ES101 Lecture 1: Introduction to Environmental Studies
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Important environmental terms - use textbook glossary and their environmental. Environment - aspects of the natural world, everything that affects a living organism. Ecology - is a biological science that studies the relationship between living organisms. Environmental studies - study of the environment, ecosystems, (art majors) - Environmentalism - a movement, a belief in trying to save the environment. A social movement dedicated to protecting the earth"s life support systems for us and other species. Natural capital - consists of resources and ecological services that support and sustain the earth"s life and economies. Protect your capital & live off the income it provides. Enough resources to keep yourself afloat, use more than you have & you could make an unbalanced lifestyle. We"ve identified the goods as natural capital. Some examples include; sun, air, water, living organisms. They are considered to be supporting, praising, regulating & cultural.
