Ethical evaluation does not occur Flashcards
1
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Uncertainty and separated causes and effects (very difficult to match benefits and harms)
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o Spatially o Emission accumulation over time o Impact over time o Considerable uncertainty as to Main effects How serious they will be When?
2
Q
Integral causes. To almost every part of life.
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Especially to energy intensive,
fossil fuel dependent
advanced developed country lifestyles
3
Q
Dispersed and invisible and uncertain causes
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o GHG emissions are part of everyday life
o We may not know our GHG emissions and footprint
o Cause of the flood or storm cannot be pinpointed
4
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Multiple actors and sets of actors, all different
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o People o Professionals o Businesses o Governments o Diversity of ethical values and frameworks o Intra-and inter-generational aspects (future generations are not represented) o Power and self interest issues o Conflicts o Governance issues