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What is one negative effect of biodiversity loss on human well-being?
What is one negative effect of biodiversity loss on human well-being?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the rapid decline of biodiversity?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the rapid decline of biodiversity?
According to the principles of stewardship, what is the fundamental belief about creation?
According to the principles of stewardship, what is the fundamental belief about creation?
Which of the following options is part of reducing waste effectively?
Which of the following options is part of reducing waste effectively?
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What does the concept of 'Aesthetics of Engagement' refer to?
What does the concept of 'Aesthetics of Engagement' refer to?
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What action is recommended to conserve energy?
What action is recommended to conserve energy?
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Which of the following best describes God's view of creation?
Which of the following best describes God's view of creation?
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What is a recommended approach to reduce waste related to purchasing?
What is a recommended approach to reduce waste related to purchasing?
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What is the principle of stewardship primarily concerned with?
What is the principle of stewardship primarily concerned with?
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What did God intend for the earth according to the perspective mentioned?
What did God intend for the earth according to the perspective mentioned?
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Which gases primarily make up the Earth's atmosphere?
Which gases primarily make up the Earth's atmosphere?
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What are significant contributors to air pollution mentioned?
What are significant contributors to air pollution mentioned?
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Which of the following is NOT a principle of stewardship?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of stewardship?
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What is identified as the biggest threat to our way of life?
What is identified as the biggest threat to our way of life?
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What does the term 'biotic' refer to in the environmental context?
What does the term 'biotic' refer to in the environmental context?
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What was the state of the earth in the beginning according to the description?
What was the state of the earth in the beginning according to the description?
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Study Notes
Unit Four: The Human Person in their Environmental Aesthetics
- Course: Unit Four
- Topic: The Human Person in their Environmental Aesthetics
- Lesson: 7
Describe the World Today
- Human activities affect the environment
- Pollution and climate change are significant threats
Creation
- Humans were originally created perfect
- Placed in a perfect, friendly environment
- God intended the earth to be cultivated
- Everything in creation has a rightful place, and is good
Genesis 1:1-2
- God created the heavens and the earth
- The earth was without form, and void, and darkness covered the deep
- The Spirit of God hovered over the waters
Environment
- Everything around humans, not strictly man-made
- Includes biotic and abiotic things occurring naturally
Principle of Stewardship
- Responsible use and protection of the natural environment
- Conservation
- Restoration
- Collaboration
- Education and Awareness
- Adaptation and Resilience
- Sustainable practices to enhance ecosystem resilience and human well-being
The Earth's Atmosphere
- Layer of gases surrounding the planet
- Allows life and breathing
- Primarily composed of nitrogen, oxygen, and water vapor
Pollution and Climate Change
- All human activities impact the environment
- Pollution and climate change are major threats to life
- Necessary to change the way resources are used
Pollution
- Responsible for global warming
- High levels of pollutants cause serious global environmental problems like climate change and ozone depletion
Air Pollution
- Primarily caused by transportation, industrial fumes, fertilizers, insecticides, and technology
Biodiversity
- Rapidly declining due to factors like land use change, climate change, invasive species, and overexploitation
Loss of Biodiversity
- Loss of biodiversity negatively affects several aspects of human well-being:
- Food security
- Vulnerability to natural disasters
- Energy security
- Access to clean water and raw materials
Environmental Ethics
- Study of taking care of the environment
- Human person should act with good intentions and avoid harm
Cognitive Views
- Positions in environmental aesthetics are unified by the importance of knowledge and information about the object of appreciation
Non-Cognitive Views
- Focuses on elements beyond the cognitive component, such as scientific knowledge or cultural tradition, in aesthetic appreciation of environments
Unit Four: The Human Person in their Environment Stewardship & Ecological Education
- Course: Unit Four
- Topic: The Human Person in their Environment Stewardship & Ecological Education
- Lesson: 8
Genesis 2:15
- God placed man in the Garden of Eden
- Task of working the garden and caring for it
God's View of His Creation
- God appointed humans as stewards of his planet
- Everything God made is good and He loves the world he created
- The land and animals, not just humans, are to be fruitful and multiply
- Creation is to glorify God
- God reveals himself through his creation
Growing Conviction
- As individuals grow in conviction about God's creation, their views on interactions with surroundings change
- They see life through God's lens, shaping daily choices
Reducing Waste
- Buy less
- Choose reusable options
- Buy in bulk and reduce packaging
- Recycle and repurpose
- Buy quality items
- Buy used instead of new
- Reduce junk mail
- Make soil richer
Eliminate Toxic Material Usage
- Use healthy cleaning supplies and avoid toxic materials
- Buy organic products when possible
Use Less Fossil Fuel
- Eat real, local food
- Conserve energy
- Use less fossil fuel
- Do building remodels and new builds right
Use More Renewable Energy
Ecological Education
- Can take place in various settings (family, schools)
- Families teach love and respect for life
- Part of the curriculum in schools (K-12)
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