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Climate Change and the Case of Peru, 2007.
This paper discusses the negative effects of global warming on Peru.
2,211 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 110.95
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In this article, the writer looks at climate changes and focuses on its effects on Peru, in particular. The writer explains how the background of the Peruvian people and Peru's unstable climate make Peru especially susceptible to global warming. The paper also exmaines the effects on Peru of global warming such as freezing weather, glacial retreat, El Nino and then discusses what is being done about climate change. The writer notes that climate change is a global problem and explains that it is an on going process caused primarily by global warming, harming both natural and human environments. The writer points out that because of the way the Peruvian people live, and because Peru has such an unstable climate that can be influenced by many factors, Peru is the third most susceptible country to global warming. The writer concludes that the people who depend on the Andean highlands in Peru are facing severe hardships due to global warming and notes that if the trend of climate change continues, the effects of global warming will only be felt more severely.
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"Because the weather was freezing weather rather than hotter weather, it is harder to link this abrupt change to global warming. However, one cannot just assume the freezing weather is an anomaly because it was a national crisis that had never happened before. Global warming would mean higher temperatures; this would mean to increased levels of evaporation, and increased levels of precipitation. Therefore, one link that can be made to this unusually freezing weather would be the increased levels of evaporation leading to a higher level of snowfall and sleet in Peru. The higher levels of sleet and snowfall would contribute to the abnormally cold temperatures in the Andean highlands in the middle of July."
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Systems Development Case Study: the Case of PepsiCo, 2005.
A case study looking at PepsiCo's implementation of a new procurement tracking and data-keeping system.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 56.95
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The paper looks at PepsiCo's recent decision to implement a new procurement tracking and data-keeping system for its international operations. It paper examines the objective that drove the change, the factors at play which made it desirable, the main participants in the new design, and the systems development cycle approach which would have worked best had it been implemented at the start of the entire process.
Finally, the paper looks at the problems and opportunities that would have been considered by the student if he had been in charge of the design and implementation of the new procurement system.
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"The following paper will briefly review five questions which invariably arise when assessing why a particular systems arrangement is adopted by an organization. Specifically, the paper will look at PepsiCo's objectives for any Purchase to Pay system modification it undertakes, what factors were present to motivate the company to implement the project, who were the main participants PepsiCo had to involve so as to develop the corporation's revamped Purchase to Pay system, which systems development cycle approach would have been best for the PepsiCo project and, not least of all, what problems and opportunities should have been considered in conducting the initial systems investigation? This is a fairly complex topic, but the underlying truth it reveals are not especially complex at all; to wit, the case study of PepsiCo underscores how important it is to examine every option and scenario before making detailed changes.."
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Environmental Articles on Climate, 2008.
Compares two environmental articles about climate: A. Simms' "Why Do We Owe So Much to Victims of Disaster?" and R. Gelbspan's "Boiling Point: Nature Doesn't Compromise on Global Climate Change; Activists Must Not Either".
985 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 55.95
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The paper explains that A. Simms in his article "Why Do We Owe So Much to Victims of Disaster?" discusses how society is living way beyond its means in relation to climate. The author then relates that R. Gelbspan elucidates in his article "Boiling Point: Nature Doesn't Compromise on Global Climate Change; Activists Must Not Either" how weather or climate is the premier issue since it threatens all of humanity. The paper evaluates the articles on moral, imaginative and emotional criteria. The author concludes that both articles were not filled with jargon which made them informative and powerful.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Moral
Imaginative
Emotional
Conclusion
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"Gelbspan does not bring the issue of global warming to such a personal level. With Simms, I feel as though he is sitting with me at my kitchen counter helping me balance my check book and showing me that I am in debt to climate just like I am to my credit cards. Although Gelbspan is a more logical article and the rationale is more intellectual the message is still the same as with Simms--the feeling just isn't the same. Gelbspan's passion and imagination come from his bashing of the American people and their representatives."
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The Climate of the U.S.A. and Canada, 2002.
A discussion of the climate of the U.S.A. and Canada, with respect to climate classifications, its effects on farming and other activities.
2,405 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 118.95
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This paper discusses how climate governs the entire ecological structure of the planet earth. The author examines how climate, in relation to the topography and latitudinal location, determines the vegetative types, the hydrology, soil, agriculture and various human activities.
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?Climate represents a long term average of various weather features such as temperature and precipitation. The World Meteorological Organization uses 30-year averages to define climatological "normals" for these various features. Climate determines how resources such as water and vegetation are distributed and, until the onset of technology, climate also determined where people lived and worked. Many factors, such as topography, proximity to large bodies of water, and latitude affect a particular location's long-term climate. It is important to note that because a region's climatology is a 30-year average, significant year to year variability is likely. For example, a particular location may have a dry, warm winter one year and a record snowfall the next year.?
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The Climate of the U.S.A. and Canada, 2002.
The following paper discusses the climate of the U.S.A. and Canada, with respect to the climate classifications, its effects on farming and other activities.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 118.95
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This essay discusses how climate governs the entire ecological structure of the planet earth. The author examines how climate, in relation to the topography and latitudinal location, determines the vegetative types, the hydrology, soil, agriculture, and various human activities.
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"Climate represents a long term average of various weather features such as temperature and precipitation. The World Meteorological Organization uses 30-year averages to define climatological "normals" for these various features. Climate determines how resources such as water and vegetation are distributed and, until the onset of technology, climate also determined where people lived and worked. Many factors, such as topography, proximity to large bodies of water, and latitude affect a particular location's long-term climate. It is important to note that because a region's climatology is a 30-year average, significant year to year variability is likely. For example, a particular location may have a dry, warm winter one year and a record snowfall the next year"
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Climate and Culture within a Professional Organization, 2007.
This paper assesses and explains the concepts of climate and culture within a professional organization.
3,439 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 156.95
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In this article, the writer provides a detailed explanation of the concepts of climate and culture within a professional organization. The writer notes that doing so will help familiarize the reader with how these separate processes both impact the status of the organization. This paper also demonstrates how an effective leader can change these processes and therefore help improve the quality of the work environment for his or her employees.
Outline:
Introduction
Explanation of Climate and Culture
Climate
culture
Development of Climate and Culture
Changing the Climate and Culture
Conclusion
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"The climate of an organization is manifest by its workers. As such, climate research predates culture research as there has traditionally been a strong psychological component of attempting to assess job performance through exploring the perceptions, attitudes, preferences, and motivational drive of employees. Ashanskay et al. find that the early research on climate was done with a focus on Gestalt psychology, suggesting that the study of a climate in an organization was similar to the study of field theory on any population set."
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Climate Change and Developing Countries, 2008.
This paper explores the impact of climate change on the development of Third World countries.
2,032 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 103.95
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This paper examines how climate change will impact the development of under-developed lands that figure to be (and already are) hardest hit by changes in the natural environment. In particular, the paper looks at how the development projects already in place in the developing world (or those now being conceived) will shortly - if not already - find themselves the targets of new, restrictive regulations aimed at cutting down runaway greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the paper looks at the human toll caused by climate change and how this injures the growth and development of Third World nations. In addition, the paper examines the role climate change plays in depleting natural resources - chiefly water - that fuel important economic activities in lands that can scarcely be without these activities. The paper also looks at how the local tourist sectors of these countries will suffer (are surely suffering already) as biologically diverse locales decline in the face of relentless global change. Last of all, climate change as a precipitator of foreign control over the economic policies of developing states is discussed with a focus upon how climate change has wrestled control for many economic initiatives out of the hand of Third World countries and placed that control firmly in the hands of international regulatory bodies dominated by western elites.
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"Climate change means trouble for impoverished "Global South" nations in a host of other ways, as well. A study recently concluded by the World Health Organization insists that climatic changes unfolding since the middle 1970s could be causing (at this very moment) nearly 150,000 annual deaths in the developing world and approximately five million "disability-adjusted life-years" (DALY) in that part of the world, as well. In short, climate-instigated diseases and "heat-related morbidity" are both seen (at least by the WHO) as heavily impacting the developing world even though the developing world is hardly culpable for man-made global warming (Patz, 2006; for a slightly more recent study that affixes a greater responsibility for global climate change to developing lands, please see Raupach, 2007)."
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School Climate and Student Results, 2007.
Examines the impact of the school's climate on student achievement results.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 97.95
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Literature is replete with studies which show the importance of school climate in terms of learning potential. This paper focuses on the impact that the school climate has on achievement as well as on concomitant issues that affect and relate to student achievement levels. Achievement within the ambit of overall education cannot be separated from other aspects and variables. This paper therefore also provides examples of the interdependence between increased achievement and factors affecting school climate, in order to create a more amenable and productive school and learning environment.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Definitions and Importance of School Climate
Literature Overview and Discussion
Outcomes and Possibilities for Improving School Climate
Conclusion
References
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"Studies have also found that there is a significant correlation between school climate and other variables which need to be taken into account. For instance, there is an important link between different economic and social strata and problems with school climate. The study by Esposito ( 1999) states that achievement is also related to different school situations. For example the study found that problems with regard to school climate are more often found in low-income districts and are concomitant with problems related to student achievement and socialization."
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Climate Change, 2002.
An analysis of the relationship between man and the earth regarding climate change.
3,525 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 207.95
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This paper will look at the coin of climate change, where on the one side the human impact on the earth will be shown, and on the other, the impact of earth on man. Such a study is inevitably somewhat polemical, as it is still open to debate what the precise effects of man have and will be on climate change, and also what climate change will mean to man. It will also be quite general in analysis, as a paper of this scope can allow no more. What will be made clear, nevertheless, is that the relationship between man and earth is clearly changing. More specifically, man is outgrowing the earth. If the relationship is to continue indeed prosper then a new balance needs to be found. The issue of climate change holds one important key to this balance.
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A Sceptic's View of Climate Change, 2006.
A look at the issue of climate change from a sceptical point of view.
2,272 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 113.95
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This paper questions whether or not climate change has in fact been caused by man and discusses the main arguments put forward by the
sceptics. The accuracy of the computer models used to predict climate change is examined as well as the variation of temperatures in the past in relation to man-made climate change.
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Abstract
A sceptics view of climate change
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"Sea levels are rising, the ice caps are melting, summers are hotter and the world as we know it is doomed unless we reduce greenhouse gas emissions now. This is the alarming view of global warming presented almost daily in the world's media. How much real scientific data is there to back this up?
"In order to assess the problem of man made global climate change the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change) was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The IPCC has so far produced three assessment reports based mainly on peer reviewed and published scientific/technical literature. Hundreds of scientists across the world were involved. These reports are used as the basis for most public policy on climate change such as the Kyoto Protocol.
"In the second assessment1 published in 1996 the IPCC reported that "the balance of evidence suggests that there is discernible human influence on global climate". In the most recent report in 20012 the IPCC more categorically said that "most of the warming observed the last 50 years is attributable to human activities". Whilst the majority of the scientific community agree with the findings of the IPCC there are still those who are sceptical of their findings."
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Business and Climate Change, 2004.
Discussion of the impact that climate change has on industries and business.
932 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper examines the problem of climate change brought about by the operation of major global industries. The paper looks at the threats imposed by climate change and the opportunities presented by action on climate change. Also discussed are the different business strategies applied by American and European firms in response to climate change.
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"Climate change has become a major issue on the forefront of economic and political discussions. The cause of climate has been indicated as a build-up of greenhouse gases (mostly CO2) in the atmosphere as a result of emissions mostly from industry. The evidence presented in support of global warming has been robust but not completely conclusive (Levy & Kelley, 1997). The mass sum of greenhouse gas emissions produced by all nations of the world could yield potentially devastating ecological effects (Levy & Kelley, 1997). However, businesses and industry that rely on energy produced by fossil-fuels are concerned that early action on global warming in the absence of conclusive evidence could lead to terrible economic losses. On the other side, inaction could also prove disastrous, since global warming could potentially lead to floods, droughts, rising ocean levels, and disruptions in the global food supply. Moreover, there are both threats and opportunities that are presented to industries due to climate change."
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Economic Impacts of Climate Change, 2008.
This paper discusses the direct impacts that climate change has on economics.
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 16 sources, APA, AU$ 49.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that with the advent of globalization has come the realization that many of the issues traditionally viewed as national concerns have their international implications. The writer notes that climate change has been an enduring issue of concern since the discovery of the ozone layer depletion and its subsequent effects to ecosystems in the early 20th century. The writer discusses the economic impacts of climate change that affects individuals and industries and concludes that there is a realization that climate change has an impact directly and indirectly to the state of economics, policies and social development nationally and internationally.
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"One of the best illustrations of climate change related tradeoffs and marginal choices is the Kyoto Protocol. The agreement recognizes that industries have their environmental costs and gives incentives to countries that will be able to function below the CO2 and CH4 production allocations. Though the effort has been seen to be one of the most cohesive global efforts to reduce emissions, some have pointed out that measures only motivate countries to falsehoods on their CO2 and CH4 production. Bohan believes that though these measures control industries' impact to the climate, they do not aid in addressing existing climate problems. Considering the cumulative impact individual environmental issue to climate change, there is concern that marginal efforts to alleviate climate change do not impact climate conditions. Coupled with other economic issues, some analysts believe that existing measures are not able to deter the impact of climate-related issues regardless of the perspectives used to evaluate the issue."
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How Will Climate Change Change Atlantic Canada?, 2006.
A discussion regarding Atlantic Canada and the unusual climatic changes.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This paper discusses how more and more scientists are now accepting that the world is undergoing unusual climate change. This paper examines the most important and likely ways that Atlantic Canada will be affected by climate change. The paper shows how climate change has the potential to have a devastating effect on the forests, farms and economy of Atlantic Canada. Natural Resources Canada reports that the latest analysis provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) provides more scientific proof that climate change really is happening.
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ESI and Climate Change, 2008.
This paper discusses the World Economic Forum's environmental sustainability index (ESI) model as a response to climate change.
2,105 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 106.95
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In this article the writer explains that the environmental sustainability index or ESI is a valuable tool that allows markets and countries to determine where they need to commit additional resources in order to affect positive change and where they are being successful at reducing climate changing activities. The writer notes that Canada has enacted extensive environmental legislation before and, because of its inclusion in the ESI rankings as a regular high-scoring participant, holds this legislation up as a model for other countries to follow. The writer concludes that perhaps one of the greatest uses of the ESI is as a measure or predictor for democratic effectiveness or reform in developing countries because where one sits on the ESI and the given ranking can be used to make certain assumptions about economic status, economic growth, and political reform or need thereof as they relate to direct and indirect impacts on climate change.
Outline:
The World Economic Forum
The ESI
Factors Within the ESI
A Working Model
Conclusion
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"Strict adherence to this readily verifiable and repeatable methodology ensures that the figures can be taken at face value without the burden of compiling an independent data set. The rationale for inclusion in the ESI study as discussed above is based on three selected criteria: country size, variable coverage, and indicator coverage. Additionally, when greater cross-referencing is needed to substantiate data or outcomes, predetermined denominators are utilized to facilitate comparisons."
"The leading indicators that are measured in the ESI are separated into five components which together contain twenty-one measured indicators that each relate in some fashion to Parker and Blodgett's lens paradigm."
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The Climate on Mars, 2006.
This paper discusses aspects relating to the climate on Mars.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 71.95
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In this essay the writer offers a short overview of Martian climate. First, the composition and characteristics of Martian atmosphere are presented. Then the major features of Martian climate are given with a special emphasis on wind formation. The final part is devoted to dust formation and dust storms on the Red Planet. A short fact-sheet about the planet is provided as introduction.
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"Mars is the fourth planet of our Solar System. Its average distance from the sun is 2.28 x 10^8 km, which is 1.54 times larger than Earth's average distance. As a result Mars years are much longer - 687 Earth days. Compared to Earth's orbit, Mars' orbit is more elliptical bringing the planet 206.5 million km from the sun at perihelion and 249.1 million km at aphelion."
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Humanity's Influence on Climate, 2005.
A discussion on whether the human race has had any impact on the climate worldwide, or not.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 56.95
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This paper discusses a study relating to human influences on climate, and whether or not the contentions within the research are based upon accuracy. The paper further reviews the article from Karl and Trenberth, discussing the viewpoints of the authors, and the impact of the study on society. Finally, the paper discusses further research that both supports, and refutes the findings of Karl and Trenberth. This research is important because it focuses on what is factual, and whether or not there is any evidence to support contentions that humanity is destroying the earth, and the climate worldwide.
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"Thomas R. Karl and Kevin Trenberth (1999) suggest that a significant amount of discussion has been created relating to humanity's influence on the destruction of the global climate (p. 101). The authors contend that government organizations determined that humanity is contributing in a variety of ways to the deterioration of the climate, but that no evidence has been accumulated to support this assumption (Karl & Trenberth, 1999, p. 101). Yet, despite the assertion that no factual evidence has been collected to date that would provide specific data for further study; the researchers have addressed the issue with contentions that may be useful if future studies are conducted. Karl and Trenberth (1999) describe their article as relevant because it proposes to make suggestions based on facts that may lead to future research specifically focusing on data which demonstrates human factors in relation to climate (p. 101)."
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