The Paper must discuss the topic mentioned in the class, and choose an environmental-related issue, what circumstances lead to the problem, how the issue impacts environment and society, mitigation strategies or potential alternatives, and how (if appropriate) human activity relates to this issue. 

The paper should contain a detailed literature review using scientific articles to help provide relevant information. A minimum of 5 articles/credible sources is required for each project.

Format and guidelines of Research Paper
Your paper must be 5-7 pages long, not including references.
One-inch margins, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1.5 spacing is required. Points will be deducted for not following these simple instructions.

The argument must be objective and supported by scientific evidence. Please refrain from personalization and emotional opinion.

Citations: Within the text of your paper, at the place in the text where a source is being used to support your argument, please place in parentheses the authors name and date of the publication, e.g.: which is exploited by grazing cattle when other meadows dry-out (USDA Forest Service 2006), is one of the most economically important…  such as removal of above-ground biomass, compensatory growth (e.g. McNaughton 1983), reduction of litter accumulation rates (e.g. Humphrey and Patterson 2000). Then, in the references section include the full citation, e.g.: USDA Forest Service.  2006.  Fen survey report, Bucks Lake Wilderness, Plumas National Forest.  Prepared by J. Bishop and C. Bishop.  Unpublished report on file.  Mt. Hough Ranger District, Plumas National Forest, Quincy, CA. McNaughton, S. J.  1983.  Compensatory plant growth as a response to herbivory.  Oikos 40:329-336.

Please focus the majority of the paper issues caused inside the United States. You may use some out of State references.