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Pedological Factors on the Leaching of Heavy Metals from First World War Battlefields
(2020-05)At the time that the armistice was signed in November 1918, what would become known as the First World War was the single most destructive conflict in human history. While millions were left dead on the battlefields of a ... -
Water Quality in the Des Plaines River Near the Pheasant Run Landfill in Bristol, Wisconsin
(2020-05)Water quality monitoring studies are necessary in order to manage sources of pollution and maintain water that is safe for humans and the environment. The Pheasant Run Landfill, located in Bristol, Wisconsin, is positioned ... -
Riparian Wetland Restoration Suitability Analysis for the Middle Mississippi River Floodplain, in Monroe County, Illinois
(2020-05)Riparian wetlands are unique ecosystems that provide beneficial environmental services to surrounding communities, but have been replaced by farm fields and human development throughout history within river floodplains. ... -
The Effects of China’s National Sword Policy on the United States Recycling System and What the United States can do with the Buildup of Recycling in the Recycling Centers
(2020-05)Recycling has become popularized over the past 30 years, thanks to a barge full of waste that tried to find a place to deposit it. With the increasing amount of plastics that are being found in the oceans as well as China´s ... -
Invasive Plant Species Interactions
(2020-05)Biodiversity around the world has been declining,and one of the major contributors of its decline are invasive species. Invasive species can rapidly spread, and have disproportionate effects on ... -
Study of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Pike River Sediment
(2020-05)Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are organic compounds constructed with two or more aromatic rings. Many of these compounds are considered probable carcinogens by the EPA and can cause adverse health effects in ... -
Are Awareness and Convenience The Main Factors Inhibiting Progressive Recycling Behaviors on Carthage College’s Campus?
(2020-05)The discussion of sustainability can be directly applied to businesses, and even more narrowly, colleges and universities. With these institutions in place to help promise better futures, it's only fitting that they too ... -
Comparison of Life Cycle Assessments of Grass Fed Beef, In Vitro Beef, and Plant Based Substitute Beef
(2020-05)Our individual environmental impact is composed of a variety of aspects within our lifestyles. Where we source our food from is a major component in our overall environmental impact. Industrial agriculture is a main source ... -
Evaluating the Impact of a Waterfall on Upstream and Downstream Habitat Conditions and Fish Diversity
(2018-12)Rivers are unique ecosystems that are constantly under risk of being overused and degraded to a point where native species are put at risk. In order to best protect species, it is important to understand the microhabitats ... -
A Global Risk Assessment of Coastal Regions Based on the Disaster Mitigation Potential of their Mangrove Forests
(2018-05)Mangrove forests are found to lessen the impact of tsunamis, cyclones, and their subsequent flooding in nearby areas. Unfortunately, they are one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world. Due to their wide and dense ... -
The Effect of the Organic Soil Additive Bacillus thuringiensis as a fertilizer on the Growth of Farao Cabbage: A Greenhouse Study
(2018-05)Bacillus thuringiensis is a naturally occurring soil pesticide and through several studies it has come to be useful in many ways as a pesticide, but some strains have displayed plant-growth promoting characteristics. ... -
Chlorella vulgaris Growth for Phosphate Removal and Biomass Productivity Utilizing Kenosha Wastewater
(2018-05)As population increases so does the demand for water resources and efficient renewable fuels. Promising new research involves merging the two: a process involving nutrient removal in wastewater with the harvesting and ... -
Effects of Faxonius rusticus on erosion in a Lotic Ecosystem
(2018-05)The Rusty Crayfish (Faxonius rusticus) is an invasive species from the Ohio River basin that has invaded Wisconsin’s lotic ecosystems. This species is known to impact it environment in many ways and this study is looking ... -
Environmental Sustainability of Large Scale Cricket Farmers
(2018-05)In 2013, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations published a 200- page report about the future prospects of edible insects for food and feed security. Advocating for the introduction of insects as an ... -
Habitat Analysis for Endangered Axolotl Introduction
(2018-05)The axolotl is a salamander that is indigenous to the Xochimilco Complex near Mexico City, and is on the brink of extinction in the wild. As ecologist Richard Griffiths sates, “The axolotl is a complete conservation ... -
Testing the Abilities of Native Illinois Plants to Effectively Remove Lead from Water
(2018-01)In today’s world, there is an increasing number of contaminated environments that are in need of remediation efforts. While traditional remediation methods have been proven to be effective, they are not always the best ... -
Carthage College Carbon Offset Plan
(2018-05)Climate change is an increasingly pressing issue nationwide. Many sources agree that climate change is due to the increasing levels in carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels. According to the EPA, “carbon dioxide ... -
An Assessment of Odonata Abundance and Impacts from Urbanization in La Crosse County, WI
(2018-01)Knowledge of the relationships between urbanization and the ecology and distribution of odonates enhances our ability to effectively assess conditions of aquatic ecosystems and nearby terrestrial habitats. With this ... -
Efficiency of Diver-Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) of Invasive Milfoil in New Hampshire Waterbodies
(2017-03)Management of aquatic invasive species is necessary to conserve affected freshwater ecosystems and to protect the integrity of recreational activities. Myriophyllum heterophyllum (variable milfoil) is an aquatic invasive ...
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