Human Action In Kendra Washington's The Last Wilderness

In “The Changing Nature of Nature: Environmental Politics in the Anthropocene” environmental politician Paul Wapner depicts the human impacts on nature, and their significant intervention in ecosystem dynamics. His research outlines the “end of nature” (Wapner, 37) and aims to put emphasis on the beginning of the Anthropocene, suggesting that we are finally realizing that nature is not merely a material object. With this in mind, Wapner argues that the ways in which we protect nature should be significantly different, this, justifying his study. In order to form an argument, Wapner begins by summarizing a general piece of academic research, and through this is then able to provide an organized overview of the logic of his argument. The alternation

Transcendent means beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience. I think people would go to the Alaskan wilderness to find a deeper meaning in their life because they want to transcend into another stage in their life. The wilderness can be a great place to do that because it is isolated from society. Also you are one on one with nature and the wild is your playground. Noone is there to stop you or hold you back. All your thoughts are able to manifest freely. To reach that transcendent state requires sacrifices. Such as moving from society or your family. These things are needed because you are trying to dig deep inside yourself and while you do that you can’t be worried about the things around you. All distractions

By using Pathos, Carter makes a strong emotional argument for the preservation of the wildlife refuge. Carter first uses fear of loss to motivate his audience. Carter even says, “I was saddened to think of the tragedy that might occur if this great wilderness was consumed by a web of roads and pipelines… ” (Carter 4). Carter uses imagery and speaks of the tragedy of a world where the wildlife refuge was lost. However, Carter also makes an emotional argument for the promise of gain. Throughout the article Carter refers to the refuge in many ways such as a “special birthplace” (Carter 3), “America’s Serengeti” (Carter 3), and “America’s last truly great wilderness” (Carter 1). Jimmy Carter explains, “It would be a grand triumph for America if we can preserve the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge… To leave this extraordinary land alone would be the greatest gift we can pass on to future generations.” Carter clearly aims to instill a sense that much will be gained emotionally by keeping the refuge

In the passages, “The Last Wilderness Preserve” and “A New Land of Opportunity”, the authors make arguments about how human behavior and actions impact antarctica.

The relationship between people and their environment in A Land Remembered is one where the profit from land exploitation is naturally corrupting and exponentially increases the exploiters lust for larger profit, leading to the exploiter planning larger scale endeavors in the future. The author, Patrick D. Smith (1984), suggests the idea that communities naturally grow in a hedonic cycle to crave more resources to fuel loftier endeavors that require even more resources from the environment, an idea that is also discussed by Aldo Leopold in the Land Ethic as wholly negative, and that is also part of my world view that is rather more optimistic.

Wilderness in its true state is lush, sleek, and channels water. It is because of its true natural state that is has the ability to generate billions of dollars into America’s recreational economy. One provident example, is the San Gabriel Wilderness in California. Now of course protecting this land has natural benefits,

The world is in a constant state of change, today’s decisions will affect the future of all species large and small, defining the ways in which society will continue to live. The essay “No New Worlds” written by Dr. Adrian Forsyth explores ideas associated with ever changing populations and states of the world. The essay describes the existence of humankind by their impacts on the surrounding environments. The reader is then introduced to the implications our world faces if these problems are not solved and additionally steps to solving these issues. Thus, both men and women need to take action to help or pay the consequences and protect the only world we have, planet Earth.

Roderick Frazier Nash’s book, Wilderness and the American Mind, compiled contemporary debates about wilderness by outlining the changing positions concerning wilderness throughout history. In chapter 11, “Aldo Leopold: Prophet,” Nash discuses Aldo Leopold’s house metaphor. Here, Leopold refers to six vacant lots and what it would mean to build houses on all six lots. He describes how the first few houses might make sense; however once you build upon all six lots you no longer remember the meaning of the homes. He argues that they somehow the sixth house would become “stupidity.” Conversely, I disagree with this theory. I feel each house, so to speak, is built differently and suits different needs and wants. Just as in the wilderness,

Another reason this land should be protected is because it is one of the last natural living ecosystems. Alaska’s diverse ecosystem is one of the last places on the planet that has not effected by man. The Alaskan citizens follow a special way of life that has been going on for thousands of years. This way of life is used so that the people can coexist with nature. By mining this lad, that way of life would be completely

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is not only America’s last “truly great wilderness”, but it is home to a multitude of species that would be affected if it were transformed into a place for an oil industry. It is also a symbol of our national heritage where settlers once called it the wilderness. Throughout the essay, Jimmy Carter gives thorough evidence on why we should not destroy this beautiful environment. His evidence includes descriptive language, the use of pathos, and logical reasoning.

Aldo Leopold is on the forefather of modern environmentalism. His book, A Sand County Almanac, is based on the notion of viewing land as a community and as a commodity. In the chapter “The Land Ethic”, Leopold invokes a rethinking of our relationships to our world and is based on the principle that ethics are “a process in ecological evolution” (238). Leopold describes the stages of ethic evolving and explains that the rules for socializing were originally defined for human beings. These rules are expanded upon in the next stage of “Ethical Sequence” (237-238), describing how humans interact toward their community. The third stage is the ethics between humans and the land. Upon analyzing “The Land Ethic” I have come to the conclusion that in order to have respect and ethic for land, or anything, one must make a personal connection.

• In the article “How Climate Change Could Wipe Out the Western Forest”, author Sarah Garland’s thesis is "If current trends continue, the landscapes of states like New Mexico and Arizona may soon be unrecognizable". Garland uses plenty of evidence to support this thesis such as imagery, facts and persuasion techniques (pathos and ethos). Garland placed her thesis at the top of the article, and then throughout the piece she goes into more depth on her thesis. • Garland uses lots of evidence to support her claim such as facts from accredited scientist (ethos) for example “Jason Sibold, a geographer who studies forest fires at Colorado State University” and “Craig Allen, a New Mexico-based ecologist who studies landscape change”.

Suckling argues mostly in support of the idea of a “Pleistocene wilderness,” yet indirectly, that nature is and was threatened by people, and had we not damaged the planet as we did, the environment would likely be in better shape. However, he looks at from a surveying perspective in that he recognizes that our actions lead to real consequences for nature, and these consequences cannot be taken for granted, taking account of the current state of the planet. Because of his very realistic ideas, I think Suckling would be in support of creating areas of “Pleistocene wilderness.” On the other side of the argument Karieva promotes the idea that traditional conservation is outdated and no longer the way to go with the current state of the environment. When it comes down to it, Peter Karieva argues for sustainable development to combat the issues of global environmental degradation, we must meet the development needs of the present without surpassing the needs of the future. Lastly, the authors of ‘New conservation’ or surrender to development?, make an argument that lines up directly with the idea of “Pleistocene wilderness.” Their argument is saturated with the idea of biodiversity and it’s importance to our environment and wilderness, a key point in the creation of places like Oostvaardersplassen. Ultimately, I think these authors are the most supportive of the

Melanie has had special relationship with nature all of her life. Throughout her childhood Melanie learned much from her Grandfather and her Mother about tending to the earth and nurturing animals. She grew up spending most of her time at her Grandfather’s pioneer-era farm in the Ottawa Valley in Eastern Ontario, Canada. As such, Melanie has a special burden in her heart to protect the earth and her creatures. While her first career was in yoga and alternative medicine, in recent years Melanie’s work has shifted focus. In addition to her role with For The Wild, she is now a law and environmental science student, as well as the Director of a Canadian non-profit focused on Restorative Justice. Melanie also has experience working as a legislative

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