Biography of David Jenkins

Environmentalists worry so much about the well-being of the planet for merely the human species’ survival. Things such as natural disasters, which reasons.org say “Part of that response acknowledges that the forces behind these ‘natural disasters’ play a critical role in Earth’s capacity to support life.” If people are so concerned about the planet, then people should realize that these natural disasters actually help the Earth regenerate itself. Without these natural ‘disasters’, the planet would not be how it is today. As Nash continues to criticize humans, he states, “...capitalist-driven culture in its cancer-like tendency to self destruct.” Pollution and destruction of wildlife is a problem, but it is something that can be fixed, or having Earth fix itself. Nash is saying that humans are destroying the planet entirely, which is kind of ridiculous. If people were really destroying the Earth as much as Nash says, Earth itself would have already gotten rid of people through things like natural disasters, disease, or natural selection. The Earth will take care of itself and as Tom Haering says, “Nature plays no favorites: Survival of the fittest.”

In conclusion, man paid a major price for the production and developments made on god’s land, Many people lost water from it as well as many animals being impacted by the issue. The U.S government is doing everything in their power to reverse the disservice they did to the earth. Don’t mess with mother nature. She ALWAYS

Christian voice is correcting them or proclaiming the biblical model of man’s relationship to nature which: is unique and superior to the dominant free-market and environmentalist models. . According to Gardner and Stern (1996), in that place are exclusive approaches that have power to be implemented in companionships search to defend the environment. One like approach may take a closer look at holy and regarding duties beliefs and the effects of these beliefs on the environment. The idea to create values and beliefs in environmental issues are important components of having a safer and enjoyable world for its people and the world they live in. Christian and non-Christian, at hand, must see the environment and the shortcoming of business by reason of a proper conversion to an act or purpose of and preservation of the wealth the planet has to support life. Christians as the Bible originate directing the eye to what has to be published by word force in reference to human natures dependence and bounden duty to the nature and its resources. As Christians we should do what ever it takes to make sure this earth glorify God. If we are careless about science and economics — not caring about how they work and what they describe, creation’s economy will suffer (Christians Research Institute).

Mr. White believed religion, specifically Christianity, was the root to the entire ecological crisis today. He states that “…ecology is deeply conditioned by beliefs about our nature and destiny- that is, by religion.” He then continues and states, “Christianity inherited…not only a concept of time…but also a striking story of creation.” This story, and the beliefs of Christianity, “…not only established a dualism of man and nature but also insisted that it is God’s will that man exploit nature for his proper ends.” This belief does have some fact in it, and I do not believe it is the most misguided portion of this reading, however it is still incorrect. It is wrong in the fact that the entire picture isn’t painted and Lynn White is allowing a narrow focus of Christianity to cloud his judgment on the bigger picture.

White argues that the impact of science and technology dominated by western, Judeo-Christian thought, is what is responsible for the environmental crisis.13 The Abrahamic religions do not believe in spirits within natural objects, and see man as made in god’s image, not as part of the ecosystem. She interprets Genesis’s creation story as the cause of the man/nature dualism and the legitimizing source for man to exploit nature.. “Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” (Genesis 1:26)8 White’s recommendation that the “roots of religion must also be the remedy” supports a religion-conservation collaboration, but was religion really the cause in the first place? 13 Hillel’s critique of White argues for an alternative interpretation of the creation story, one based on the fundamental Christian beliefs of God’s unconditional love and human stewardship. Adam should not be seen as nature’s dominator, but as a caretaker with a responsibility towards protecting and conserving the resources within it. Greed in developed countries and lack of sustainable alternatives in developing ones should be blamed for environmental degradation, not this framework of human accountability on its impact in nature, which is precisely in line with the conservation

Substituting fossil fuels with renewable resources would help in preserving the environment. The Pope goes on to explain how our current model of consumption and production has led to a decline in the quality of human life, and water. Many people in power offer weak solutions to the problems at hand and do not do much to remedy them. Since economic interests often supersede the interests of the rest of the population, significant progress is not being made in many areas. The Pope talks about how inactivity toward the issue of climate change is the result of self-destructive habits that humans have. Sometimes humans believe that ignoring a problem will make it go away, but that is not the case.

My grandmother, the President of Bitterroot Valley Recycling, has been saying that the need for the advancement of humanity and climate change issues are one for years, maybe it’s because of people like my grandmother that I’ve become interested in the Vatican Summit titled “Modern Slavery and Climate Change” and in particular Pope Francis’s words on how “Ecology is Human” (Gallagher p.1). Yes, everyone who believes in climate change issues knows that we humans are part of the problem, but it wasn’t until the July 2015 Vatican sponsored Summit that a religious leader ever took a stand on the more complex side of climate change (Gallagher p.1). Pope Francis claims that “humans are ecology” and therefore the real issues of climate change are aspects closer to home such as our dependency on technology, and how urban areas have a growing population of homeless/jobless citizens (Gallagher p.1). Pope Francis says that all of these issues are a part of climate change happening in the world today and that hopefully by joining together to face climate change, the United Nations, as well as separate countries and communities, will be able to help solve pressing issues in our world today (Gallagher p.1). After the

Polar bears are seen starving to death as they tread on the foreign iceless land. The earth’s ice, most commonly seen in Antarctica, begins to melt due to the rise in temperatures, rising sea levels as well. High temperatures affect the dry lands of California as deadly wildfires are produced throughout the North and South and have also taken the lives of people. All of these dire issues and more have gone viral through news broadcasting and the culprit of these devestations leads back to climate change. However, the source of climate change is ultimately the human race. After humans have been taking advantage of the earth for so long, depriving it of its natural and bountiful beauty, the side effects have been arising globally. Pope Francis

We live in a time of great ecological and environmental crisis in which the local church must provide a theological and tangible response. Global warming is not only a threat to animals and land, but to humans as well (all creation). Additionally, this is not only an environmental issue, but also an issue of social justice (race, poverty, etc.).

Unfortunately, politicians who are supposed to speak out for the planet and its inhabitants are sometimes paid for by corporations, who in turn benefit from the former’s inaction and silence. This has created a system where the politicians and corporations are almost inseparable and work hand in hand at the expense of our planet. As he puts it, we need people who see the problem and go right at it without waiting for the government permission or any form of official advice. Otherwise, a big part of the planet is going to be uninhabitable in the coming years. For believers, especially, this is something that God asks us to do. It is emphasized a number of times in the Bible that we are required to work and keep this earth. Not doing so would mean disrespecting our

Climate change has been a huge debate since the turn of the century: it is been debated whether it actually is happening, it has been debated what people should do about it. it has been debated how it affects people. Many people have believed what they have been told without looking into it. Political leaders tell us that we need to change. A Christian should learn more about climate change, because of its worldwide societal impact, and because not everything said about it is fact.

The environmental science principle behind the article deals with climate change and how it works. Climate change described by our textbook states, “The greenhouse effect describes the heating of the earth’s atmosphere. The “greenhouse effect” keeps average temperatures above freezing and supports life, but too much heating can be harmful in greenhouse or in our atmosphere. Over the past 200 years, we have been emitting heat-absorbing gases (CO2, CH4, N2O, CFCs) at a dramatic increase. As a consequence, more heat is retained in the atmosphere (Textbook Citation). As these greenhouse emissions are being released into the atmosphere, it is causing the Earth’s average temperature to increase which if something is not done immediately, it will cause a domino effect of disastrous outcomes.

In recent years, the controversial subject of global warming has been more predominantly brought to our attention. Is the threat of global warming real? Is it man-made or is this just a natural cycle of earth? Does it really affect earth’s inhabitants? Should action be taken against it? If so, what kind and to what extent? It cannot be only a coincidence that the alarmingly rapid climate change coincides perfectly with the increased amount of pollutants that humans release into the environment. The once stable climate has in recent years begun to skyrocket, thus altering the delicate structure of earthly life. This proves to be hazardous to the future of the planet; some people worry that many of the resources the environment provides that

A meeting discussing global warming and the ongoing climate change (and the impact CO2 emissions have on the growing problem) has been in session in Peru for the past few days. Dozens of world leaders are gathering to discuss possible changes that can be implemented to halt the increase in temperature seen around the globe. However, many prominent scientists have stated that it may be too late for these world leaders to make any significant impacts (Associated). These scientists, and many other people around the world, believe that humans have contributed significantly to global warming, and as a result mankind needs to do whatever it can to combat this ongoing crisis. Nearly 3,500 miles away from Peru, United States Senator James Inhofe is in Washington D.C., representing Oklahoma in the United States Senate. Senator Inhofe is one of the loudest preachers of the belief that global warming is not the dire threat that so many scientists make it out to be. Inhofe has claimed that it is “arrogant for people to believe human beings are able to change what He (God) is doing in the climate” (Tashman). The Senator believes that only God controls the climate and the environment, and to even think that humans are impacting the earth’s climate is misguided (Tashman). These two opposing viewpoints bring with them questions of religion, politics, human responsibility, and ultimately the fate of the planet. On one side, there are those who say that the science is so concrete, and the

Accordingly, Christians should be encouraged to help in any way that they believe to be the most beneficial to them, and the environment. While the validity of humanity's impact on global warming is unclear, there are other visible ways that humans impact the environment. Examples of these include dumping toxic waste, land fill, littering, deforestation, and the pollution of populated areas. Christians should support the initiatives that they think are most important whether that be helping with cleanups, education, recycling, research, or other helpful endeavors. In doing so, the negative impact on the environment from our society and life