Environmental Consciousness in the USA

Structure:

  1. Introduction
  2. Environmental Problems
  3. Earth-Protection-Policy
  4. Consciousness-Movement
  5. Conclusion



Introduction

"Daily we are confronted in our neighbourhoods and in the media by signs of environmental degradation. And there is evidence from many sources that Australians are concerned about it and expect to be increasingly so. However, there is also evidence that the concern is not always backed by much knowledge. Environmentally responsible behaviour is increasing, but the changes are modest. Generally, there has been a lack of political will to put the country on a sustainable footing. In such a circumstance, it is not surprising that many teachers have sought to ensure that the next generation will live with greater regard for the environment."

- © Youth Research Centre, 1996



US-American Carbon Footprint

huge amount of CO2 produced (∼ 20 metric tons/capita)

Biggest shares



Earth-Protection-Policy

America's Great Outdoors Initiative :

- conceived by Barack Obama

- preserves America's nature & natural resources



Consciousness-Movement

Conclusion

 "If we want to restrain environmental degradation we need to look - first of all - at the ways we feed, clothe, house educate, transport, and entertain ourselves: at our patterns of production and consumption. Second, and conversely, we need to see how those initial choices serve to liberate or constrain us."

- © Youth Research Centre, 1996
















Sources

http://web.education.unimelb.edu.au/yrc/linked ducuments/RR12.pdf

http://www.earthday.org/earth-day-history-movement

http://college.usatoday.com/2013/10/20/grouplove-headlines-environmental-awareness-themed-campus-consciousness-tour/

http://reverb.org/cct/

http://carbonfootprintofnations.com/content/carbon_footprint_worldwide_1990_2010_/

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