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Today: • Turn in Paper• Environmental Problems• Solutions
“History calls those men the greatest who have ennobled themselves by working for the common good.” Karl Marx
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Types of pollution
• Air Pollution
• Water Pollution
• Land Pollution
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Impacts of pollution
• Biodiversity loss (extinction of plant and animal species)
• Global Warming/Climate change
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Structural Functionalist PerspectiveInterdependence between humans and earth•Functional for society to take care of earth•Going green saves $
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Structural Functionalist Perspective• Latent dysfunctions: unintended consequences of human
activities
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Symbolic Interactionist PerspectiveMedia can impact environmental problems
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Symbolic Interactionist Perspective
Greenwashing: deceptive way companies portray themselves as “eco-friendly” even if they are not
(5% of good but 95% bad)
Disposable diapers are the third largest single consumer item in landfills.
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Symbolic Interactionist Perspective
Greenwashing: deceptive way companies portray themselves as “eco-friendly” even if they are not
According to Women’s Voices for the Earth, The Dirt On Cleaning ProductsSimple Green contains the chemical ethylene glycol butyl ether or EGBE, which is on California’s list of toxic ingredients.
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Symbolic Interactionist PerspectiveGreenwashing in politics: attempt to make a policy seem earth-friendly when it is not (Clear Skies Initiative)
Opposed by groups such as the Sierra Club because it:-Allowed 42 million more tons of pollution emitted -Allowed 68 % more Nitrogen Oxide pollution.
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Conflict PerspectiveWealthy nations have higher rates of consumption that •deplete natural resources•emit pollutants•generate waste
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Conflict PerspectivePlanned obsolescence: manufacturing of products that are intended to become outdated in a short period of time
New “eyePhone” Futurama
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5.6 billion pounds of electronics-- TVs, stereos, cell phones, and computers were trashed in 2010 (Environmental Protection Agency)
Millions of pounds of chemicals and heavy metals in landfills
SOLUTIONS:MyGreenElectronics.orgHope LineGreenPhone.comNational Coalition Against Domestic violencewww.ncadv.orgwww.cellphonesforlife.org
Planned Obsolescence
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Conflict Perspective• Profit more important than environmental damage
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Conflict Perspective• Industries use their power to influence politicians
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Environmental Racism and Classism
• Dumping of toxic wastes more frequently in areas with high concentrations of minorities or those of low-income
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Environmental Racism and ClassismThe green dots represent toxic release facilities. The orange areas of LA County are where people of color make up 80% or more of the population. The yellow areas represent places where people of color only make up 0%-40% of the population.
Source:Thesocietypages.org
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Conflict Perspective• Social implications: some groups suffer while others profit• Example: Conflict minerals: Sexual violence in Congo fueled by
militias warring over minerals
Understanding Conflict Minerals
Find out how to help: www.enoughproject.org
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Think about it and prepare to shareHow do people help and hurt the earth?
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Team 1•Morales Brian•Cohen Michael•Park Sylvia•Imamura Michelle•Renteria Alex
Team 2•Jung Julia•Tayama Shun•Phelps Virginia•Ang Marielle•McGill Caitlin
Team 3•Bedikian Chantal•Lao Jona•Godoy Daniel•Hsieh JerrySaleh Mai
Team 4•Nunez Liza•Iki Eron•Netro Fernando•Smith Savannah•Martinez Daisy
Team 5•Ortiz Beatriz•Zarate Kimberly•Hermosillo Dinnett•Lozano Stephanie•Leilua Wynonna
Team 6•Rodriguez Andrea•Mercado Brenda•Fujisawa Kazuho•Vasquez Mayra•Morrow Steve
Team 7•Pakzad James•Portillo Natalie•Islam Tasmi•Domingo Brittany•Soto Jesse
Team 8•Shin Valerie•Sakayeda Mitzy•Napoleon Karlee•Arana Angela Mae
Team 9•Kim Timothy•Yong Camille•Guizzetti Shoko•Carrillo Ashley
Team 10•Ward K. Michael•Becerra Cynthia•Loa Karla•Mata Joanna
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Ways I personally help the
environment…
Ways my school or job helps the
environment…
Ways I personally hurt the
environment…
Ways my school hurts the
environment…
Ways my job hurts the environment…
1 and 9
2 and 10
3 and 8
5 and 7
4 and 6
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Consumer/corporate behavior1. Fuel efficient transportation
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Consumer/corporate behavior2. Energy efficient home appliances
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Consumer/corporate behavior3. Natural, organic, and home-made cleaning products
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Consumer/corporate behavior4. Reusable products
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Consumer/corporate behavior5. Going paperless- online banking, mail preference lists
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Consumer/corporate behavior6. Farmer’s Markets, shop local
Typical grocery store produce travels nearly 1,500 miles
Traveling results in pollution
LocalHarvest.org
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Consumer/corporate behavior7. Native and drought tolerant landscaping
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Consumer/corporate behavior 8. Purchasing products with less packaging
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9. Green Energy
• Renewable and non-polluting• Solar Energy
• Wind Power• Hydrogen Power
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10. Environmental Education
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What is sustainability?Animated
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Next Class: Test #3 Tues April 15th Study guide on website
“I Am” video question green sheet due next class
Extra Credit for “I Am” movie typed reflection also due Tuesday April 15th (expand on ideas
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10. Environmental Education
Educate elementary school kids about protecting the environment
•Free materials for teachers•Free assembly for school•Songs, videos, activities•Website of resources(http://ladpw.org/epd/)
Environmental Defenders