Basic Philosophical Elements and Issues of the Environment

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Basic Philosophical Elements and Issues of the Environment The Litany Global Problems Global Warming - Warmest Years on Record Ozone Depletion - Big Hole in Atmosphere Species Decimation Regional Problems Deforestation Acid Rain Water Pollution - Rivers, Lakes Local Problems Pesticides - Hazardous Materials Waste Disposal

Basic Philosophical Elements and Issues of the Environment Are these concerns realistic? Are some more realistic than others? How serious are they? What are some example implications for business? For these problems?

Changes in the Environment: The Master Equation EI = Population x x GDP EI Person unit of per capita GDP EI = Environmental Impact GDP = Gross Domestic Product Population = Population Concerns GDP/PERSON = Affluence Concerns EI/Unit of Per Capita GDP = Technological Concerns What Alternatives Exist to Manage EI Here? What areas Does Commoner think we should focus upon? Paul Ehrlich?

Environmental Consciousness What is man’s role with nature? Take Dominion over it? Dualistic? What is meant by that? Nature exists to serve humans anthropomorphic view is environment in “profit” equation? In calculation of “national” accounts? Linear “Design” of production. What is it and why might it no longer be applicable?

Tragedy of the Commons What are the commons? What is the “tragedy”? How does it work with the economic principles? What are Hardin’s solutions? Do you agree? Will they work?

Stages of Environmental Concern Conservation Use resources wisely - nature’s utility is in its service to humans Preservation Leave certain areas alone - nature has intrinsic value Protection pollution control - protect humans Sustainability global perspective, “sustainable growth” (pg. 17), and equity. What is the basic theory behind equity and sustainability?

The End of Nature “Nature can no longer take care of itself…”

Ecology Systems thinking - Holistic outlook. Systems have inputs, transformations, outputs, feedback. Decompositional characteristics.

Ecology Systems example Eco system Figure 2.1, closed or open system? Is there an Business Analogy to this system?

Ecology Analysis and evaluation can be carried out at many levels Individual Organism Population (individuals of same species) Community Ecosystem - non-biological (abiotic) integration. Biomes - grouping of ecosystems Analogy to organizations and business?