Environmental Ethics

1. the long-term, rapid increase in Earth’s average surface temperature
3. The state of having different parts or things connected or related to each other.
7. Views human values as primary and the environment as solely a resource for humankind
10. Focuses on the fair treatment and involvement of all people regarding environmental laws and policies
11. The responsible use, protection, and management of the natural environment through sustainable practices to ensure ecosystem health for future generations
12. Measures how fast we consume resources and generate waste compared to how fast nature can absorb our waste and generate resources
13. a dynamic community of living organisms interacting with their non-living physical environment in a specific area.
14. Responsible management of natural resources to fulfill current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs
15. Focuses on protecting natural areas in their untouched, pristine state
16. Long-term, significant shifts in global climate patterns
17. Considers the value of ecosystems to be primary
18. The rapid decline of specific species
19. Human beings’ ethical relationship with the natural environment

2. Study of industrial systems and their interactions with the environment
4. the purposeful clearing of forested land, primarily driven by agriculture, livestock grazing, mining, and infrastructure expansion
5. An economic model arguing that businesses can profit by valuing and protecting natural resources rather than liquidating them
6. The ethical obligation of the current generation to protect the environment, resources, and societal well-being for future generations
8. The inherent worth of nature, independent of its utility, economic value, or usefulness to human beings
9. Acknowledges the value of all living organisms. Both humans and animals are equally important