Slide 1What Is Environmental Science?Current ConditionsA Brief History of Conservation and EnvironmentalismA Brief History of Conservation and EnvironmentalismHuman Dimensions Of Environmental ScienceLife Expectancy-1930Life Expectancy-1960Life Expectancy-1990Slide 10Global CorruptionHuman Rights IndexReligious FreedomSustainable DevelopmentEnvironmental EthicsChapter 1 Understanding Our EnvironmentWhat Is Environmental Science?Current Conditions •We Live On A Marvelous Planet –No other known planet is remotely habitable•We Face Many Serious Environmental Problems •There Are Also Many Signs of Hope •Calculating Your Ecological Footprint–We are using more than one Earth–Need 4 Earths to sustain U.S. Standard for everyoneA Brief History of Conservation and Environmentalism •Nature Protection Has Historic Roots •Resource Waste Inspired Pragmatic, Utilitarian Conservation •Ethical And Aesthetic Concerns Inspired The Preservation Movement •1890-1910: John Muir, Sierra Club, Teddy Roosevelt•1930’s: “Dust Bowl,” CCC, New DealA Brief History of Conservation and Environmentalism •Rising Pollution Levels Led To the Modem Environmental Movement •1970’s: Earth Day•1990’s: Kyoto Accords, Global warming•Environmental Quality Is Tied To Social ProgressHuman Dimensions Of Environmental Science•We Live In An Inequitable World •Is There Enough For Everyone? –You can’t get an infinite amount of anything (like people) into a finite world–You can’t get an infinite amount of anything (like petroleum) out of a finite world•Recent Progress Is EncouragingLife Expectancy-1930Life Expectancy-1960Life Expectancy-1990Global CorruptionHuman Rights IndexReligious FreedomSustainable Development •Can Development Be Truly Sustainable? •Can Freedom Exist in a No-Growth World?•What Is The Role Of International Aid? •Indigenous People Are Important Guardians Of NatureEnvironmental Ethics •We Can Extend Moral Value To People And Things •Faith, Conservation, And Justice •Many Faiths Support Environmental Conservation •Environmental Justice Combines Civil Rights and Environmental Protection •Environmental Racism Distributes Hazards
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