Behavioral ecology

Entering the labor market or continuing education beyond a certain point is a very important individual level investment decision. An important determinant of the demand for education is its expected benefits. The benefits depend upon the value of an individual’s labour input, which in turn depends upon the level of education. Hence, the education-wage relationship can be used to measure the returns to schooling. The rural and urban sectors differ widely in terms of the education and employment…

Opportunity: Chances and Environment A wise man once said that no matter how hard he works and how far he thinks he can get, it will all depend on whom he or she surrounds himself with and the location it takes place. This wise man as a young boy came to the United States from Mexico to work in the 1950s. He worked day after day, weeks after week and made enough to support himself and save a few dollars for his parents, but everything changed when he met a girl who will change his life; a…

Geiling, N. (2015, September 30). “Thirsty” concrete soaks up 1000 gallons of water a minute, will blow you mind. ThinkProgress. Retrieved October 1, 2015. Summary According to the article “‘Thirsty’ Concrete Soaks Up 1000 Gallons of Water A Minute, Will Blow Your Mind” by Natasha Geiling, there is a new permeable concrete that absorbs water. The material, called Topmix Permeable holds more weight than other permeable concretes. Permeable concrete is important because as the nation…

After watching the documentary “Home Across Lands”, I have gained a better understanding of the hardships that refugees must go through and the obstacles they must overcome to get and live in America. This documentary shows Kunama refugee’s lives before traveling to American and after they’ve been approved to live in America. It is evident that throughout the film, their culture and physical environment have a major impact of their behavior in both before and after their relocation to the United…

Most people who enjoy the outdoors prefer clothing that is long lasting and durable. Patagonia is an upscale outdoor clothing brand that is known for its various environmental sustainability efforts. The confidentially owned business has been known to favor used wear and ask purchasers to think twice before buying new products. Although, this strategy may seem as an anti-marketing intention, Patagonia has seen an increase in revenues. Patagonias target audience seems to be geared toward the…

Biodiversity and ecosystems work hand in hand with one another. Without one, it is unlikely to have a thriving version of the other. Biodiversity is defined as the variety of species that are found in a natural state. Many consider this to be talking about species of animals, however, this includes ecosystems and genetic diversity. Chapter six tells how biodiversity contributes to what we know as biological wealth. This can largely determine how one sees a country’s wealth and economical capital…

For acknowledging in its Integrated Management System Policy that sustainable development is one of the foundations of its wood and pulp production activities, CENIBRA develops a number of actions aiming at protecting the existing natural resources of its lands, as well as enhancing the environmental awareness among its employees and the communities. By adopting operating practices based on procedures derived from standards ISO 9001-2008 and 14001-2004, and an extensive natural resource…

invasives are overtaking the native species. This helps prove my point that non-native invasive plant species are taking over locations that are home to many native plant species. Both authors of this article have an extensive background in ecology focusing on the ecology of biological invasion and are published in a well-known journal. The results of this article are concurrent to the rest of my previous…

Explain how human activities can cause an imbalance in biogeochemical cycling and lead to problems such as cultural eutrophication and fish kills. Biogeochemical cycling is defined as the chemical element flow between the living and nonliving components of the ecosystem. This is the cycle of nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon being converted into organic substances of plants and animals that are released back into the environment. There are three ways that human activities cause an imbalance of…

Religion has had a lot of interaction and harmony with the environment for generations. Humanity has a God given task; environmental care. The quick and gradually changing state of the environment from bad to worse is a growing concern for communities and nations across the globe. Despite parties that try to deny the fact that there are serious environmental facts, there is enough proof out there. The earth as an asset is being depleted on a very massive scale and the rate of pollution and…