Biodiversity  (tagged articles)

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Species Conservation in a Globalized World

Sharlene Engel - In today's globalized world, international cooperation and information sharing becomes increasingly important. This paper examines the criteria provided in the United State's Endangered Species Act, the European Union's Habitat Directive, and the International Union... Keep Reading »

Challenges to Mammal Migratory Route Conservation in North America

Cyrene Krey - Mammal migration between seasonal ranges can consist of relatively short distance migrations of a single individual as well as massive migrations involving thousands of individuals in a population. Understanding the varying migratory habits among species requires detailed... Keep Reading »

Effects of Conventional and Organic Agricultural Techniques on Soil Ecology

Nate Van Beilen - This paper explores the differing effects that conventional and organic agriculture have on soil ecosystems. The findings are primarily based on a review of published literature found in journal articles and government reports. Conventional agriculture is found to... Keep Reading »

The Sixth Species Extinction Event by Humans

Victor J. Nazarevich - The number of species becoming extinct has drawn a significant deal of attention from scientists and non-scientists alike. This research reviews recent literature citing evidence for the impact humans have had on our planet and how our biological systems are affected... Keep Reading »
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Impacts and Assessment of the Endangered Snow Leopard: A Conservational Approach

Averil Jones - Overcoming the threats of the snow leopard with immediate action may be what will save this species from extinction. This report provides a brief overview both of the challenges faced by the snow leopard and the roles local people have taken in the decline and subsequent... Keep Reading »
 
 

The keyword Biodiversity is tagged in the following 14 articles.

Conservation
2016, Vol. 6 No. 1
Species Conservation in a Globalized World
By Sharlene Engel
Published by Earth Common Journal
In today's globalized world, international cooperation and information sharing becomes increasingly important. This paper examines the criteria provided in the United State's Endangered Species Act, the European Union's Habitat Directive, and the... Read Article »
Conservation Endangered Species Biodiversity Endangered Species Act Biological Diversity International Environmental Policy Climate Change
Conservation
2016, Vol. 8 No. 02
Challenges to Mammal Migratory Route Conservation in North America
By Cyrene Krey
Mammal migration between seasonal ranges can consist of relatively short distance migrations of a single individual as well as massive migrations involving thousands of individuals in a population. Understanding the varying migratory habits among... Read Article »
Conservation Ecology Animal Migration Mammals Habitat Biodiversity North America Animal Behavior
Agriculture
2016, Vol. 2016 No. 1
Effects of Conventional and Organic Agricultural Techniques on Soil Ecology
By Nate Van Beilen
Published by Center for Development and Strategy
This paper explores the differing effects that conventional and organic agriculture have on soil ecosystems. The findings are primarily based on a review of published literature found in journal articles and government reports. Conventional agriculture... Read Article »
Soil Ecology Sustainable Agriculture Biodiversity Monoculture Organic Agriculture Industrial Farming Food Production
Conservation
2015, Vol. 5 No. 1
The Sixth Species Extinction Event by Humans
By Victor J. Nazarevich
Published by Earth Common Journal
The number of species becoming extinct has drawn a significant deal of attention from scientists and non-scientists alike. This research reviews recent literature citing evidence for the impact humans have had on our planet and how our biological... Read Article »
Conservation Biodiversity Loss Endangered Species Extinction Sustainability Climate Change
Conservation
2015, Vol. 5 No. 1
Impacts and Assessment of the Endangered Snow Leopard: A Conservational Approach
By Averil Jones
Published by Earth Common Journal
Overcoming the threats of the snow leopard with immediate action may be what will save this species from extinction. This report provides a brief overview both of the challenges faced by the snow leopard and the roles local people have taken in... Read Article »
Conservation Wildlife Ecology Snow Leopard Endangered Species Biodiversity Climate Change Biodiversity Loss
Bioeconomics
2015, Vol. 6 No. 1
Pollinating Prices: Estimating the Relationship Between Honeybee Population and Almond Prices
By Seth Taylor
Published by Clocks and Clouds
This paper examines the potential effect of decreasing honeybee population on crop prices by estimating the relationship between honeybee population and the price of almonds over time. As a declining honeybee population becomes an increasingly salient... Read Article »
Bioeconomics Ecology Biodiversity Loss Honeybees Food Production Crop Yields Pollination Food Supply
Ecology
2015, Vol. 7 No. 12
Economic Impacts of the Conservation of the Mojave Shoulderband Snail (Helminthoglypta 'Coyote' Greggi)
By Cyrene Krey
The terrestrial Mojave Shoulderband Snail (Helminthoglypta (Coyote) greggi) is being considered for status and protection as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act due to the recent construction of a mining operation in an area that... Read Article »
Biodiversity Ecology Endangered Species Act Mining Species Protection
Conservation
2013, Vol. 3 No. 1
One World, One Ocean, One Mission
By Tracy L. Anderson
Published by Earth Common Journal
MacGillivray Freeman Films was founded over forty years ago by Greg MacGillivray and the late Jim Freeman. In 2011, the company launched “the world’s largest ocean media campaign, a 10-year global initiative called One World One Ocean... Read Article »
Ocean Conservation Climate Change Conservation Overfishing Biodiversity Loss Coral Reefs Film
Conservation
2013, Vol. 3 No. 1
Dian Fossey's Controversial "Active Conservation" Proves Useful in Increasing Mountain Gorilla Awareness
By Brandy Rimmer
Published by Earth Common Journal
As a researcher and advocate of the mountain gorilla, Dian Fossey dedicated her life and career to understanding, protecting, and assisting the mountain gorilla by bringing awareness to the complexity of this animal and to the habitat needs required... Read Article »
Dian Fossey Conservation Protection Mountain Gorilla Biodiversity
Conservation
2013, Vol. 3 No. 1
Conserving China's Biodiversity
By Kevin Pyne
Published by Earth Common Journal
Over the past several decades, with the introduction of ecology as a scientific pursuit, China has made advancements in ensuring the health and sustainability of its forests and Biodiversity. A very large number of endemic plant and vertebrate species... Read Article »
Conservation Biodiversity China Ecology Forests Deforestation
Land Use
2013, Vol. 5 No. 01
Planetary Survival in the 21st Century: Confronting Land Degradation, Biodiversity Loss, and Climate Change
By Ezra Ho
Everywhere, everyday we are reminded of the planetary crisis. Ice caps melt, forests are decimated, species go extinct and extreme climatic changes threaten the survival of human civilization. We desperately need a new narrative – a compelling... Read Article »
Land Use Climate Change Desertification Deforestation Food Security Biodiversity Environmental Policy
Conservation
2011, Vol. 3 No. 02
Hawaiian Biodiversity Loss Driven by Feral Ungulates
By Violet K. Dixon
The activity of feral ungulates such as pigs, goats, and deer has resulted in extensive Biodiversity loss in Hawaii. These animals were introduced by the Polynesians as domesticated livestock, and now play a destructive role in the local ecosystem... Read Article »
Hawaii Conservation Biodiversity Ungulates Over Grazing
Biodiversity
2011, Vol. 2010/2011 No. 1
2010: The Year of Biodiversity
By Anja Berg
Published by Interstate - Journal of International Affairs
The urgency of concern over the earth’s Biodiversity has increased over the last couple of decades. This has resulted in the formation of the Convention of Biodiversity which declared in 2002 that it would have achieved a ‘significant... Read Article »
Biodiversity Climate Change Environmental Policy Climate Negotiations Ecosystems
Deforestation
2009, Vol. 1 No. 11
From Cutting Trees to Slashing Emissions: Reducing Deforestation in Brazil
By Arielle K. Eirienne
Much debate has recently arisen over China’s and India’s responsibilities as related to climate protection. These two countries have repeatedly pleaded that their emissions be judged on a per-capita basis, since their per-capita emissions... Read Article »
Land Use Deforestation Emissions Biodiversity The Amazon Brazil Climate Change Biodiversity Loss

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