Environmental value systems (EVS)

Which of the following describes an EVS?

• An EVS is set of paradigms that shapes the perception of environmental threats.

• An EVS is a set of paradigms that shapes the perception of environmental threats, how they may impact the environment and whether or not that matters. It places a value on the environment.

• An EVS is a set of paradigms that shapes our ideas of environmental threats and how they impact the environment.

• An EVS places a value on the environment.

What are the inputs of an EVS? Write the first one you think of.

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Cornucopians believe humans can carry on with development because we have the ability to solve any problems that arise. Which type of EVS does this reflect?

• Ecocentrism

• Anthropocentrism

• Technocentrism

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Which of the following best describes an ecocentric approach?

• ​People-centred approach. We are environmental managers. Natural processes should not be disturbed. Sustainability for the whole earth is desirable.

• Nature-centred holistic view. We are environmental managers. Natural processes should not be disturbed. Sustainability for the whole earth is desirable.

• Nature-centred holistic view. The environmental, social and spiritual aspects are integrated. Self-reliance and self-restraint is necessary. Natural processes should not be disturbed. Sustainability for the whole earth is desirable

• People-centred approach. The environmental, social and spiritual aspects are integrated. Self-reliance and self-restraint is necessary. Natural processes should not be disturbed.

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Fossil fuel extraction is not acceptable to the ecocentric EVS because ​investment and reliance on fossil fuels allows for investment in alternative sources of energy. Answer true or false.

• True

• False

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Which of the following statements is not in the anthropocentric EVS?

• It is a human-centred worldview.

• Humans are environmental managers.

• Legal agreements are needed to maintain environmental quality.

• Nature has intrinsic value.

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Which of the following statements describes what governments are trying to do to improve sustainability?

• Reduce deforestation and increase afforestation.

• Stop using technology.

• Use national parks for urban development.

• Stop recycling.

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Which of the following is not a statement about technocentrism?

• Technocentric value systems have absolute faith in technology and industry.

• Their view is that technology will keep pace with the environmental problems and provide solutions but we must not push natural systems beyond their normal boundaries.

• For technocentrics natural resources have no intrinsic value but are there for human benefit.

• Natural processes need to be understood so that they can be controlled and replaced by technology if necessary.

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