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Dialectics of Nature: Problems and Solutions
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OutlineI. ProblemsII. Solutions
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Humans are part
of nature.
Given:
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Problems
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Problem:Exploitation of the
natural world: taking land, natural materials,
& energy sources, without paying the cost
of producing waste & absorbing the waste.
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There are limits to non-renewable fossil fuel.
Problem:
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Problem:
Nuclear accident comes from nuclear plants for both peaceful & non-peaceful uses.
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One nuclear accident will
destroy nature
forever.
Problem:
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Problem:
Profit at the expense of nature.
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Problem:
Profit at the expense
of animals.© 2013 Rey Ty
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Problem:
Profit at the expense of people.© 2013 Rey Ty
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Problem:Destruction of nature affects indigenous &
minority communities.
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Greed
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Greed
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Problem:Corporate greed
& profit vs. people &
nature.
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Problem:
Economic model is
fundamentally flawed.
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Problem: For the economy to work, we need
to constantly produce, sell &
buy things.
Nature & the economy are directly
related.
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GreedProblem Stock market is
not productive but speculative
gambling.
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Solutions
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SolutionsTalk is not enough.
We have to act.
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SolutionFirst choice: Biocentric Deep Ecology: preserve & restore forests & wildlife.
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SolutionSecond choice: Anthropocentric Shallow Ecology: take care of environment to serve human needs.
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SolutionIn poor countries, working to protect nature & working for economic justice go together.
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SolutionEco-Femism
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SolutionUnite with women to reject exploitative patriarchy &
economic system which abuse nature & women.
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“Political struggles of women, peasants & tribals based on ecology in countries like India are far more acute & urgent since they are rooted in immediate threat to the options for survival for the vast majority of the people, posed by resource intensive & resource wasteful economic growth for the benefit of a minority.” Vandana Shiva. “Development, Ecology & Women.” In Judith Plant, Ed., Healing the Wounds: The Promise of Ecofeminism. Philadelphia & Sta. Cruz: New Society Publishers, p. 87. © 2013 Rey Ty
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Solu
tion
Geothermal, solar & wind
Convert to alternative sustainable energy.
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Solution
Work with nature lovers & small peasants to preserve forest & farm lands.
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From nuclear
to solar &
wind.
Solution
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Solution
Unite with alternative energy, anti-nuclear, anti-war & peace
movements. © 2013 Rey Ty
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SolutionNo to biological, chemical & nuclear weapons.
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SolutionCreate jobs that use sustainable energy.
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Solution
Create & provide jobs that respect nature: clean air, clean water, small shops, recycle, mass transit, reclaim old industrial sites, integrated small communities © 2013 Rey Ty
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SolutionUnite with workers & labor unions for
clean air & no pollution.
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SolutionUnite with peasants against toxic pesticides, herbicides
& GMOs.
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SolutionUnite with the poor to fight against toxic
waste dump.
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Solution
Unite with indigenous peoples against encroachments on ancestral lands.
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Promote organic, anti-monoculture agriculture
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SolutionUnite with health care
professionals to oppose harmful
effects of pollutants & hazardous
chemicals in our air, food & drinks
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Solution
Nature & people first before profit.© 2013 Rey Ty
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SolutionThe current economic model does not work.
Rethink & create a society that promotes ecological & economic sustainability.
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Solution
Work for both ecological & economic justice.© 2013 Rey Ty
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Dialectics of Nature: Problems and Solutions
© 2013 Dr. Rey TyNorthern Illinois University