(https://www.google.com/search?q=animals+belong+on+the+planet&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=633&source)
This sub topic opens up by stating that all life forms have a right to be on this planet and all serve a purpose. This relates back to the biotic pyramid which we learned about in class. It also was discussed in our last reading by Jane Goodall. Goodall addressed this subject multiple times even saying: "...these animals belong on the land. They have a right to be there." Every animal that is on the planet serves a specific purpose and is important to environmental cycles. The biotic pyramid shows us the flow of energy and that each animal, plant, or organism fits into a section on the biotic pyramid. They each play a part in the energy flow from one section to another. Once a species goes extinct there is no bringing it back which is why we must respect and care for all living things on the planet.
2) Ecological Integrity
Ecological Integrity is the abundance and diversity of organisms at all levels, and the ecological patterns, processes, and structural attributes responsible for that biological diversity and for ecosystem resilience. In The Earth Charter the main focus within Ecological Integrity is SUSTAINABILITY. It talks about implementing plans and regulations in order to make sustainability easier. It then begins talking about taking advantage of renewable resources and using them effectively. One thing that it went into that hasn't been brought up in any of the readings is the danger that non native species bring into the environment. We touched on it in class and came to the conclusion that non native species are very dangerous to native species and should be eradicated. We witnessed one in the Cuban Tree frog on our Estero Island field trip.
(https://www.google.com/search?q=earth+deteriorating&espv=2&biw=1920&bih=979&source)
Ecological Integrity is the abundance and diversity of organisms at all levels, and the ecological patterns, processes, and structural attributes responsible for that biological diversity and for ecosystem resilience. In The Earth Charter the main focus within Ecological Integrity is SUSTAINABILITY. It talks about implementing plans and regulations in order to make sustainability easier. It then begins talking about taking advantage of renewable resources and using them effectively. One thing that it went into that hasn't been brought up in any of the readings is the danger that non native species bring into the environment. We touched on it in class and came to the conclusion that non native species are very dangerous to native species and should be eradicated. We witnessed one in the Cuban Tree frog on our Estero Island field trip.
3) Social and Economic Justice
(https://www.google.com/search?q=economy+and+nature&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=589&source)
Social and Economic Justice was a great section of this reading because it is something we have not gone into in class. It brings up that the environment and economy are interrelated and directly effect each other. This may seem strange at first because they are both so different but they are certainly connected. Vandana Shiva wrote about this in Tomorrow’s Biodiversity “What is Biodiversity and Why is it so Important? Shiva says specifically "Biodiversity is not just a conservation issue, it is an issue affecting economic survival." Everything item that is made comes from the environment somehow so it is important to protect the environment in order to protect the economy. This helps involve people who would not normally be interested in saving the environment learn be help because they see that the economy depends on the environment.
4) Democracy, Non-Violence, and Peace
(https://www.google.com/search?q=government+saving+environment&espv)
The Earth Charter wraps up by talking about the government. Stating that the government should get more involved in sustainability and help pass laws and lower corruption in order to help save the environment. It also discusses environmental education which we have talked about in class since day one. Not only have we learned the importance of environmental education but also how much it helps. After all this class is a form of environmental education.
(https://www.google.com/search?q=government+saving+environment&espv)
The Earth Charter wraps up by talking about the government. Stating that the government should get more involved in sustainability and help pass laws and lower corruption in order to help save the environment. It also discusses environmental education which we have talked about in class since day one. Not only have we learned the importance of environmental education but also how much it helps. After all this class is a form of environmental education.
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