environmental history: learning from the past chapter 2 apes ms. miller chapter 2 apes ms. miller
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Environmental History: Learning from the Past
Environmental History: Learning from the Past
CHAPTER 2APES
Ms. Miller
CHAPTER 2APES
Ms. Miller
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Key ConceptsKey Concepts
Three Major “Revolutions”in Human Culture
Three Major “Revolutions”in Human Culture
U.S. Environmental HistoryU.S. Environmental History
Tribal and Frontier EraTribal and Frontier Era
Early Conservation EraEarly Conservation Era
The Environmental EraThe Environmental Era
Aldo Leopold’s Land EthicAldo Leopold’s Land Ethic
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Cultural Changes and the Environment: Hunter-Gatherer Culture
Cultural Changes and the Environment: Hunter-Gatherer Culture
Hunter-gatherers—earliest humans until about 12,000 years ago
Hunter-gatherers—earliest humans until about 12,000 years ago
Usually limited environmental impact Usually limited environmental impact
Nomadic: seasonal movement Nomadic: seasonal movement
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Cultural Changes and the Environment: The Agricultural Revolution
Cultural Changes and the Environment: The Agricultural Revolution
AgricultureAgriculture
Slash and burn/shifting cultivation (See Fig. 2-2 p. 22)
Slash and burn/shifting cultivation (See Fig. 2-2 p. 22)
Essentially sustainable resource useEssentially sustainable resource use
Believed to have developed in Southeast Asia, northeast Africa and Mexico
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Refer to Trade-Offs in Fig. 2-3 on p. 23
Increased environmental impact as agriculture grew and spread
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Cultural Changes and the Environment: The Industrial-Medical Revolution
Cultural Changes and the Environment: The Industrial-Medical Revolution
Industrial Revolution (mid-1700’s)Industrial Revolution (mid-1700’s)Shift to dependence on non-renewable
resources
Shift to dependence on non-renewable resources
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Refer to Trade-offs in Fig. 2-4 on p. 23
Dramatic increase in environmental impact
Salmon used to travel up the river Thames, through London, to their breeding grounds in Berkshire. However, the industrial revolution and the pollution that
accompanied it killed them all off by 1833.
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Cultural Changes and the Environment: The Information/Globalization RevolutionCultural Changes and the Environment: The Information/Globalization Revolution
Information RevolutionInformation RevolutionRate of information increase and
speed of communication
Rate of information increase and speed of communication
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Refer to Trade-offs in Fig. 2-5 on p. 24
Decrease in cultural diversity
Globalization
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Environmental History of the United States: The Tribal and Frontier ErasEnvironmental History of the United States: The Tribal and Frontier Eras
Tribal Era: Native Americans Tribal Era: Native Americans
Native Americans caused some extinctions, but generally were low-impact hunter-gather
or agricultural societies
Native Americans caused some extinctions, but generally were low-impact hunter-gather
or agricultural societies
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Significant impact as wilderness frontier was “tamed”
Significant impact as wilderness frontier was “tamed”
Frontier Environmental Worldview: European Settlement (1607-1890)
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Environmental History of the United States: The Early Conservation EraEnvironmental History of the United States: The Early Conservation Era
Period: 1832-1960Period: 1832-1960
Concern over resource useConcern over resource use
Preservation of public landsPreservation of public lands
Public health initiativesPublic health initiatives
Environmental restoration projectsEnvironmental restoration projects
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Important Figures During The Early Conservation Era
Henry David Thoreau—wrote “Life in the Woods” while living on Walden Pond, was a naturalist who tried to live life simply
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George Perkins Marsh— scientist and member of Congress, wrote “Man and Nature” to show need for conservation
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John Muir— explorer, geologist and naturalist who founded the Sierra Club and established Yosemite National Park. Spent 22 years as lobbyist for conservation.
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Theodore Roosevelt—US president that gave land for refuges/reserves, “Golden Age of Conservation.” He was also an explorer, writer, naturalist, and birdwatcher
Theodore Roosevelt—US president that gave land for refuges/reserves, “Golden Age of Conservation.” He was also an explorer, writer, naturalist, and birdwatcher
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Gifford Pinchot—first chief of the U.S. Forest Service; pioneered scientific management of forests
Gifford Pinchot State Park; Pennsylvania
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Franklin Roosevelt-established Civilian Conservation Corps
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Environmental History of the United States: The Environmental EraEnvironmental History of the United States: The Environmental Era
Period: 1960-TodayPeriod: 1960-Today
The environmental movementThe environmental movement
The science of ecologyThe science of ecology
Spaceship Earth worldviewSpaceship Earth worldview
1980’s: backlash against environmentalism1980’s: backlash against environmentalism
1990’s: environmental awareness1990’s: environmental awareness
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Important Figures During The Environmental Era – Part 1
Important Figures During The Environmental Era – Part 1
Rachel Carson: biologist, marine biologist, environmentalist: The Sea Around Us (1951) Silent Spring (1962)(See Individuals Matter on p. 27)
Rachel Carson: biologist, marine biologist, environmentalist: The Sea Around Us (1951) Silent Spring (1962)(See Individuals Matter on p. 27)
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Richard Nixon: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Endangered Species Act (ESA); and the Clean Air Act
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Jimmy Carter: Department of Energy Superfund (for hazardous waste cleanup)
Brownfields are industrial or commercial sites that are idle, closed, or underused because of real or perceived environmental pollution. All Superfund sites are Brownfields.
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Important Figures During The Environmental Era – Part 1
Important Figures During The Environmental Era – Part 1
Ronald Reagan—angered environmentalists by appointing those opposed to environmental laws; led to increased membership into conservation groups because of angered citizens
Ronald Reagan—angered environmentalists by appointing those opposed to environmental laws; led to increased membership into conservation groups because of angered citizens
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Bill Clinton—appointed respected environmentalist to key positions; vetoed most of the anti-environmental bills
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George W. Bush—appointed those opposed to environmental laws and wanted to weaken existing laws; did not consult with environmental groups; withdrew US from Kyoto Treaty (global warming)
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Case Study: Aldo Leopold and His Land Ethic
Case Study: Aldo Leopold and His Land Ethic
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Leopold’s Land Ethic Leopold’s Land Ethic
Individuals are interdependentIndividuals are interdependentEthics: respect for landEthics: respect for landShift from conqueror to memberShift from conqueror to memberProblems arise when land viewed as a
commodity
Problems arise when land viewed as a commodity
Preservation of the integrity, stability, and beauty of land is right
Preservation of the integrity, stability, and beauty of land is right
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Anything is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.