Ethical evaluation does not occur Flashcards

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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?
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Integral causes. To almost every part of life.

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Especially to energy intensive,
fossil fuel dependent
advanced developed country lifestyles

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3
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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

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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
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