The article states medical problems that are caused by air pollution or what the Chinese like to call it "airpocalypse," it talks about how the release of some specific chemical elements can affect a person's health. ... 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. Almost 90 percent of underground water in cities and 70 percent of China's rivers and lakes are now polluted. ... Not only are the huma...

• Word Count: 1033
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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. ...

• Word Count: 511
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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. ... Another barrier was brought up in the article "China's Emergence and the Prospects for Global Sustainability" by Richard Grumbine was the fact that "water availability and quality may be the two most problematic constraints on China's future development. Grumbine says that the aquifers are being over drawn and that by 2020 demand for water will ...

• Word Count: 618
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Its big oceans lakes and rivers were home for millions of gorgeous creatures that swam peacefully in clear water. ... 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 overpopulation. ... Renewable are those such as water and trees that are replaced overtime by natural processes. ... Proofs of the exceeded level of pollution in the environment are the ozone layer depletion, and the global climate warming (greenhouse effect). ... Developed countries, as we said before, consume mos...

• Word Count: 1124
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

A rain garden collects storm water runoff from impervious surfaces and retains it. Next, the garden allows the water to infiltrate into the ground. This reduces the amount of runoff to storm drains while also replenishing the ground water supply. ... These gardens can also reduce pollution immensely (Pelletier). ... The Cincinnati Zoo is a leader in wind power, solar energy, water conservation and storm water management. ...

• Word Count: 875
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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). ...

• Word Count: 656
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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. ... The necessary resources sustain lives that need clean water, clean air, food and shelter as well as proper sewage treatment, waste disposal and energy supply (Mulligan & Crampton, 2005). ...

• Word Count: 776
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Not Enrolled in Health-Care Plan) • Health and Human Services (Substance Abuse) • Education and Training (High School Dropout Rates) • Air and Water Quality (Drinking Water Quality) • Resource Use (Acres of Land Developed and Acres of Land Protected as Open Space) • Resource Use (Waste Generated, Recycled, Composted, Landfilled and Incinerated) • Transportation and Mobility (Traffic Congestion as Measured by Bridge Crossings) • Diverse Sustainable Economy (Housing Affordability Gap) • Diverse Sustainable Economy (Income-Self Sufficiency S...

• Word Count: 990
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate