1. Today: The Earth and You Environmental Problems Solutions
Turn in Paper
“History calls those men the greatest who have ennobled themselves by working for the common good.” Karl Marx

2. The Story of Stuff
10:10-11:50
12:44-17:20

3. Types of pollution
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Land Pollution

4. Impacts of pollution
Biodiversity loss (extinction of plant and animal species)
Global Warming/Climate change

5. How do people help and hurt the earth?
Think about it and prepare to share
How do people help and hurt the earth?

6. Team 1
Castillo Corey
Marin Jessica
Rice Matthew
Robinson Kelvin
Hurtado Michael
Team 2
Gonzalez Alexandra
Saucedo Mayra
Segovia Marlon
Calimquim Vanessa
Cicilia Francisco
Team 3
Des Rosiers Karlee
Park Giho
Brentner Kelly
Latham Amber
Kamigawara Yumiry
Team 4
Rios Lady
Doyle Justin
Tsyplakov Andrey
Linares Cristian
Searles Melanie
Team 5
Martinez Dulce
Rodriguez Patsy
Pelkie Adam
Morgan Jenna
Kang Chungyeon
Team 6
Axe Jamie
Aguilar Karina
Fujimoto Reid
Kwon Dong
Blum Gaye
Team 7
Glavis Kristine
Umetsu Steven
Marquez Mayra
Martin Valorie
Rodriguez Fabian
Team 8
Ancheta Jonathan
Lara Pedro
Rein Joannelyn
Cartagena Katherine
Jung Yungyeong
Team 9
Noda Kyoko
Bishop Corey
Udan Neal Shayne
Solorzano Anthony
Johnson Shanon
Team 10
Nabor Isabel
Shimotani Brennan
Watson Donnail
Quintana Alejandra
Griffin Janae

7. Ways we personally help the environment Groups 3 & 8
Ways we personally hurt the environment
Groups 2 & 7
Ways my school or employer helps the environment
Groups 4 & 9
Ways our school hurts the environment
Groups 5 & 10
Ways our jobs hurt the environment

8. Structural Functionalist Perspective
Interdependence between humans and earth
Functional for society to take care of earth
Going green saves $

9. Structural Functionalist Perspective
Latent dysfunctions: unintended consequences of human activities

10. Symbolic Interactionist Perspective
Media can impact environmental problems
Celebrities driving hybrid vehicles can influence consumers

11. Symbolic Interactionist Perspective
Greenwashing: deceptive way companies portray themselves as “eco-friendly” even if they are not
(5% of good but 95% bad)
Disposable diapers are the third largest single consumer item in landfills.

12. Symbolic Interactionist Perspective
Greenwashing: deceptive way companies portray themselves as “eco-friendly” even if they are not
According to Women’s Voices for the Earth, The Dirt On Cleaning Products
Simple Green contains the chemical ethylene glycol butyl ether or EGBE, which is on California’s list of toxic ingredients.

13. Symbolic Interactionist Perspective
U.S. Department of Energy:
2013-Ford F150 worst fuel economy for pickup trucks
2013-Ford Focus best fuel economy for compact vehicles
Ford Escape Hybrid
April 2013: Ford sued, claims that
hybrid models don't deliver on fuel-efficiency claim

14. Symbolic Interactionist Perspective
Greenwashing in politics: attempt to make a policy seem earth-friendly when it is not (Clear Skies Initiative)
Opposed by groups such as the Sierra Club because it:
-Allowed 42 million more tons of pollution emitted
-Allowed 68 % more Nitrogen Oxide pollution.

15. Symbolic Interactionist Perspective
Some environmentalists withdraw from Earth Day Events because of sponsorship from environmentally irresponsible corporations or waste that results

16. Conflict Perspective
Wealthy nations have higher rates of consumption that
deplete natural resources
emit pollutants
generate waste

17. Conflict Perspective
Wealth, power, and pursuit of profit influence environmental problems
Planned obsolescence: manufacturing of products that are intended to become outdated in a short period of time
New “eyePhone” Futurama

18. Planned Obsolescence
5.6 billion pounds of electronics-- TVs, stereos, cell phones, and computers were trashed in 2010 (Environmental Protection Agency)
Millions of pounds of chemicals and heavy metals in landfills
SOLUTIONS:
MyGreenElectronics.org
Hope Line
GreenPhone.com
National Coalition Against Domestic violence

19. Conflict Perspective
Profit more important than environmental damage

20. Conflict Perspective
Industries use their power to influence politicians

21. Environmental Racism and Classism
Dumping of toxic wastes more frequently in areas with high concentrations of minorities or those of low-income

22. Environmental Racism and Classism
The green dots represent toxic release facilities. The orange areas of LA County are where people of color make up 80% or more of the population. The yellow areas represent places where people of color only make up 0%-40% of the population.
Source:
Thesocietypages.org

23. Conflict Perspective Find out how to help: www.enoughproject.org
Social implications: some groups suffer while others profit
Example: Conflict minerals: Sexual violence in Congo fueled by militias warring over minerals
Find out how to help:
Understanding Conflict Minerals

24. Solutions Consumer behavior Corporation buy-in Environmental Activism
Education
Government policies, regulations, funding

25. Consumer/corporate behavior
Fuel efficient transportation

26. Consumer/corporate behavior
2. Energy efficient home appliances

27. Consumer/corporate behavior
3. Natural, organic, and home-made cleaning products

28. Consumer/corporate behavior
4. Reusable products

29. Consumer/corporate behavior
5. Going paperless- online banking, mail preference lists

30. 6. Farmer’s Markets, shop local
Consumer/corporate behavior
6. Farmer’s Markets, shop local
Typical grocery store produce travels nearly 1,500 miles
Traveling results in pollution
LocalHarvest.org

31. Consumer/corporate behavior 7. Native and drought tolerant landscaping

32. Consumer/corporate behavior
8. Purchasing products with less packaging

33. 9. Green Energy Wind Power Hydrogen Power Renewable and non-polluting
Solar Energy
Wind Power
Hydrogen Power

34. 10. Environmental Education
Educate elementary school kids about protecting the environment
Free materials for teachers
Free assembly for school
Songs, videos, activities
Website of resources (
Environmental Defenders

35. Environmental Education

36. Environmental Education
Generation Earth
Provide training and support to high school teachers and students
Assist campus and community eco-projects.
service learning

37. Environmental Education
Toxic Tours
People living in areas with high levels of pollution and suffering from very high rates of medical issues
asthma
respiratory illnesses
heart problems
cancer
low birthrates
miscarriages
*Extra Credit
Toxic Tour Schedule
Roberto Cabrales at or
(323) x107
2 points extra credit, go and type 1 page about your experience

38. Environmental Education
Toxic Tours
Communities for a Better Environment
Huntington Park, Vernon, Bell, Wilmington, Long Beach
Tour areas where people live with pollution from freeways, power plants, oil refineries, seaports, airports, and chemical manufacturers. 

39. What is sustainability?
Animated

40. Study Guide Test 3 (Chapters 1, 9, 11, 12, Environment)
Test will include (use class PowerPoints, notes, text book, and articles):
Sociologists to Know
Family
Gender
Immigration
Religion
Environment

41. Next Class: Test #3 Tues Nov 12th
Study guide on website
Extra Credit for “I Am” movie typed reflection and notes due Thursday Nov 14th

42. Study Guide Test 3 (Chapters 1, 9, 11, 12, Environment)
Test will include (use class PowerPoints, notes, text book, and articles):
Sociologists to Know
Family
Gender
Immigration
Religion
Environment

43. Coming Up May 8th Wed: Test 3
Study guide will be on website this weekend
Extra Credit for “I Am” movie due next class

44. Environmental Activism
Youth Activism