Essays on Environmental Education

“The way a problem is defined invariably entails some statement about its origins – the question of culpability is the most prominent of all aspects of problem definition” (Rochefort & Cobb, 1994). One of the best illustrations of problem definition comes from the unfortunate story...

The keystone species concept revolutionized the way naturalists and ecologists looked at the study of ecology. Ecology has been defined as the study of organisms in relation to one another and the environment. One of the key ecology mechanisms revolved around the axiom of stability...

This case study aims to highlight the issue of accusation by Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) on Wilmar International Limited (WIL), for not being environmentally and socially responsible in their oil palm plantation situated in Sambas, Indonesia. Major allegations made by FOEI includes land...

How many of you have been to Presque Isle State Park? The reason I am asking that question is because the organization we are supporting is the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. They are located near the entrance of Presque Isle State Park and next to...

After having read through the California state standards for education, it has become clear to me the lack of environmental education that goes into most science curriculums in California, and the rest of the country for that matter. California is one of if not the...

In physical terms, the indoor environment must be well lit, ideally with plenty of sources of natural light. The rooms should be maintained at as adequate temperature and properly ventilated. The setting should be clean and well maintained and should offer adequate space for the...