Sac 4 Flashcards

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what is a discourse?

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Refers to written or spoken communication or debate or simply, the way in which we discuss something.

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what is biosecurity?

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Protection of the economy, environment, human health from negative impacts associated with the entry, establishment and spread of animal plant pests and disease or invasive plant and animal species.

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Different Discourses

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Cattle Grazing

Climate Change

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Climate Change is being caused by human activity, PII.

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Discourse

  • Co2 causes
  • Temperature increase

Perception-

  • Environment isn’t a limitless resource
  • Environment needs to be looked after

Interaction

  • Reduce fossil fuel use
  • Increase renewable energy use (e.g. solar energy, wind farms)

Impacts

  • Increased biodiversity and natural habitat through protection of forests
  • Less Co2 pollution due to alternative energy use
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Climate Change is natural

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Discourse

  • Human activities are not responsible for climate change
  • Co2 changes are natural

Perception
- Environment a resource to be used for production of energy for human activities

Interaction

  • Fossil fuels continued to be used for energy
  • No need to alter current human interactions

Impact

  • Biodiversity loss
  • Increased sea levels
  • Drought
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Cattle Grazing- Victorian National Park Association (VNPA)

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AGAINST

  • Cows are fundamentally bad for natural system
  • Cattle Grazing spreads weeds
  • Grazing doesn’t reduce blazing
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Cattle Grazing- Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria (MCAV)

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FOR

  • Cattle grazing is more reliable & some free alternative to fuel
  • Use of grazing by cattle will prolong periods between burns
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