Research Topic Ideas: Environment


Instructions

If you are interested in one of these topics for your research project,
make a choice:

  • Focus on one of the specific questions listed
  •  OR
  • Focus on the topic, with the questions helping guide your research

  •   Air pollution
    How does air pollution affect the length of human life?
    How do air pollution concerns affect the development and design of vehicles?
    How does indoor air quality affect our health?
    What is ‘global dimming,’ and how does it affect society?

    *image coutesy of www.aesi1.com

      Global warming
    What are implications of glaciers melting due to global warming?
    What is the relationship between global warming and the weather?
    What relationship is there between global warming and crop production?

    *image coutesy of seattletimes.nwsource.com

      Light pollution
    How does glare affect the environment?
    How does 'light trespass' affect the environment?
    What is the effect of light pollution on natural parks?
    What is the effect of light pollution on wildlife?

    *image coutesy of epod.usra.edu

      Marine pollution
    How do oil spills affect the water supply?
    How does litter affect the water supply?
    How do chemicals affect the water supply?

    *image coutesy of clubs.ntu.edu.sg

      Noise pollution
    What are noise pollutants in the environment?
    What problems do noise pollutants cause?
    How does the field of acoustic ecology address noise pollution issues?

    *image coutesy of www.worthing.gov.uk

      Oil spills
    What is the history of oil spills?
    What problems do oil spills cause for the environment?
    What steps can be taken to prepare for spills and deter their negative effects?

    *image coutesy of www.rejectedunknown.com

      Ozone
    What has caused problems with the ozone layer?
    How is modeling being used to predict problems?
    What are anticipated future issues with the ozone layer?

    *image coutesy of www.epa.gov

        
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    last updated 05/04/2007