Environmental social science

Impact and Accomplishments of Environmental Sustainability Movement Environmental sustainability as a social movement has grown and evolved to be a societal phenomenon, gathering massive supporters, advocates, global recognition and political interest. The movement since its inception, has recorded a great deal of accomplishments worthy of note. Perhaps the most renowned and early accomplishments dates back to 1916, when the National Park Service was established. Gottlieb (2005) notes how…

working towards sustaining initiatives to promote social, financial, economical and environmental sustainability. In respect to its suppliers; i. All suppliers of company must adhere to environmental regulations and rules as they conduct operations and business. ii. The company expects the suppliers to comprehend the Cummins Green Supply Chain principles and to work towards meeting these rules. Principles of Cummins Green Supply Chain i. Reduce environmental impaction that may cause…

used by the companies. Rachel’s book, Silent Spring, lead to many environmental changes that took place in the chemical industry. Today, the teachings of Rachel Carson have influenced many environmentalists, and they have raised environmental consciousness throughout the country. Rachel Carson’s goal in writing Silent Spring was to raise awareness of the use of the…

on patient centered care. For example, depending on the patient’s choice, they offer therapies such as acupuncture, Tai Chi, yoga, art and pet therapy just to name a few. As for the interpersonal element, this hospital offers family, friends, and social support for optimal health and healing. They encourage families to participate with the patient’s plan of care, offer unrestricted visiting hours, and let families stay overnight, which help provide an optimal healing environment for all…

Linnea Saukko, author of “How to Poison the Earth,” made a big impact on the way people thought of the environment with her essay. Saukko got a degree in geology and worked for the Environmental Protection Agency to try to help the present issues. Her goal is to inform people about the harmful things happening to the earth. However, she takes a different approach than most would. She exaggerates her point with the use of satire and irony. By looking at this essay through the different methods…

One thing that the City of Longview Washington has going good are the natural parks. In Eduardo Paes TED Talk "The 4 Commandments of Cities" he discussed what the city of the future needs to include. The first commandment that was mentioned was "The City of the future has to be environmentally friendly; and think green" (Paes). One of Longview's biggest attribute would be Lake Sacagawea. The area is full of green plants everywhere, from the trees, grass, and bushes. In the center of the park is…

disease-free neutral point, wellness dedicates its efforts to our total well-being - in body, mind, and spirit.” To get to a point of complete wellness, therefore, one must achieve a state of optimum physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, and environmental health, which I intend to do by making small changes to each dimension of my health.…

“Of Man in the Stream of Time” is written by Rachel Carson. In this essay, Carson discusses the importance for man to take responsibility over nature. Also, Carson focuses on “man’s attitude toward nature” (Carson 311). Scripture and worldly evidence provide proof that nature can survive on its own without the help of mankind. Genesis 1:27 says, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over…

about five environmental aspects, which are effected by tourism. These are: Impacts of Tourism on Environment: Positive Negative Provides a reason for the protection and conservation of natural habitats and wildlife because of its value as a tourism resource Tourists make use of a range of NATURAL RESOURCES for example of water resources for their baths and swimming pools using large amounts of water often in places where water is scarce. Increases tourist awareness of environmental issues,…

Sustainability Leaders A sustainability leader is a person who works towards making the world a better place to live in through adoption of new ways of thinking, seeing and doing things. Through sustainability leadership, leaders are able to make a difference in the environment that surrounds them (Sustainability Leadership Institute, 2011). One of the people who can be regarded as a sustainability leader is Dame Polly Courtice. Her actions in leadership have led to her being adjudged as an…