Environmentalism
Environmentalism is the ethical and political perspective that places the health, harmony, and integrity of the natural environment at the center of human attention and concern. From this perspective human beings are viewed as part of nature rather than as overseers. Therefore to care for the environment is to care about human beings since we cannot live without the survival of the natural habitat.
People depend on the environment for air, water, food, energy, and other basic necessities. For this reason, protecting the environment is vital to human survival---both now and in the future. World governments and environmental associations struggle with the issue of how to protect the environment without placing too many restrictions…>> (read more)
Environmentalism Points of View
5 Extinction of Plants and Animals Is a Serious Problem
6 Environmentalists Exaggerate Environmental Problems
7 Extinction of Plants and Animals Is Not a Problem
8 Human Population Does Not Harm the Environment
9 Global Warming Is a Serious Problem
10 Global Warming Is Caused by Human Activities
11 Global Warming Is Not a Serious Problem
12 Reducing Greenhouse Gases Would Harm the Economy
13 Global Warming Is Not Caused by Human Activities
14 Clear Skies Act Will Reduce Pollution
15 Renewable Energy Is Too Costly
16 Organic Farming Is Good for the Environment
17 Genetically Modified Crops Benefit the Environment More than Organic Foods Do
18 Making Sport Utility Vehicles More Efficient Would Help Conserve the Environment
19 Making Sport Utility Vehicles More Efficient Would Not Benefit the Environment
20 Clear Skies Act Will Increase Pollution in Many Communities
21 Government Must Not Allow Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
22 Government Should Allow Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
23 Endangered Species Act Should Be Strengthened
24 Endangered Species Act Should Be Abolished
25 Using Renewable Energy Will Help Conserve the Environment
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Environmentalism in the News
It stands to reason that the land that invented Mary Poppins would turn itself into a SuperNanny state. The latest from England is that individuals and businesses not only…>> (read more)
Byline: Kelly Zito; Chronicle Staff Writer
President-elect Barack Obama's selection of Tom Vilsack, a former governor of a heartland state and a strong supporter of alternative energy…>> (read more)
Byline: Peter Fimrite; Chronicle Staff Writer
Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar, who was nominated Wednesday as interior secretary, is a conundrum for environmentalists.
He comes from…>> (read more)
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