Environmental Science Thesis Topics

The Impact of Grassroots Challenges to Trash Incinerators.   Abstract of The Impact of Grassroots Challenges to Trash Incinerators. When first proposed in this country during the 1970s, waste-to-energy (WTE) incinerators appeared to be ideal solutions to the growing mounds of trash in our “throw-away” society. Promising to convert useless garbage into electricity while saving…

The Effect of Groundwater Contamination.   Abstract of The Effect of Groundwater Contamination. In Nigeria, inadequate supply of pipe borne water is a major concern; hence many homes have wells as a source of water for household uses. The groundwater of forty wells in Agbowo community was assessed for Total Aerobic Bacteria Counts (TABC) and…

The Effect of Dumping in Dixie.   Chapter One of The Effect of Dumping in Dixie. INTRODUCTION To be poor, working-class, or a person of color in the United States often means bearing a disproportionate share of the country’s environmental problems. Starting with the premise that all Americans have a basic right to live in…

The Impact of Construction and Demolition   Chapter One of The Impact of Construction and Demolition INTRODUCTION Historically, construction and demolition (C&D) debris landfills have been considered nonhazardous operations, containing relatively inert wastes such as concrete, asphalt, wood, metals, gypsum drywall, and roofing materials. In recent years, however, it has become increasingly clear that emissions…

Facing Up to Freshwater Pollution.   Chapter One of Facing Up to Freshwater Pollution. INTRODUCTION THE STATE OF FRESHWATER IN NIGERIA resembles A Tale of Two Cities. It is the best of times in that, in the latter portion of the 20th century, we reversed the general disregard for water bodies. Our nation rallied in…

New Perspectives on Environmental Justice.   Chapter One of New Perspectives on Environmental Justice. INTRODUCTION Women make up the vast majority of activists and organizers of grassroots movements fighting against environmental ills that threaten poor and people of color communities. New Perspectives on Environmental Justice is the first collection of essays that pays tribute to the enormous…

Moving to Markets in Environmental Regulation.   Chapter One of Moving to Markets in Environmental Regulation. INTRODUCTION Over the last decade, market-based incentives have become the regulatory tool of choice when trying to solve difficult environmental problems. They are widely viewed as more efficient than traditional command and control regulation. This collection of essays takes…

A Comparative Analysis of World Religions.   Chapter One of A Comparative Analysis of World Religions. INTRODUCTION Religion could help save the ecology of our planet. Religious values are core to many people in this world3 and we must speak to this core to realize the radical ethical changes required to save our planet.4 Laws…

National Experiences and Prospects   Abstract of National Experiences and Prospects The use of so-called “new” environmental policy instruments such as eco-taxes, tradable permits, voluntary agreements and eco-labels has prompted widespread claims that these devices have replaced regulation. These papers offer a fresh perspective on the evolving tool-box of environmental policy. “For example, water rights…

Discretion and the Criminalization.   Abstract of Discretion and the Criminalization. Enforcement of federal environmental law is complex. Central to the efficacy of enforcement is the role of prosecutors and judges in exercising their discretion over which violations to prosecute and what sanctions to impose. In the context of the Clean Water Act (“CWA”), discretion is…

Equality Among Unequals in International Environmental Law.   Chapter One of Equality Among Unequals in International Environmental Law. INTRODUCTION To deal effectively with global environmental problems, such as climate change, we need global cooperation. Yet all too many developing countries lack the economics, infrastructures, and technical capacity to tackle these problems; therefore, developing countries need…

Sustainable Consumption and the Importance of Neighbourhood.   Abstract of Sustainable Consumption and the Importance of Neighbourhood. This paper applies urban and environmental sociological theory to survey data on self-reported sustainable consumption practices, using a matched sample of central city and suburban residents in Edmonton, Alberta. We use cluster analysis to create an ordinal typology…

Building Sustainable Societies.   Chapter One of Building Sustainable Societies. INTRODUCTION A collection of articles addressing the issue of whether the industrial model of human progress can be sustained in the long term. It asks what the social, political, economic and environmental implications as well as potential solutions to the problem of resource-intensive growth are….

Consuming Values and Contested Cultures.   Abstract of Consuming Values and Contested Cultures. The term “sustainable consumption” is subject to many interpretations, from Agenda 21’s hopeful assertion that governments should encourage less materialistic lifestyles based on new definitions of “wealth” and “prosperity”, to the view prevalent in international policy discourse that green and ethical consumerism…

Sustainability Assessment and the Management of Urban.   Chapter One of Sustainability Assessment and the Management of Urban. INTRODUCTION This book is the result of a research project funded by the Fund for Scientific Research—Flanders (Belgium) that looks into strategic environmental assessment as an instrument to develop urban areas more sustainably. This research is carried…

Implementing Sustainable Development.   Chapter One of Implementing Sustainable Development. INTRODUCTION This book examines how governments in industrialized countries have engaged with the challenge of sustained development over the past decade. Analysis of initiatives undertaken by nine national governments and the European Union reveal important differences in the ways the international commitment to sustainable devolopment…

Accountability of Fcs Education to a Sustainability Ethos.   Abstract of Accountability of Fcs Education to a Sustainability Ethos. The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences’ (AAFCS) brand, “creating healthy and sustainable families,” implies accountability in promoting sustainable consumer behavior. This study compared students majoring in family and consumer sciences (FCS) and its specializations…

Economics and Ethical Concerns for the Environment in Consumer Choices.   Chapter One of Economics and Ethical Concerns for the Environment in Consumer Choices. INTRODUCTION The article examines individual action informed by ethical concerns for the environment as a strategy for moving toward more sustainable consumption. The article first employs a model of rational choice…

Sustainable Consumption in Finland.   Chapter One of Sustainable Consumption in Finland. INTRODUCTION This research introduces eight different types of sustainable consumers and their future scenarios. We profiled consumers from the angles of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and egoistic and altruistic motivation. We applied to the Structure of Motivation for Sustainable Choices which is based…

A Study Into the Effects of Timely Delivery of Construction Project on Economic Development of Nigeria   Chapter One of A Study Into the Effects of Timely Delivery of Construction Project on Economic Development of Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Time impacts are inevitable on construction projects, primarily because of the uniqueness of each…

The Impact of Recycling in Preserving the Environment   Chapter One of The Impact of Recycling in Preserving the Environment INTRODUCTION Background of the study The generation and disposal of waste is an intrinsic part of any developing or industrial society. Waste, both from domestic and commercial sources has grown significantly in Nigeria over the…

An Assessment of the Socio-economic Impacts (Effects) of Agulu-nanka Gully Erosion, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria   Abstract of An Assessment of the Socio-economic Impacts (Effects) of Agulu-nanka Gully Erosion, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria An Assessment Of The Socio-economic Impacts (effects) Of Agulu-nanka Gully Erosion, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria Soil erosion is the systematic removal of…

Effect of Basic Motivational Factors on Construction Workforce Productivity   Chapter One of Effect of Basic Motivational Factors on Construction Workforce Productivity INTRODUCTION Background of the study The construction industry plays an important role in the development of the economy of the country. Construction industry is an area influenced by many different factors such as…

Attitude of Parents Towards the Study of Sex Education in Secondary Schools   Abstract of Attitude of Parents Towards the Study of Sex Education in Secondary Schools Early sex education among our youths is very vital. This study was conducted to examine the attitude of parents towards the study of sex education in secondary schools…

The Risk Factors in the Hostels   Abstract of The Risk Factors in the Hostels This study is designed to find out the risk factors in the hostels, with the opinions of University of Benin undergraduate hostel residents as a case study.           In carrying out the study, one hundred and fifty (150) copies of…

Influence of Maternal Nutrition on the Exclusive Breastfeeding of Infants   Abstract of Influence of Maternal Nutrition on the Exclusive Breastfeeding of Infants The researcher investigated the effects of maternal nutrition on the exclusive breastfeeding of infants in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The purpose of the study was to find out the…

Teachers and Students Perception of the Teaching of Sexuality Education in Secondary Schools   Abstract of Teachers and Students Perception of the Teaching of Sexuality Education in Secondary Schools INTRODUCTION Background to the Study  The need for sexuality education in schools has become indispensable in today’s contemporary society. While many societies and culture around the…

Influence of Home Environment on Academic Achievement Among Secondary School Students   Abstract of Influence of Home Environment on Academic Achievement Among Secondary School Students The principal aim of this research is to ascertain the influence of the home environment on academic achievement among secondary school students. To determine this, four research questions where formulated…

Acknowledge of Breast Self Examination Among Fresh Female Students   Abstract of Acknowledge of Breast Self Examination Among Fresh Female Students Breast self examination is a monthly examination a woman can perform by herself to check for breast cancer, breast self examination is cheap and not painful, however it is dependent on the knowledge and…

Factors Responsible for Self Medication Among the Indigenes of Ekosodin   Abstract of Factors Responsible for Self Medication Among the Indigenes of Ekosodin This study is aimed at finding out the factors responsible for self-medication among the indigenes of Ekosodin community in Benin City. The review of related literature was done using known works in…