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Greenpeace, 2006.
This paper explores the history and impact of the international environmental organization Greenpeace.
4,035 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 159.95
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This paper details in-depth the history of Greenpeace, established in 1971 and which has since become a powerful advocate of environmentalism and pacifism. Greenpeace represents an image of environmentally-aware citizens of the world working for the good of the planet by fighting efforts by government and industry to destroy the earth's water, air and land to maximize profits as well as standing firm against nuclear testing. This paper also examines Greenpeace's most pressing current campaigns including measures to halt the devastating effects of global warming, active involvement in the protection of the world's oceans and continuing its action to save forests from destruction by industry and deforestation. This paper also touches on the critics who view the organization as time-wasting, trouble-making, tree-hugging hippies who fight the interests of capitalism and productivity.
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"Nuclear testing again became a crucial issue for Greenpeace in 1972 when the French government plans testing in French Polynesia, off the island of Moruroa. As a result of this environmental threat, the Greenpeace ship Vega sailed to the planned testing site as a protest. The effort to raise consciousness and prevent the testing turned tragic when one of the French ships rammed the Vega, with Greenpeace member David McTaggert having to accept help from the French. The next year, the protesters returned to Moruroa and brutally beat David McTaggert."
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Greenpeace and the Illegal Mahogany Trade in Brazil, 2002.
A look at Greenpeace's investigation into illegal practices behind Brazil's mahogany trade.
2,073 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 95.95
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This paper examines how Greenpeace has developed into a worldwide organization that protests throughout the world on many of today's most pressing environmental issues. In particular, it looks at how the illegal mahogany industry leads to the cutting of other species of trees illegally, which in turn leads to widespread destruction of the Amazon and how loggers are able to launder illegal mahogany through the fraudulent use of official documents. The paper discusses Greenpeace's involvement in bringing these issues to light and their fight for the world to understand the consequences of the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
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"Paulo Adario, coordinator of Greenpeace's Amazon campaign commented that the clearings in the rainforest are large enough to be seen from a satellite (Rainforest Action Network). In an ABC News report, Greenpeace warned that the Amazon could potentially disappear within the next fifty years (ABC News Online). In the same report, Adario pointed out that only one percent of the Amazon was destroyed between the years 1500 and 1970. In the three following decades fifteen percent of the forest have been cleared, an area bigger than France (Rodgers). It is possible that several species of animals and insects will be wiped out even before they are discovered (Monbiot 5). Another hazard associated with logging is that the decaying process of destroyed vegetation contributes to the problem of global warming when the carbon is released into the atmosphere (Rodgers)."
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Greenpeace, 2002.
Analyzes this international environmentalist interest group.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 129.95
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Interest groups are an important aspect of our society. They can raise awareness about various issues and they have become an instrumental part of social, economic and political affairs. One interest group that has experienced an increasing level of prominence in our society has been Greenpeace. With this in mind, the purpose of this paper will be to provide a detailed examination of this particular interest group. This will include an analysis of the organization and its activities.
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Radical Environmentalism, 2000.
The tactics, effectiveness, evolution, politics and examples of global activist ecological groups, focusing on Greenpeace and the Green Party.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 17 sources, AU$ 162.95
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"Radical environmentalism is a term that calls up images of subversive maneuvers performed by those with extremist views who give no quarter to the governments and corporations that persist in polluting the earth and squandering its resources. But much of the force of the word "radical" (or even "environmentalism") is a function of the individual's perspective. Radical environmentalism has two strands that occasionally interact and are, in general terms, "those who favor the preservation of nature for nature's sake and those who wish only to maintain the environment as the necessary habitat of humankind" (Lewis 17). The first are the so-called "deep ecology" movement, or movements, whose adherents stress the principles of "biospherical egalitarianism" in a platform described by Devall and Sessions as based on the proposition that "the well-being and flourishing of..."
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Genetically Modified Crops, 2007.
This paper discusses the risks vs. the benefits of genetically modified foods.
1,371 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 66.95
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The paper explores the world-wide debate about genetically modified (GM) crops and explains the advantages and disadvantages of these products. The paper looks at the regulation of genetically modified foods in the United States and Europe and how GM food growth is drawing a political backlash. The paper discusses the powerful opposition of Greenpeace to genetic engineering. The paper concludes that as long as environmental organizations generate fear and doubt among politicians, retailers and the public, it will be almost impossible for the technology to break through, despite its benefits.
Outline:
Introduction
The Science of Genetic Engineering
Genetically Modified Foods and Hunger
Genetically Modified Foods and Biodiversity
Research for the Common Good
Growth of Genetic Engineering
Greenpeace
Conclusion
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"The world wide debate about genetically modified crops has been a heated one, pitting biological progress against environmental conservation. The genetically modified foods issue involves complex factors including politics, international trade, and social and cultural norms. Advocates of GM foods say that the increased yields and decreased price of using genetically modified seeds can help to alleviate world hunger. However, progress is being hampered by over cautious environmentalists and consumers, mostly in Europe and Japan. These wealthy areas of the world can afford to take precautions that the starving people of the world cannot, but the preference of consumers in wealthy countries of whole, natural, organic foods is influencing impoverished countries."
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Domestic Terrorism, 2008.
A discussion of the terrorist phenomenon that is inside the borders of the United States.
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 80.95
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This paper looks at domestic terrorism as separate from international terrorism and identifies the different approaches to political violence of people such as Mao, Che Guevara, Carlos Marighella and Franz Fanon. The paper first discusses some forms of the early domestic terrorist activities and their similarities with events taking place today. The paper then considers right-wing and left-wing terrorism as well as interest-based terrorism, using Greenpeace and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) as examples. The paper concludes that domestic terrorism represents one of the most important threats facing national security, no matter the form of terrorism they promote.
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"Domestic terrorism has been regarded in recent times to be one of the most important threats facing internal security in the US. In order to have a complex view on the terrorist phenomenon taking place inside the borders of the United States, it is important to take into account certain theoretical delimitations and examples that would support them. In this sense, domestic terrorism must be seen apart from international terrorism."
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Marine Conservation, 2008.
This paper discusses marine conservation and governmental intervention to impact the declining health of the marine environment.
4,800 words (approx. 19.2 pages), 20 sources, APA, AU$ 178.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the growth and development of the marine industry has been sustained by the rise and application of newer technologies, innovative business ideas and incentives given by the government. The writer then points out that with the turn of the twentieth century, one witnessed marine resources being widely explored and exploited for profit making. This exploration and exploitation has been enabled mainly by improved and enhanced technological innovations, which included fully developed and customized boats, fishing, digging and navigational equipment. This mushroom growth has left behind the institutions that are responsible for regulating marine laws. The writer discusses that Governments have been unable to maintain their regulatory measures with the pace of growth assumed by the private sector. The writer concludes that one of the most successful endeavors for the promoting of marine preservation and marine life protection has been the Greenpeace project that has been pressuring international and national governments to make and implement laws that protect the underwater environment, the animals and the future of the under water life. There is still a long way to go and sincere steps have to be taken to ensure comprehensive marine conservation
Outline:
Introduction
Background to the Problem
Marine Conservations Organizations
The First Law: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
The Second Law: The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
The Third Law: Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act - Ocean Dumping
Conclusion
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" Organizations engaged in political campaigning to pressurize Congress to pass laws and enforce them countrywide use public awareness and attention to rally support for their cause. The more public support they acquire, the higher the propensity of politicians jumping in the marine conservation campaign. Coast Alliance is one organization that can be considered as an ideal example for organizations that are currently active in political campaigning and gathering local support. It currently has coalition partners (other non-profit organizations) across America, all of whom are striving for maximum results. Similarly, Earthjustice is another organization that has been proactive engaged in the enforcement of existing laws representing hundreds of other marine conservation organizations. In addition, Marine Conservation Biology Institute aims to rally the scientific community on one platform in order to facilitate scientific research and set agendas for policy issues and pass on accurate information to both government and public."
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Canada and the Kyoto Accord, 2006.
An overview and discussion concerning Canada's approach to the Kyoto Accord.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 129.95
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This paper introduces the Kyoto Accord as supported by Canada from its 1997 inception. A second section addresses a variety of Canadian essays on the economy in relation to the 21st century challenge of globalization. Special note is made of opposition to Kyoto terms in Canada as voiced in Ontario and Alberta. The third section reviews the approach of Greenpeace Canada, a public interest group that strongly supports the Kyoto agreement in Canada.
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