POLA01H3 Chapter Notes -Environmentalism
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The irony of environmentalism: the ecological futility but political necessity of lifestyle. Argument 1 made in support of thesis (1-2 sentences) Many environmentalists believe that if they spend less and have a smaller family, there will be a reduction, but the spending would simply go elsewhere. Argument 2 made in support of thesis (1-2 sentences not necessary for all readings) The worldwide overuse of resources and the production of excessive anthropogenic waste are key determinants of environmental well-being . Summary of evidence supporting argument 1 (1-2 sentences) With more money on hand with fewer children, it would become disposable income for the family and the spending would be shifted rather than fully removing that as a factor. Summary of evidence supporting argument 2 (1-2 sentences) With any use of resources, there would be outputs of waste that is put into the environment. Resources that are used are also not replacing themselves as quickly as they are being extracted.
