Key Concepts in Environmentalism

The video by Dan Zimmerman on Illustrate to Educate explains environmentalism, a movement aimed at protecting the natural environment. It covers the philosophical and ethical foundations, awareness and education, policy advocacy, conservation, sustainable development, climate change mitigation, consumer choices, and international cooperation. The video encourages viewers to engage with environmentalism and highlights the importance of global collaboration.

What is the primary goal of environmentalism?

• To promote industrial growth

• To reduce human population

• To protect and improve the natural environment

• To increase urban development

Which ethical framework values all living things?

• Anthropocentrism

• Geocentrism

• Biocentrism

• Technocentrism

What is a key component of environmental education?

• Promoting fossil fuel use

• Supporting industrial pollution

• Raising awareness about environmental issues

• Encouraging deforestation

What is a key focus of policy advocacy in environmentalism?

• Encouraging resource depletion

• Increasing urban development

• Promoting industrial pollution

• Supporting environmentally friendly legislation

What is the focus of conservation efforts?

• Encouraging waste production

• Promoting urban sprawl

• Managing natural resources sustainably

• Increasing resource extraction

What does sustainable development aim to balance?

• Technological advancement, fossil fuel use, and waste

• Population growth, urbanization, and deforestation

• Industrial expansion, resource depletion, and pollution

• Economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection

What is the aim of preservation in environmentalism?

• To increase resource extraction

• To promote industrial growth

• To safeguard ecologically significant areas

• To develop pristine areas

What is a strategy for mitigating climate change?

• Encouraging fossil fuel consumption

• Increasing greenhouse gas emissions

• Promoting deforestation

• Transitioning to clean energy

How can individuals reduce their environmental footprint?

• By increasing waste production

• By adopting plant-based diets

• By using non-recyclable products

• By supporting unethical businesses

Why is international cooperation important in environmentalism?

• To promote national interests

• To address global environmental challenges

• To support industrial pollution

• To increase competition among countries