Geog 5 Week 2 Lecture 3 01 20 2012 Chapter 2 Environmental Sustainability and Human Values Sustainable Development Economic growth that o Meets needs of the present o Does not compromise future Meets needs of world s poor Can occur only within limits of the environment Rapid economic growth at a cost to the environment o Not sustainable If lumber is removed than new tree should be replanted only take amount that will allow for more growth Key to keeping environment healthy through the government ensures economic growth and sustainability Refer to triad graph on page 28 Sustainable Consumption Using goods services for our needs sustainable development Minimizing the use of resources Transportation example Flexcars similar to Zipcars good business model Flexbikes best business model AND environmental model Any country based on capitalism not successful Any change in sustaining the environment requires a change in lifestyle Less education limits understanding of complex issues that help improve society limits ability to perform certain jobs Bottled water is the second most popular beverage in the U S Environmental Ethics How do you decide the ethical standards Different cultures value different things Rights of people today and people in the future Environmental Justice not the same as environmental ethics The right of everyone to live work in an environmentally safe area NIMBYism Not In My Back Yard NIMPT Not In My Political Term The fair treatment for people of all races cultures and regulations and policies as define by EPA Environmental Worldview 2 extreme views Western View true of all developed nations o Expansionist o Frontier attitude pioneer spirit o Accumulating wealth American Dream o Everything on Earth is there for man s benefit material wealth o Opulence Deep Ecology View o Bio centric centered around environment o Need for population control o One with nature approach more spiritual thought processes o Do as little harm as possible to the environment Super use videos recyclability reusing materials very popular in Europe because of high density Three Steps to Changing Environmental Future Getting peoples awareness How has your new knowledge changed your attitude Behaving differently Targeting schools best way place to change environment A Plan is Needed Overconsumption human population must become stabilized soon Popular Recommendations Eliminate poverty Protect Restore Earth s resources Provide adequate food Improve quality of life Distribute resources Biodiversity Variety of living organisms Ecosystem services Protecting biodiversity o Greatest biodiversity occurring in developing countries o Need more scientists o Proper management of land o Every country needs plans 01 20 2012 01 20 2012