Philosophy

2. branch that studies the moral relationship between humans and the natural world
5. person who protects and manages natural resources for sustainability
6. word completing John Donne’s line “No man is an ___”
7. groups who often resist mining/logging because they live in harmony with the land
11. worldwide event to show support for planet protection
13. thriftiness — using only what’s needed and reusing resources
14. view that maintaining order in the environment creates beauty and well-being
15. principle of prudent resource use to minimize waste and maximize output
19. everyday choices (e.g., reduce food waste, support local farmers) that affect the environment
21. careful, wise decision-making about actions and their consequences
23. tiny marine organisms that help form clouds (via dimethyl sulfide)
24. view that values ecosystems and biological communities as wholes
27. advocate who believes all life has intrinsic value beyond human use
28. annual hour when people switch off lights to raise awareness about energy use
29. idea that humans are not separate from nature but part of it

1. the 1997 international treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions
3. the 2013 typhoon (Haiyan) often cited in climate justice discussions
4. approach linking social problems with environmental problems
8. the fairness principle used alongside environmental integrity and economic efficiency
9. Philippines’ 2000 law on solid waste (full 4-word title)
10. disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, typhoons that disorder the environment
12. fair distribution of benefits and burdens in responding to climate change
15. branch of applied ethics about moral responsibilities for climate change
16. view that places humans as the most important species
17. people who advocate wise use and protection of natural resources
18. philosophy that nature has inherent value, not just instrumental value to humans
20. problems like pollution, deforestation, and resource depletion
22. the moral principle behind asking polluters to shoulder more responsibility
25. maintaining the healthy, functioning condition of the environment
26. theory that Earth behaves like a self-regulating organism