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Which group of people focuses on what's best for humans rather than nature?
Which group of people focuses on what's best for humans rather than nature?
- Technocentric
- Environmental Movement
- Self-Reliance Soft Ecologist
- Anthropocentric (correct)
What is the role of an Environmental Manager?
What is the role of an Environmental Manager?
- To advocate for deep ecological changes
- To protect nature from harm
- To make sure companies and governments follow eco-friendly rules (correct)
- To believe in human innovation solving eco problems
Which group of people believes that technology can fix environmental problems?
Which group of people believes that technology can fix environmental problems?
- Technocentric (correct)
- Self-Reliance Soft Ecologist
- Ecocentric
- Deep Ecologist
What does the term 'system' refer to?
What does the term 'system' refer to?
What do self-reliance soft ecologists prioritize?
What do self-reliance soft ecologists prioritize?
Which group of people cares more about nature and ecosystems than human needs?
Which group of people cares more about nature and ecosystems than human needs?
What do deep ecologists advocate for?
What do deep ecologists advocate for?
What is the belief of cornucopians?
What is the belief of cornucopians?
What is the role of an environmental manager?
What is the role of an environmental manager?
What is the function of storage in a system?
What is the function of storage in a system?
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Study Notes
Environmental Ethics
- Anthropocentrists: Focus on what's best for humans, prioritizing human needs over nature.
Environmental Management
- Environmental Manager: Responsible for overseeing and implementing policies to minimize environmental impact.
Technological Optimism
- Cornucopians: Believe that technology can fix environmental problems, and that natural resources are unlimited.
System thinking
- A system refers to a set of interconnected components that work together to achieve a common goal.
Ecological philosophies
- Self-reliance soft ecologists: Prioritize individual and community self-sufficiency, often through local, sustainable practices.
- Deep ecologists: Advocate for a radical shift in human values, prioritizing the well-being of the earth and all its inhabitants over human interests.
- Ecocentrists: Care more about nature and ecosystems than human needs, prioritizing the health of the planet.
System function
- Storage: A system function that involves the accumulation and holding of energy, resources, or materials for later use.
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