Environmentalism & Resource use

Coal mountaintop removal

A method of coal mining that involves the removal of mountain peaks to expose coal seams.

Regulation

Rules or directives made and maintained by authorities to regulate conduct.

Paris Climate Accord

An international treaty aimed at limiting global temperature rise to under 2 degrees Celsius, with a goal of 1.5 degrees.

Mitigating emissions

Efforts to reduce the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Collective rights at risk

The potential threats to the rights of communities and groups in the context of environmental regulations.

Echo chamber

A situation in which beliefs are amplified or reinforced by communication and repetition inside a closed system.

DDT and the Silent Spring

A pivotal work by Rachel Carson that revealed the dangers of the pesticide DDT.

Tobacco manipulation

Efforts by the tobacco industry to create doubt about the link between tobacco use and health risks such as cancer and disease.

Adaptation to climate change

Adjusting practices, processes, or structures to minimize damage from climate effects.

Modern viability of liberalism

The contemporary relevance and challenges faced by liberal frameworks, including environmental and social issues.