Ecological Footprints
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A 6 page research paper that, first of all, defines what is meant by "ecological footprint." This is an innovative statistical model used to measure how a specific community or country impacts the environment. The writer explores the uses for this model, as well as summarizing the arguments against it, and concludes that the model is sound and could provide the much needed motivation to promote ecologically responsible behavior in the industrialized countries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khecoftp.rtf

Ecological Impacts and Anthropomorphic Causes and Remedies for Acid Rain
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A 24 page overview of the environmental phenomena known as acid rain noting that this form of pollution has had a tremendous impact on the ecology of our natural areas, geologic integrity, and more anthropomorphic concerns as agriculture and construction issues. Reports on the initial discovery of acid rain in 1872 and details the progression of our knowledge on the subject. Explores the anthropomorphic causes of acid rain and its impact to the environment. Suggests that the solution to the problem is a change in our energy intensive lifestyles. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: PPacidR3.wps

Ecological Tax Reform
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This 3 page paper looks at how tax is used as an incentive to better and more environmentally friendly practices by both commercial enterprises, organisation as well as individuals. The way in which tax is used is discussed along with suggestions for the future. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEgrntax.wps

Ecologically Viable Fishing Policies; A Economical Approach
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This 7 page paper looks at how the optimum level of harvests in the fishing can be calculated considering birth and death rates and other repopulating factors. The paper considers what is actually meant by the optimum harvest rate, and the dangers that a equilibrium harvest policy may entail. The paper includes 1 graph. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEfishpo.wps

Ecology of the Coral Reefs in the Hawaiian Islands
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This is an 8 page paper discussing the ecology of the Hawaiian coral reefs. The Hawaiian Islands stretch for over 2,300 kilometers and also contain what are considered unique coral reefs because they are geologically younger than many other coral reefs, have no barrier reefs among the windward islands, and are also less diverse than many other coral reef ecosystems in the Pacific. Despite this however, the Hawaiian coral reefs ecology, divided into four zones based on the depth and distance from the shore, does have a diverse assortment of corals, plant life, invertebrates and fishes among larger species which live among the reefs. The ecology of the coral reefs in Hawaii is divided up into the reef flat zone (0-2 m from shore) which is most affected by terrestrial run-off and heavy wave impact; the reef bench zone (2-10 m) which has the largest diversity of coral, fish, invertebrate and plant species, the reef slope zone (10-30 m) in which finger coral is the dominant coral species; and the rubble zone (30-40 m) which is primarily coral fragments, rock and sand which provides a habitat for lobe and finger corals as well as sea cucumbers and an assortment of fish. Coral reefs in Hawaii provide a vast amount of revenue for the area at well over $250 million annually in the areas of commercial and recreational fishing and tourism. Like many of the coral reefs around the world however, the coral reefs in Hawaii are being damaged by a combination of natural and manmade events. Industrial, nutrient and fresh-water run-off kills the coral closest to the shore and allows for the spread of coral-killing algae after which recovery of the reef takes a great deal of time. In addition, increase in global water temperatures has led to coral bleaching which in some areas the reefs show little sign of recovery. Includes one page abstract. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJHwcor1.rtf

Economic Growth and Sustainability
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This 4 page paper looks at how economic growth can promote sustainable strategies in business. A number of scenarios and case studies are given in this concisely written paper to aid the student in the understanding of how green issues and business can be seen as coexisting with both sustainability and profitability achieved. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEsusdev.wps

Economics of Saving Endangered Species
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5 pages in length. In today's world where we see species being put on the endangered list on a daily basis, there are ways, albeit costly ones, that could help curtail this problem. This paper will look at what can be done to save endangered species as well as what the possible economics of such an undertaking might be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAendan.wps

Ecosystems: North and South
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(5 pp). As we move into a new century we become more aware of how hard we were on the planet in the last one hundred years. This discussion examines the general criteria of an ecosystem, and then illustrates what an ecosystem is, by describing one on a north facing slope, and one on a south facing slope. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBecoNSR.doc

Ecotourism and Archaeotourism: Trends in U.S. Tourism
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An 11 page examination of the growing need for tourist activities which not only improve an area's economy but also serve to protect sensitive environmental areas and cultural sites. Presents statistics on U.S. tourism and dispels the societal misconceptions of ecotourism and Archaeotourism. Emphasizes these activities can have an immediate and lasting effect on our nation's varied economics and will go a long way toward carrying our precious environmental and cultural resources successfully into the next century. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPusTour.wps

Ecotourism In The Himalayas: Pros And Cons
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5 pages in length. Ecotourism in the Himalayas represents a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the social implications mean increased revenue and, correspondingly, a better way of life. With industry and other revenue-generating options nearly nonexistent, Himalayan ecotourism provides a means by which to draw in much needed economic stability. However, while ecotourism may benefit the Himalayas in a financial capacity, it does just the opposite for the fragile environment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLChimal.wps

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