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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?
What is the role of an Environmental Manager?
What is the role of an Environmental Manager?
Which group of people believes that technology can fix environmental problems?
Which group of people believes that technology can fix environmental problems?
What does the term 'system' refer to?
What does the term 'system' refer to?
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What do self-reliance soft ecologists prioritize?
What do self-reliance soft ecologists prioritize?
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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?
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What do deep ecologists advocate for?
What do deep ecologists advocate for?
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What is the belief of cornucopians?
What is the belief of cornucopians?
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What is the role of an environmental manager?
What is the role of an environmental manager?
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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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Test your knowledge on the Environmental Movement and its various perspectives, such as ecocentric, anthropocentric, and technocentric approaches. Learn about the roles of environmental managers in safeguarding nature and promoting sustainable practices. Discover different ways people work together to protect the environment and tackle pressing environmental challenges.
