Environmentalism

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…

Describe the key characteristics of a stakeholder and determine all the stakeholders within the PharmaCARE scenario. According to businessdictionary.com stakeholders is defines as any “person, group, or organization that has interest or concern in an organization”. The stakeholders in the scenario would be PharmaCARE executives and the employees, both domestically and overseas. CompCARE and its executives and employees, the Pharma board of directors, the foundation, the country of Colberia, the…

The environment is ever changing, therefore has no absolute definition but at the same time has infinite definitions. How do you define something that is everything? It’s hard to put a definition on something that is so broad. Everywhere we look we see the environment, everything we do involves the environment. The environment is everywhere. From when you first wake up in the morning, you notice the sound of birds chirping and the sun shining. That is a simplest form of the environment. One of…

Environmental art is an avenue for artists to communicate beauty, illustrate natural processes or educate society on environmental issues through their artistic expression. Michele Brody’s environmental art, Arbor Lace (2002), is an outdoor vegetation installation which creates an inviting and ever-changing experience for the viewer yet also reveals the beauty of natures’ treasured resources. When viewing the installation for the first time, one may be curious of the purpose and function of the…

The Interconnectedness between Poverty, Inequity & Environmental Sustainability Income inequality and poverty has an adverse impact on environmental stability. This research paper will examine the relationship that exists between poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability. The effects on environmental sustainability will be measured using factors such as food and water consumption, waste generation, and loss of biodiversity. According to a study conducted by the United Nations in 2015…

In the article Environmental Justice in the 21st century: Race Still Matters, Robert Bullard explains the poor living conditions and the quality of the environment where minorities are located. Bullard touches on the main ideas of clean air, exploitation of land, environment, and people, and global dumping grounds. Minorities that live in urban areas are at higher risk of asthma because the air is not clean. Bullard states that the “poor people and people of color often work in the most…

Climate Change and Sustainable Development Weather and climate are two environmental factors that affect everyday lives. However, while weather is generally observed over a short period of time, climate is seen as being relatively constant, or is observed over a much longer period of time. As it is, the longevity of climate is decreasing – slowly but alarmingly – due to the actions of man. Climate is related to the existence of the Greenhouse Effect. The Greenhouse Effect is known as “a general…

This chapter analyzes the collected data on a different aspect related to the satisfaction level and the awareness about the green tea among the population (ref. Appendix). The result and analysis pertaining to various objectives of the study have been presented in this chapter. The above data in table 4.1.1 and fig. 4.1.1 shows that 54% of the respondents from the age group 20-30 years who mostly preferred Green tea while 24% is preferred by the age group 30-40 years and 13% by below 20 years…

Water Proof Backpacks Backpacks are used primarily to carry clothes instead of using a suitcase when a person needs to walk long distances, goes camping or cycling. In some countries, motor bikes are the main means of transport and backpacks are useful to keep one's belongings dry while riding the motorbike between destinations. Waterproof backpacks make sure that your belongings do not get wet while you are exposed to the elements such as rain. This is an essential attribute that backpack…

Porter’s Hypothesis The traditional view among economists and managers concerning environmental protection is that it comes at an additional cost imposed on firms, which may erode their global competitiveness. Environmental regulations (ER) such as technological standards, environmental taxes, or tradable emissions permits force firms to allocate some inputs (labor, capital) to pollution reduction, which is unproductive from a business perspective. Technological standards restrict the choice of…