| Guiding Thought Question: To what point should the environment stand in the way of progress? What types of environmental considerations should be examined when deciding whether or not to complete a project? Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the principles of governmental review and oversight in the planning phases of governmental activity. Students will examine NEPA, and apply it to a contemporary issue. |  |
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30 Comments
Sad Nyx
10/4/2018 09:10:00 am
About 80%, without the world there is nothing for animals to live on, then the humans won't have any food. Things to be considered: What is affected? What level of damage to affects organisms does it produce? Where could be a better place for surrounding environment?
Caitlin
10/15/2018 07:35:15 am
You have to always consider the environment when going through with something. Both progress and the environment are very important for different reasons. You should probably look for a different way to do something if it is going to negatively affect the environment. You should consider how it will impact pollution, endangered species, and other issues.
Anderson
10/15/2018 07:37:58 am
Progress should be encouraged as long as it does not provided permanent, overarching ecological damage. When taking in environmental considerations we need to decide if it has a holistic negative effect, especially to nutrient and other fundamental biogeochemical systems. Progress should be encouraged with environmental sustainability.
Ethan
10/15/2018 07:40:01 am
The environment should have a decent impact on different project because we depend on the environment because it gives us air and food and water and these are all of the things that should be taken into account.
Figs Ju
10/15/2018 07:41:27 am
The environment should always be a consideration and stand in the way of progress. Our environment is very important not just for us but for all life, and we can't be destroying our environment. When doing projects, make sure you consider direct effects, but also indirect affects that you may not know is happening but is.
Gabby push
10/15/2018 07:42:46 am
The environment needs to be considered because otherwise it could have detrimental effects to the environment.
Grace
10/15/2018 12:22:32 pm
Projects should be stopped when they are in danger of destroying an animals natural habitat or the animal itself. Before starting a project, the environmental factors that should be considered is the damages that will be done to the surrounding habitats and animals in them.
blake
10/15/2018 12:23:15 pm
the environmental affect should be considered first before continuing a project. but their should be some projects that should be passed not looking at the environmental impact due to their importance and need
Stock
10/15/2018 12:25:13 pm
The environment should always be a consideration. The things you have to consider is the affects otherwise they can be detrimental to the environment.
Abby Siebe-Walles
10/15/2018 12:26:34 pm
It is my personal opinion that protecting the environment is progress in itself. I understand that sometimes areas need to be industrialized and buildings need to be built, but I think that the government should put more consideration on environmental protection.
Max Lambert
10/15/2018 12:27:14 pm
The Government should encourage progress to keep everything moving forward but it is important to think of all the pros and cons of what is being done. If the progress is setting back other areas then it can't really be called progress and must be stalled.
olivia baker
10/15/2018 12:28:09 pm
the environment should have an impact on projects because when it comes down to it we need the environment to survive because it gives us basic needs
Crying Blue
10/15/2018 12:28:40 pm
The environment should always be a priority and strong consideration because we need to take care of the world that we have.
Parks
10/15/2018 12:30:34 pm
The environment should stand in the way of progress, but it should not completely restrict it. Environment should be an important factor in terms progress of the country. If the environment is horribly affected, then that path of progress should be reconsidered. (pollution, species endangerment, resource damage, etc.)
nelson
10/15/2018 12:31:06 pm
I think that the environment should be a top priority unless it entirely stands in the way of development. Like building some basic roads is ok, but uselessly building roads that are not necessary is not the smartest idea
Sydney
10/15/2018 12:31:12 pm
The environment should considered when planning a project so that it is insured that the environment is not being harmed in a way that is irreversible. These considerations should be routine in every project. Progress should be stopped if the project will harm a part of the environment that is already in danger.
Deja
10/15/2018 12:32:46 pm
The environment should always be considered. Pollution, animals, crops, and etc. should be thought about before any project is started.
jamie stephens
10/15/2018 12:36:13 pm
i think the environment should be in consideration because the animals that are in the wildlife around the project site and also the plants because if the plants that the animals eat and use for how they stay alive are destroyed that can harm them i think that the government should stay out of progress of project
Kinlee
10/15/2018 12:43:07 pm
The environment should be considered when destroying forests for buildings because its not just the plants they are destroying its the animals homes and many animals are endangered or threatened because of decrease in habitat
erin
10/15/2018 12:59:03 pm
The environment should always be a big idea in the middle of progress due to going without it would result in dramatic effects on the environment.
Cole Hays
10/18/2018 09:02:50 am
when the environment should stop progress is when there are endangered species involved and burial grounds and already like for example if an eagle builds a nest you can't build there for i think 2 years so that can stop progress so why wouldn't endangered species or burial grounds stop them
Daniel Opperman
10/18/2018 09:07:08 am
I think we should have a happy balance between progress and letting environment get in the way. I think like on topics like mining we should be allowed to mine in certain places as long as we don’t completely demolish the land to the point that it can’t be reused.
Eleanor Dunning
10/18/2018 09:07:14 am
This is a tough question because the environment is what will supply our future. But making our cities grow is just as healthy. We need the infrastructure, but without nature we would be lost. We need to protect our endangered species and their homes. We need to make sure that we don't mess with the ecosystems and their natural orders.
Erica Griffith
10/18/2018 09:08:39 am
The environment should be a the main priority of the government, but progess does need to still be made. Therefore, I would stay that the environment should stay a priority about 90% of the time. Nature is a important part of our lives, keeping us alive and keeping our Earth healthy. Still, some progress is still necessary, but not as important as the environment.
delaney
10/18/2018 09:10:06 am
I believe that before a project is started they should consider environmental issues that might cause problems for them. Any national park, monument, forest, or land should never even be considered to be removed or destroyed for any project.
Talia butler
10/18/2018 09:10:13 am
The environment shouldn’t be destroyed to build more buildings if it doesn’t envolve helping the community later on
tyrece griggs
10/18/2018 09:10:14 am
They should go all out to try and stop progress because if progess happens then the area in which plants and animals strive will be limited and will be continued to be limited because once one thing happens, more things will come and soon that area is heavily populated with humans.
Julie
10/18/2018 09:11:44 am
You should always have the environment in mind when making a decision. When deciding to complete a project or not people should look at how much damage the project is causing to the environment, such as with the Bears Ears National Monument project.
Myo Ka Zin Soe
10/18/2018 09:14:39 am
If the construction of something could harm the environment and the animals living in it then it should be stopped. If its not stopped then the environment will be ruined and the animals living in it might become endangered.
Lyndon
10/18/2018 09:18:04 am
I I feel as if we don’t keep building building and cities well soon become over populated and squished but on the other hand we need to be careful of what we do because the environment is a big part on our buildings and things we do, so if we do it in a good safe way and think about we should be good. Leave a Reply. |
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