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I definitely feel like the "human nature" being referred to isn't really nature at all but a product of socialization. There's nothing intrinsic about people which makes them only self-serving. I definitely feel like environmental degradation isn't …
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@cara said: @fionaw said: I think overspecialization of these organizations is hurting them but is also necessary. Without specialization to the degree of some companies the mission could get lost. I think there can be a balance of…
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I think these readings really just reminded me of the space that grassroots environmentalism can fill. I like to look at the role of elites more as amplifying the voices of people without their level of political power. From what Dowie describes, th…
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@caroline22 said: I agree with @SpencerFier that an elite is an elite- a modifier in front of the word makes little difference. One type of challenge that elites pose that hasn’t really been mentioned, is the power to negatively affect environ…
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@cara said: @elle said: In terms of the ELF, I think the film did a good job of showcasing how the ELF moved towards the arsons as a means of proving their point. While I don’t think the tactic is very effective in achieving th…
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@Madison said: I had heard of some of the organizations before, The Audubon Society and the Sierra Club are common names I’ve heard associated with the movement. This reading did however give me a deeper insight into these groups and taught me…
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Similar to what others are saying I had heard of a lot of these groups before. I think my perspective on them changed some after reading some of Losing Ground. I definitely feel like the funding from individuals sort of foundation style can be probl…
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@elle said: If everyone on the planet were to live like me, we would need 2.5 Earths. While it didn’t surprise me that if everyone were to live the way I do we would need more resources, I was surprised that my number was as low as it was. I t…
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My result didn't totally surprise me. It was 3.7 earths. I answered about my living situation on campus, which I didn't completely have a solid grasp on in terms of how much renewable energy the Italian is using. I guess living in dorms is actually …