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Mosquito Control - Michael Nusbaum

The research from this project allowed for the development of a stormwater management system that would have the capacity of a conventional stormwater management system, an extended detention dry pond, while incorporating the Low Impact Design principles and pollutant removal benefits of a bioretention filter.

From Food to Fuel - Bethany Shaheen

My solution to energy and fuel conservation is biodiesel fuel used in different concentrations. My essay explains how it is convenient and beneficial in more than one way. This fuel change is a very possible way to reverse effects from current emmision polution.

Water pollution: A growing concern for our Generation - Keon Lupe

THIS ESSAY FOCUSES ON WATER POLLUTION AND WHAT WE AS INDIVIDUALS CAN DO TO STOP/PREVENT OUR PRECIOUS WATER WAYS FROM BEING POLLUTED.

Media Awareness - Erika Moul

In order to ensure environmental changes we need to show the world through media how they can ‘be the change.’ Without teamwork, we cannot succeed in this fight!

Taxing Our Environment - Sandor Ginsburg

Global warming has been disputed between America\’s left and right for too long. Liberals plea for the environment while conservatives back up big business. This plan is designed to stop global warming by helping the economy through efficiency and tax breaks.

Why is it hard to understand that our world is in grave danger? - Rosa Tati

We need to stop the use of cars and instead use buses and trains. People need to walk more in order to stop pollution and Global Warming.

Making A Difference - Nicole Cook

If I could present a solution to this troublesome problem of a global nature, I would develop a tree harvesting company and develop 600 billion trees a year, also research how many trees were destroyed to develop different products, houses and so on. I would donate these trees to several different undeveloped countries. The Company would then sell the trees to the developed countries and the proceeds would go to Engineering Ecology Technology, to develop new ways to help the environment: by car fuel, solar houses, Agriforesting, biotechnology, recycling through waste control, solutions to air pollution – through air filters on streets, in every city or on every car and every factory.

Whoa, Hand Me Some H20! - Sara Sass

I propose an alternate method to using toilet paper when one is in the bathroom. This will save forests from being used for toilet paper.

dispelled air conditioning water - Rhiana Mcfarlin

A practical way to conserve water

Power of Green Campaign - Andres Ruzo

We live in a society that has its roots intrinsically bound to the capitalist system, which is governed by the rules and regulations of business. We, as environmentalist, should use these to our advantage to show how it is both good for the environment and the economy to go green. It just makes cents.

H2 Zero (The Cost of Unpurified Water) - Adam Alvarado

This essay is geared toward explaining the dangers of having impure water. It briefly discusses the issue on a global level, then on a more local level. Solutions to this issue are posed.

Shorter Showers - Kyle Santy

Take shorter showers. Uses less water, produces less waste, takes less energy to heat. Its simple.

An End of Crying - Fatuma Ibrahim

My dream is to find the cure of HIV/AIDS. To help the kids who lost their parents because of this disease. I hope I could wipe their tear with loving smile.

Eradicating Conspicuous Consumption through an Environmentally Friendly Lifestyle - Regina Ip

First, promoting a healthy environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Then, implementing environmentalism principles into the school system. Then, encouraging involvement in the government.

Green Solution - Albert Casey

An idea for legally cultivating agricultural marijuana. For use in several industries.

Gas cards - Sarah Sasek

Every person has to use a ‘gas card’ every time they get gas. Each person is allotted a specific amount of gas, and the card keeps track of how much is used. This promotes less driving, and more car pooling.

what responsibility,if any do countries have toward environmental damage? - samuel benedict

prevent flooding (i) there should be provision for proper channelization of the river to minimize flooding. (ii) There should be a strong and high embankment along the banks and rivers and water channels.

Volunteering for the World and the Environment - Kenji Ito

Since not enough people realize the potential problem of the environment, we must first make them knowledgeable. In order to do so, we should push for volunteering to not only help improve the environment, but also to show the volunteers how they need to fight the current environmental challenge (like pollution and not driving a car). Promoting volunteering or coordinating volunteering events for people will both increase awareness and at the same time change the world in the process.

Measure 37 and Overdevelopment - Sam King

In our democratic political system, there exists the power for each person to influence governmental policy. This essay shows my experiences using debate and political speaking to help counteract overdevelopment. Because of Oregon Ballot Measure 37, speeches like mine are the only way to possibly achieve environmental justice.

Global Warming Scholarship - Kayla Favorite-Kennedy

I choice to write about global warming because it is the challenge that effects me the most. I stated that we should conserve less energy and use what resource we have wisely. Also I gave examples of way to motivate teens of the 21st century.

Underground Storage Tanks - Robert Hawfield

My goal was to research current issues related to underground storage tanks in South Carolina. To educate my fellow students about contamination and ways to rectify and remediate such hazards and what considerations to make regarding the installation and use of such equipment.