Natural Resource Policy and Environmental Movements (ppt 6 policy)

Environmentalism

A manifestation of various ideologies regarding nature.

Environmental Kuznets Curve

Relationship between economic growth and environmental quality.

Environmental Movement 1960-70

Shift towards activism questioning political authority.

Silent Spring

Book highlighting environmental health concerns.

Santa Barbara Oil Spill

1970 disaster raising environmental awareness in the U.S.

Earth Day 1970

Annual event promoting environmental protection awareness.

Environmental Laws of 1970s

Legislation like EPA and Clean Water Act established.

Wise Use Movement

Advocacy for resource use and property rights.

Backlash

Response against environmental policies affecting rural economies.

Citizen Interest Groups

Groups formed by individuals sharing common interests.

Trade Associations

Organizations representing business and corporate interests.

Advocacy Growth

Increase in lobbyists from 365 in 1961 to 11,143 in 2016.

Advocacy Methods

Strategies like lobbying, education, and civil disobedience.

Free-Rider Problem

Issue where individuals benefit without contributing.

Political Polarization

Division of Americans into communities with similar views.

Partisan Differences

Growing divides in political values from 1987 to 2012.

Media's Role

Influences public perception of natural resource issues.

Public Trust

Distrust arises when people feel excluded from politics.

Innovative Capacity

Ability to create solutions lost in obstructive politics.

Interest Groups

Organizations advocating for specific environmental policies.

Environmental NGOs

Non-governmental organizations focused on environmental issues.

Political Influencing

Efforts to sway policymakers towards specific agendas.

Community Development

Local initiatives aimed at improving environmental conditions.

Cultural Identity

Personal beliefs shaping views on environmental issues.