Water Resource Plan: The Problem of Overdrawing the Surface Water

The problem of overdrawing the surface water is very important nowadays and it is the object of study of many scientists and specialists. The problem itself originated from the fact that with the development of civilization people use more and more water from surface sources. Water from these sources is...

Wind Energy and Non-Renewable Energy

Several thousand years ago, wind energy was being used in some civilizations in the world. Historical evidence has shown that in 5000 BC, wind was used to power simple sails and this was very helpful in the transportation using the mode of transport of water, the champions of this technology...

Water Scarcity: An Issue of Living in the US

The Problem Water is a natural resource found in nature and is essential for supporting the life of both plants and animals. Water scarcity is the imbalance that is likely to occur between the available water and its demand. The increased population growth and the rise in water demand are...

Renewable Energy Resources

The consumption of energy all across the globe is increasing rapidly which is leading not only to an energy crisis but also to serious concerns of environmental degradation. As such, concerns regarding the environment play an influential role in the planning and usage of energy and the sources from which...

Wind Power in the United States

The greenhouse effect is a term that describes an increase in the average global temperature and is often associated with global warming which is the subject of great debate and concern worldwide. Although warnings about the human-generated causes of an enhanced greenhouse effect and the subsequent catastrophic outcomes have been...

Duration and Intensity in a Warming Environment

Abstract Emission of greenhouse gases brought about by man has been on the increase lately and this can be attributed to burning of fossil fuels for transportation, for energy purposes and deforestation for development of settlement areas and for agricultural purposes. It is now safe to say that global warming...

Emergency Planning Before and After Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina was the costliest and one of the five deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States. Katrina struck on August 23 during the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season and caused devastation along much of the north-central Gulf Coast. The most severe loss of life and property damage occurred...

The National Fire Protection Assocation as a Leading Professional Organiztion

The National Fire Protection Association is a nonprofit organization with a mission to “reduce the burden of fire on the quality of life by advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, and education for fire and related safety issues.” (NFPA Most Popular) This Association is a leading professional organization because...

Who Is to Blame for Global Warming?

Gerald Meehl of the National Center for Atmospheric Research once said that many people do not realize the amount of commitment placed on global warming and the rise in the sea level. He pointed out that the longer we wait to take action, the more chance we are likely to...

Global Warming and Carbon Dioxide

Global warming is a phenomenon which explains the slow and steady rise in the temperature of the earth’s atmosphere, and is also termed as the ‘green house effect’. The temperature of the earth is steadily rising, thereby affecting the climatic conditions of the earth, which are very likely to produce...

General Biology. Greenhouse Effect & Human Impact

Introduction The greenhouse effect is a term that describes an increase of the average global temperature and is often associated with global warming which is the subject of great debate and concern worldwide. Greenhouse gasses are predominantly man-made. People are the cause but their collective acknowledgement of the global warming...

Fire Prevention: “The Major Responsibilities of State Fire Marshals”

State Fire Marshals’ have several responsibilities and are different in each state which includes the main aspects of fire safety. Marshals tend to be responsible for fire safety code adoption and enforcement, fire and arson investigation, fire incident data reporting and analysis, public education, and advising Governors and State Legislatures...