1.1 EVS Flashcards

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EVS

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a worldview that shapes the way people see and evaluate environmental issues

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Ecocentric

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People who believe that nature is the center of life and that people should become less materialistic, and they also have strong opinions on biorights and education

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Anthropocentric

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They believe that humans are the most important species and it’s their job to sustainably manage the earth, rely on taxing and regulations

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Technocentric

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They believe that technological advancements will be the solution to global issues.

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Biocentric

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those who consider all life to have important value in the world

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Deep Ecologist

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Extreme ecologists, values humans less than nature, believe that humans much radically change their behaviour in relation to the environment

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Soft Ecologists

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Usually environmental managers, they share similar ideas with anthropocentrics

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Environmental Managers

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Believes that economic growth and resource exploitation can continue if adjustments are made to policies

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Cornucopian

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The belief that the world’s resources are unlimited and are all available for humans to take

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