Different types of ecologism
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- ECOLOGISM
- Deep green ecologism
- Represents a much more radical approach to the environment.
- Draws no distinctions between various types of life on Earth.
- We should protect the planet out of love and reverence for all the life it provides for.
- Provides an idealistic justification for environmentalism, rather than much more pragmatic attitude of shallow ecology motivated by fear.
- Arne Naess coined the term d eep ecology to contrast it with shallow ecology, which is utilitarian and anthropocentric
- Rachel Carson developed the principle we must limit our global human footprint.
- EF Schumacher questioned to what extent materialism + economic growth were inevitable and desirable.
- James Lovelock popularised deep ecology in his gaia thesis.
- He argued that Earth is a living being (Gaia) and therefore human beings have a duty to protect what sustains them.
- They believe a total rethink of our relationship with each other and with the planet is needed.
- Humans should consume only that which they need to satisfy their essential needs.
- We must accept limitations on and restrictions of our lifestyles to rebalance the biosphere in favour of diversity.
- Governments shouldn't prioritise economic growth.
- UK Green Party is committed to allowing 'zero or negative goowth'.
- Capitalism is based on greed and exploitation, so can't provide a way forward.
- Shallow green ecologism
- Represents the reformist/mainstream approach to climate change.
- Its philosophical basis is in the work of Aldo Leopold
- Its contemporary exponents include Anthony Weston
- They recognise that the actions of humans are influencing climate change.
- It's important that the global community acts to reduce emissions before it's too late.
- They seek to do this within existing free market economic structures.
- Governments can provide incentives to make green choices.
- Since 2010 public hire bikes have been introduced to cut down on car use.
- A number of cities have introduced congestion charges to discourage traffic in city centres.
- There's a number of government incentives to install solar panels.
- In the UK electric cars under value of £40k are exempt from road tax.
- Since 2015 all UK supermarkets have charged at least 5p for plastic bags.
- EU requires all members to adopt energy consumption labelling for most domestic appliances.
- Green capitalism provides consumer incentives to make environmentally friendly consumer decisions.
- As a result of high performance and cheapness to run, electric cars are increasingly fashionable.
- As domestic consumers and businesses seek to heat and light their homes more cost-effectively, this creates the incentive for architects to design buildings that are attractive and low cost to run.
- Deep green ecologism
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