'Environmental movement' presentation slideshows

The Globalization of Environmentalism

The Globalization of Environmentalism. AP World History Chapter 24 “Accelerating Global Interaction” (Since 1945). Environmental Changes. 3 major factors accelerated the impact of humans on the environment in the 20 th century: Population explosion

Sustainability

Class 5: Personal to Global Maymester 2011 P. Brian Fisher. Sustainability. Review of Ecol Analysis Experiences Wrap Up Discussion on Part I of the course Videos. Agenda. Part I: History and Context Wrap up. Findings on personal footprint? Any interesting stories?

Energy and the Environment

Chapter 14. Energy and the Environment. Peter Schwarz Professor of Economics, Belk College of Business and Associate, Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) UNC Charlotte. Finding a Happy Medium: Part A. Outline. Introduction Growth of the Environmental Movement

The 1960’s

The 1960’s. Counter Culture and Reform. Counter Culture. Grew out of 1950’s movements, civil rights activism and paralleled the anti-war movement Increasing distrust of authority Rejection of conformity and obedience of the “greatest generation” Baby boom generation. Cultural Changes.

DDT

Borneo is the third largest island in the world. It includes three countries: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei. Borneo is primarily mountainous, with dense areas of rain forest. The equator runs down the middle of Borneo. It is hot and humid. DDT. d ichloro d iphenyl t richloroethane

Social Change

Social Change. How our culture has changed over time. Social Change - Jeannette. In what ways has the society/culture at Jeannette High School changed over the past ten years? How has it remained the same?. Sources of Social Change. What causes social change? 1. Values and beliefs

April 22 is Earth Day

April 22 is Earth Day. Each year, Earth Day -- April 22 -- marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement. 1970. The height of hippie and flower-child culture in the United States, 1970.

Merrimack River Restoration and the Clean River Project

In 1951, National Geographic termed the Merrimack River “a veritable slave in service of industry”. Has a terrible reputation due to toxic dumping and the “sludge” that formed due to industrial dumping Today it serves as a model for river restoration in America

Environment

Environment. Human ecology studies relationship between people and their environment. Interplay of social and environmental determines what happens to society and environment. Groups compete for environmental resources—POET model. POET model.

Non-formal ESD in Denmark and South Korea Educational Desires and the importance of Bad practice

Jonas Greve Lysgaard Danish School of Education Joly@dpu.dk. Non-formal ESD in Denmark and South Korea Educational Desires and the importance of Bad practice. Non-formal Education for sustainable development  Environmental NGOs Denmark and South Korea

A Species Out of Control?

A Species Out of Control?. Population Trends and the Malthus’ Theory of Population. World Population. Malthus’ Law of Population. Historical Backdrop. French enlightenment Marquis Condorcet: had an unbounded faith in the progress of science believed in a natural order of human progress

Women, Marriage, Motherhood

Women, Marriage, Motherhood. Women and Motherhood. Post WWII Women married younger than previous years. Domestic role for women emphasized. Average of 2 children in Europe Motherhood occupied less time Birth control usage increased. Women’s Rights. Women at Work

AP Environmental Science Mr. Grant Lesson 104

AP Environmental Science Mr. Grant Lesson 104. Seeking Solutions. Objectives:.

Land Resources

Land Resources. Chapter 18. Land Use. World Land Use. Land Use. Land Use in the US: ownership. Land Use. Federally managed land. Land Use. National: Parks & Preserves – natural regulation Wildlife Refuges – limited hunting (established by Teddy Roosevelt, 1903)

Transcendentalism: The view that the basic truths of the universe lie beyond the knowledge we obtain from our senses.

Wind Industry Market Scan

Wind Industry Market Scan. November 6, 2008 Mike Alpert Scott Caldwell Andrew Carlstrom Chris Wade. Agenda. Introduction Large-Scale Wind Industry Overview Global and US Stats Strengths & Weaknesses Players Small-Scale Wind Industry Overview Industry Stats Investments Incentives

“ Train Wreck ” Energy Prices and Infrastructure, the U.S. Economy and the American Consumer CIPA

“ Train Wreck ” Energy Prices and Infrastructure, the U.S. Economy and the American Consumer CIPA June 1, 2002. Energy in the United States. Where we are today. How we got there. Where we are heading. 1. Where we are today. Where We Are Today – OPEC.

The Journey to Restore The Everglades: Reinventing CERP

The Journey to Restore The Everglades: Reinventing CERP Environmental Politics and Policy Bob Turner April 22, 2007. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeFZx3nD8GY. Administrative Details. May 6 Paper #3 Policy Reform Proposal May 11, Final Exam 1:30-4:30

Peter Evans, Ch. 54, pp. 444-450

Counterhegemonic Globalization: Transnational Social Movements in the Contemporary Political Economy. Peter Evans, Ch. 54, pp. 444-450. Defining terms.

“LOCAL AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT FACED TO CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGES POST-KYOTO ERA.

“LOCAL AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT FACED TO CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGES POST-KYOTO ERA. Links between Buen Ayre Forum and Argentine Republic Government”. Author: Lic. ELDA VIVIANA TANCREDI Social Sciences Department, Lujan National University, ARGENTINA