainable use of both the paper and the plastic bag in today's society, I definitely believe that when recycled and used in moderation, plastic bags are not only more convenient than paper bags, but that they are much more environmentally friendly to our Earth, promoting a much more sustainable future for generations to come. ... Compared to the production of plastic bags, the EPA (paper bag production) spends much more money, using 91% greater energy than those producing plastic bags, and resulting in 50% more water pollution and 70% more air pollution (Weebly...

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Also referred to as Grassmere Park, the Nashville Zoo's mission statement is, "Promoting environmental and species conservation through education and recreation."" ... These gardens can also reduce pollution immensely (Pelletier). ... The Phoenix Zoo is helping to popularize recycling efforts by encouraging students to design and paint barrels in an environmental theme with the intention of helping to educate the public about recycling, conservation, wildlife, and habitats. ...

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Encyclopedia Britannica (2014) defines overpopulation as an excessive number of people in an area to the point overcrowding, depletion of natural resources or environmental deterioration. ... Most of the problem that the third world countries face today such ocean depletion, food and water shortages, pollution and global warming that are the effects of overpopulation. ...

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Pollution is hardly an option due to the minimal water supply, but it is also over run by people. ... There is currently a move to install huge wind farms in Nantucket Sound (the Atlantic between Cape Cod and Nantucket) in order to diminish the growing demand for electricity in a relatively environmentally safe and sustainable fashion. ...

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