ENSP 102 Lecture 2: Defining Environmental Policy

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Ex. species going extinct: reduce heating, breeding, habitat preservation. Government action in response to environmental problems. Use particular tools to achieve those goals. Not putting a limit on a contaminant is still policy. Frame, bring attention to issues, change opinions. Requires value judgements to be made when deciding. Learn from/try to avoid past mistakes/repeat successes. Early 1600s-wilderness to be conquered (no attempt) Mid 1800s- nature writing (destructive effects of man on nature) 1800-1900s- creation of national parks vs. resource exploitation. Teddy roosevelt and john muir (founded sierra club) Preservation: protection of wilderness areas for intrinsic value, education, and recreation. Conservation: efficient use and wise management of resources-crops-instrument value (utilitarianism) Teddy roosevelt largely adopted this approach to resources use. At local not state or national level. Economic development and environmental restoration coupled together. Green new deal (today) focused on climate change-creating 100% renewable jobs. Increased public interest in recreation, affluence, quality of life.

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