Protecting The Envoirment And Acomplish Good Things

Question 1

8 ways action (or inaction) makes a difference in the world:

Answer 1

Activism (awareness - action)
Ballot (voting - results in action)
Career (you effect environment) 
Dollars (consumer choice) 
Education (formal/Informal education)
Family (number of children to have)
General character (interactions in life)
Heath (mental, physical, diet)

All of these actions can have good/bad effects regardless of intention.

Question 2

List the 5 premises to appeal for change:

Answer 2

Ethical - ethical right to…
Ecosystem - ecosystem benefits…
Economic - economic benefits…
Heath - better health because…
Aesthetic - benefit from aesthetic beauty bc…
Affective - we will feel better knowing we did this because…

Question 3

Answer 6 excuses people use to avoid taking action:

Answer 3

“I don’t want to spend my time or energy or money…”
Without carrying, what is your life?

“I’m just one person”
Who isn’t? Anyway you’re not alone in your efforts.

“Others - individuals, corporations, governments - don’t care”
They probably care more than you realize, and your action will help them care more.

“I don’t know everything”
Nobody does. Everyone combined knows a lot.

“But what if I fail?”
Feel good to simply try your best. And your efforts will make a difference.