GGRC44H3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Cud, Conservation International, Anthropocentrism
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Three main themes of course: environmental problems: what physical environment is perceived to be under threat and by whom, divergent philosophical ideas about nature, environmental conservation and sustainable development, strategies and outcomes of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Human domination and the earth"s transformation: 50% of fresh water for humans. The new species might be preying on existing species in the environment. The new species can make competition for resources greater. Can introduce new pests and diseases to the new environment. Can cause massive economic costs but they are at times uncontrollable: biological consequences of global warming (article): *changes in plant physiology, productivity, and growth (photosynthesis- growth) Transforming earth: cropping and livestock farming (clearing of vegetation; technology to improve productivity; genetic modification, industrial waste (need we say more?, over-use of natural resources (renewable and non-renewable, alternation of natural phenomena/processes (changing the course of rivers. Bottom line about human impact: humans are drawing down the account, loss of biodiversity.
