Media ecology

Ted Talk Paper The two Ted Talks I chose ended up being very intriguing due to the fact that one of them was given by a scientist and the other by an artist. The first Ted Talk I watched was called “How to Grow Fresh Air” by Kamal Meattle. Meattle explained the importance of fresh air in Delhi, a city plaqued by poor air quality, and provided a solution utilizing three types of green plants. The second Ted Talk I watched was called “Street art with a message of hope and peace” by eL Seed. eL…

Aldo Leopold’s ‘The Land Ethic,” makes an attempt to appeal to the pathos of the audience. He urges man to use ethic not only for their satisfaction and needs, but to also apply ethics to the land where he says, “The land ethic simply enlarges the boundaries of the community to include soils, waters, plants, and animals, or collectively: the land.” (204) Leopold is urging man to take care of our resources because we have a moral obligation to do so. Leopold continues to say that man has claimed…

mperialism, Nationalism, and Industrialization all threaten world peace. Imperialism is built around an authoritative system. Nationalism is about loyalty and devotion to a specific nation above other nations. Industrialization is the creation and maintenance of operating businesses. These systems were created to exercise control over civilizations. The ones in control want nothing but money and power. The system is set up to treat their people like cattle. Supply and demand instills the…

Splish, Splash! You hear the water splashing as you go by the Everglades. You see various animals crocs, snakes and all. Yes all this wild life is pretty fascinating isn't it, but has anyone payed any mind to the Drastically rising numbers of pythons that have been coming from other areas other than Florida. A lot of people aren't seeing them as a threat because it doesn't concern them to know about it. There are many ways some people are trying to deal with this problem but will it be…

The Rubus ellipticus Sm., commonly known as the Yellow Himalayan Raspberry, have become a nuisance to wetlands in Hawai‘i. Just a small population can rapidly grow, damaging or eliminating all other plants in its path; most which is native plants (tree, shrub, fern, and herbs). Studies have shown that within a long period of time, four herbicides can greatly influence the decrease of the raspberry. The Yellow Himalayan Raspberry originated in Southern Asia. This plant is a shrub with edible…

Environmentalist ideas have been present in literature and art for centuries, with landscapes scenes and the appreciation of nature depicted in the brushstrokes of Patenir or the poems of Whitman. It was not until the late 1940s, however, that the modern environmental movement began to take shape with the passing of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the first federal regulation legislation passed to monitor water quality. Since then, environmentalism has blossomed from that single piece…

I was conceived at the bottom of Grand Canyon. At four months old I was on my first river trip. The Colorado River banks were my first playground, and as someone who wants to preserve the wild landscape that I call home, I am looking to the future to figure out what I can do to ensure its protection as environmental changes continue to occur. The rivers of the west are my sanctuary, whether it be the Green, the San Juan, or the mighty Colorado, every river trip I have ever been on has been one…

Ecological feminism analyzes the relationship between women and the environment and “uses the basic feminist tenets of equality between genders, a revaluing of non-patriarchal or nonlinear structures, and a view of the world that respects organic processes, holistic connections, and the merits of intuition and collaboration”. The French feminist Francoise d 'Eaubonne first introduced the term "ecological feminism" in 1974 in her publication "La Féminisme Ou La Mort.". Le Féminisme Ou La Mort…

Unsustainability is a problem humans have caused through certain practices and beliefs. Over the course of history, humans have believed myths about how to interact with their environment that led to selfish actions. There are a few different roots that cause unsustainability. The first deals with religion. Religion is a root cause because of its importance and impact on human values and behavior. It influences people to take part in actions without thinking about the consequences. The…

Q4.1: (a) Does Boyd consider Canada to be a leader in environmental protection, or a laggard? (b) Why does he suggest that this should be surprising? (c) State briefly in your own words two weaknesses of environmental law in Canada. (d) What might an ultimate cause of these weaknesses? Answer: (a) Boyd does consider Canada to be a laggard in environmental protection with all the potential to be a leader. Canada’s environmental record is compared to 28 other industrialized nations, with…