Ethics, Policies, and Economics

Environmental ethics

The study of the moral relationship between humans and the environment.

Conservationist

A person who advocates for the protection and sustainable management of natural resources.

Personvationist

A person who believes in leaving nature untouched.

Aldo Leopold

Considered the father of environmental ethics; advocated for the preservation of nature.

Rachel Carson

Author of 'Silent Spring,' which highlighted the dangers of pesticide use and influenced environmental policies.

Edward Abbey

An environmentalist known for advocating direct action and often controversial tactics for environmental protection.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas

A journalist and environmentalist who played a significant role in the conservation of the Everglades.

E.O. Wilson

A biologist and naturalist known for his work on biodiversity and addressing animal extinction.

David Attenborough

A broadcaster and natural historian best known for his nature documentaries.

Robert Bullard

Known as the father of environmental justice; focused on equality in environmental policy.

Chico Mendes

An environmentalist who brought attention to the plight of the Amazon rainforest.

Wangari Maathai

Environmental activist who initiated a movement to promote reforestation in Africa.

Economics

The study of how goods and services are produced, distributed, and consumed.

High Demand = Higher Price

Economic principle stating that as demand increases, prices rise.

Externalities

Costs or benefits that are not reflected in the retail price.

Environmental costs

Negative impacts on the environment such as air pollution and climate change.

Social costs

Costs incurred that affect society, like healthcare provided through taxes.

Superbug

Bacteria that have become immune to antibiotics, partly due to overuse in animals.

Lacy Act of 1900

Legislation that prohibits illegal trade in wildlife and plants.

Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918

Law that protects migratory birds by making it illegal to take or transport them without a license.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

U.S. agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment.

Clean Air Act

Federal law aimed at controlling air pollution on a national level.

California Endangered Species Act 1970

State legislation aimed at protecting endangered and threatened species in California.