Problems Affecting Nature & People
© 2013 Dr. Rey TyNorthern Illinois University
OutlineI. ProblemsII.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
Human Animals
Non-Human Animals
Non-Sentient Beings
Micro: Minerals
Macro: Mountains,
Rivers, Stones
Nature
Economy
Food
Water
Energy
Politics
Health
Non-renewable energy© 2013 Rey Ty
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. © 2013 Rey Ty
What Can Be Done?
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Nature & People First, Not Greed, Not Profit © 2013 Rey Ty
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! © 2013 Rey Ty
Stop Pollution!
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Stop Deforestation!© 2013 Rey Ty
Green Jobs, Green Policies, Green Economic Development
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Problems Affecting Nature & People
Dr. Rey TyNorthern Illinois University