Exam 4 - Environmental Politics
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studying the political and economic decisions surrounding the environment, the use of the environment, and the relationship between human society & the natural world
environmental politics
how was the environment viewed historically?
was viewed as a TOOL for humans to use
when did the shift of ideology regarding the environment begin to change?
when we realized there was a relationship between the environment and human health
what is the idea of preservation?
nature is important to physical and spiritual life hence why wilderness and wildlife should be UNDISTURBED
what is the idea of conservation
natural resources should be SCIENTIFICALLY MANAGED to provide the greatest good for people over a long period of time
what is the idea of wildlife management?
the scientific management of ECOSYSTEMS to ensure stable wildlife populations, viewed as a crop basically the conservation of living creatures
what is the idea behind reform environmentalism
human health is linked to ecosystem conditions (groups of laywers that defend the environment)
what is the idea of environmental justice?
ecological problems exist because of the social structure,and benefits of environmental exploitation accrue to the wealthy. environmental problems can be solved through social change. ( those who benefit from the harm people are causing to the environment)
what is the idea of deep ecology?
life has intrinsic (nature) value, maintaining biodiversity requires decreasing human impact. (the impact of humans on the environment)
what is the idea of ecofeminism?
the abuse of the environment is rooted in androcentric (men) ideas and institutions. basically we give the environment the same attributions as women, making both women and the environment second class solution: we need to change attitudes and institutions
what is the idea of eco-spiritualism?
that nature is God and humans have the moral obligation to keep and tend the creation, including biodiversity and unpolluted ecosystems
what was the Silent Spring?
a book by Rachel Carson on the effects (on us and the environment) of pesticides
what did John Muir & Teddy Roosevelt do for environmentalism?
mobilized public support for conservation
what did Muir argue against?
anthropocentrism (Human above Nature)
what did Aldo Leopold Believe?
that humans are the only species that can threaten nature as a whole. we will destroy ourselves
during early environmentalism, who favored conservation?
upper and middle class
what did the upper and middle class want in regards to conservation
wanted outdoor recreations, public domains, forests
The environmental protection agency created
the 1st big national agency to cover all things environment
what big issue did the environmental protection agency focus on?
Air Pollution
what was the love canal?
was the rise of a grassroots environmental movement and especially toxic waste
why was earth day created? (2)
• was created after the Santa Barbara oil spill, inspired by student protest. • environmental groups realized they had common interest and struggles so they created a day to highlight their work
what was a result of student protest due to the Santa Barbara oil spill?
Sen. Nelson in Wisconsin created a national committee
Historically the U.S has NOT been a leader in environmental issues (T/F)
FALSE
what was the 3 main issues the US worked on in regards to the environment?
• combat pollution nationally • Ozone Layers (CFUs) • Kyoto Protocol