05 - Anthropogenic Influence Flashcards

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proposed geologic epoch, recent human evidence from Industrial Revolution meromictic lake – permanently stratified water body (lake bottom materials do not mix) chemocline – chemical composition change varved – alternating layers of sediment, reads deposition/time like the pages of a book spheroidal carbon particle (SCP) – formed by high temperature, oil and coal combustion

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Anthropocene

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Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA)

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UN program that assesses and chooses science-based action. The concern for the deterioration of the ecosystem led to this.

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manufacturer/importer responsible end of product lifespan

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extended producer responsibility

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identify product as ecologically friendly within specified standards and practices

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Eco-labeling

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social, ethical, and nature concerns in business practices

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Corporate Social Responsiblity

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Deceptive/manipulative claim of benefit, appearing environmentally friendly

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Greenwashing

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meet current needs without compromising the future

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sustainable development

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ability of an ecosystem to return to normal after disturbance

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resilience

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Biocentric VS Anthropocentric

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perspective that values the environment simply because it exists and has the right to exist versus perspective values humans simply because they exist and have the right to exist

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propensity of organization to focus on their own needs to the expense of others

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Silo Effect

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person/group with the legal responsibility to a problem or issue likely affected to engagement – includes interest in the issue/resolution

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Stakeholder

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Environment, health, social, economic impact/benefit of proposed project

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Impact Assessment

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identify and evaluate potential hazards/harm factors of proposed project

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Risk Assessment

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