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- 1Aestheticsis a sub-field of philosophical ethics, and refers to the study of natural objects from their aesthetical perspective.
- 2DeforestationIs the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use.
- 3Environmental Attitudesare conceptualized in terms of attitude theory as being
composed of beliefs and affect toward an object. - 4Ecocentrisma term used in ecological political philosophy to denote a nature-centered, as opposed to human-centered, system of values.
- 5Technocentrismis a value system that is centered on technology and its ability to control and protect the environment.
- 6Dominant Social ParadigmThe view that humans are superior to other all other species, the Earth provides unlimited resources for humans, and that progress is an inherent part of human history
- 7Henry David Thoreauwas an American author, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, and historian
- 8New Environmental ParadigmThe view that humans represent only one among many species on Earth, that human activities are determined by the environment as well as by social and cultural factors, and that humans are strongly dependent upon the environment and its resources. Contrast dominant social paradigm.
- 9Paradigm Shifta fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions
- 10Postmaterialismvalue orientation that emphasizes self-expression and quality of life over economic and physical security.
- 11Rachel Carsonwriter, scientist, and ecologist, grew up simply in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania.
- 12Risk Societyis the manner in which modern society organizes in response to risk
- 13Silent Springis an environmental science book written by Rachel Carson and published by Houghton Mifflin
- 14Transcendentalismis an economic theory by Garrett Hardin, which states that individuals acting independently and rationally according to each's self-interest behave contrary to the best interests of the whole group by depleting some common resource.
- 15Bioaccumulationrefers to the accumulation of substances, such as pesticides, or other chemicals in an organism.
- 16Grassroots Movementis s driven by a community's politics.
- 17Love Canalwas a neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, located in the LaSalle section of the city
- 18Malthusianisms a school of ideas derived from the political/economic thought of the Reverend Thomas Robert Malthus,
- 19Non Point Source PollutionNonpoint source pollution generally results from land runoff, precipitation, atmospheric deposition, drainage, seepage or hydrologic modification. The term "nonpoint source" is defined to mean any source of water pollution that does not meet the legal definition of "point source" in section 502(14) of the Clean Water Act.
- 20Point Source Pollutionis water pollution that comes from a single, discrete place, typically a pipe.
- 21Rational Risk Assessments the determination of quantitative or qualitative value of risk related to a concrete situation and a recognized threat (also called hazard). Q
- 22Risk Perceptionis the subjective judgment that people make about the characteristics and severity of a risk.
- 233. Carcinogenssubstances which cause concern for humans, owing to possible carcinogenic effects
- 24Escherichia Colimeans water is dirty
- 25Eutrophicationis the enrichment of an ecosystem with chemical nutrients, typically compounds containing nitrogen, phosphorus, or both.
- 26Xenoestrogenare a type of xenohormone that imitates estrogen.
- 27Persistent organic pollutants (compounds that are resistant to environmental degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes.
- 28Cradle to Cradle Designis a biomimetic approach to the design of products and systems.
- 29Cradle to Cradle Designis a biomimetic approach to the design of products and systems.
- 30Cradle to Grave ManagementFrom creation to disposal; throughout the life cycle
- 313. EPA four hazardous waste characteristicsignitability, toxicity, reactivity, corrosivity
- 32Green Chemistryconcept of the environmentally friendly design of chemical products and processes
- 33Precautionary Principleapproach to risk management states that if an action or policy has a suspected risk of causing harm to the public or to the environment
- 34Strict Liabilityis the imposition of liability on a party without a finding of fault (such as negligence or tortious intent).
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