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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
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The Story of Stuff 10:10-11:50 12:44-17:20
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Types of pollution Air Pollution Water Pollution Land Pollution
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Impacts of pollution Biodiversity loss (extinction of plant and animal species) Global Warming/Climate change
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How do people help and hurt the earth?
Think about it and prepare to share How do people help and hurt the earth?
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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
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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
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Structural Functionalist Perspective
Interdependence between humans and earth Functional for society to take care of earth Going green saves $
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Structural Functionalist Perspective
Latent dysfunctions: unintended consequences of human activities
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Symbolic Interactionist Perspective
Media can impact environmental problems Celebrities driving hybrid vehicles can influence consumers
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Symbolic Interactionist Perspective
Some environmentalists withdraw from Earth Day Events because of sponsorship from environmentally irresponsible corporations or waste that results
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Conflict Perspective Wealthy nations have higher rates of consumption that deplete natural resources emit pollutants generate waste
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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
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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
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Conflict Perspective Profit more important than environmental damage
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Conflict Perspective Industries use their power to influence politicians
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Environmental Racism and Classism
Dumping of toxic wastes more frequently in areas with high concentrations of minorities or those of low-income
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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
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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
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Solutions Consumer behavior Corporation buy-in Environmental Activism
Education Government policies, regulations, funding
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Consumer/corporate behavior
Fuel efficient transportation
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Consumer/corporate behavior
2. Energy efficient home appliances
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Consumer/corporate behavior
3. Natural, organic, and home-made cleaning products
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Consumer/corporate behavior
4. Reusable products
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Consumer/corporate behavior
5. Going paperless- online banking, mail preference lists
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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
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Consumer/corporate behavior 7. Native and drought tolerant landscaping
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Consumer/corporate behavior
8. Purchasing products with less packaging
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9. Green Energy Wind Power Hydrogen Power Renewable and non-polluting
Solar Energy Wind Power Hydrogen Power
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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
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Environmental Education
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Environmental Education
Generation Earth Provide training and support to high school teachers and students Assist campus and community eco-projects. service learning
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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
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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.
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What is sustainability?
Animated
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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
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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
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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
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Coming Up May 8th Wed: Test 3
Study guide will be on website this weekend Extra Credit for “I Am” movie due next class
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Environmental Activism
Youth Activism
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