Problems Affecting Nature & People

2013 Dr. Rey Ty Northern Illinois University

Outline
I. Problems II.What Can Be Done?

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What are some problems affecting both humans & nature?

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The poor & nature are under attack.

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Why the Poor?

The rich can pay for filtered water, air conditioner, clean surroundings...

Nature

Sentient Beings

Non-Sentient Beings

Human Animals

Non-Human Animals

Micro: Minerals

Macro: Mountains, Rivers, Stones

Economy

Health

Food

Nature
Politics Water

Energy

Non-renewable energy

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Nuclear Energy & Unsafe Disposal of Nuclear Waste

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Industrial Air Pollution

3,000-4,000 New Chemical Compounds Yearly

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Struggles on the shop floor & labor unions are linked to the natural world.

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Unsustainable Forest Practices

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Who are affected by destruction of nature?

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Destruction of nature affects plants, animal, people, women, men, indigenous peoples, peasants, laborers, youth, communities, health, education, well-being, etc. of everyone & everything.

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What Can Be Done?

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Nature & People First, Not Greed, Not Profit

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No to greed!
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Unity among peace, environment, indigenous peoples, peasant, labor, human rights, women, youth, anti-racism, immigration, anti-nuclear, anti-war, development, social justice, progressive religious movements

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Link environmentalism with family care, health care, education, housing, social security, culture, anti-poverty & other social movements

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Industrial Production Must Respect Nature

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Economic & Ecological Sustainability

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Stop Dumping Industrial Waste!

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Stop Pollution!

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Stop Deforestation!
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Green Jobs, Green Policies, Green Economic Development

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Problems Affecting Nature & People

Dr. Rey Ty Northern Illinois University