| 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. Central Question: How can influential pieces of Legislation from the past determine actions by the Federal Government in the present and Future? (1.1.c, 1.2.d) |  |
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26 Comments
Axel
10/21/2020 07:33:59 am
The environment should almost always be put before progress, unless it's for something incredibly important like the cure for cancer or a way to end aging. Aside from those very unlikely scenarios, humans should always be second to nature.
donovan smith
10/21/2020 07:34:25 am
one very important thing to consider is the integrity of the ground below. maybe find out if there are pockets of water or toxic gas.
donovan smith
10/21/2020 07:38:24 am
we should avoid disrupting the environment at all costs.
Slacker
10/21/2020 07:35:12 am
Whether or not the environment is more important than the progress is situational. People should consider the area's dependants so as to not destroy the biotic balance.
Virginia
10/21/2020 07:36:25 am
The environment should stand in the way of progress as much as possible. All environmental considerations should be made when completing a project. It’s better to protect the environment.
Mia lang
10/21/2020 07:36:40 am
I think they should change it when it has a drastic effect on the environment as a whole. Migration patters, oilspills, climate change, physical harm on animals or plants, destruction of homes
Milner
10/21/2020 07:36:49 am
I think that the environment Should be one of the mane concerns. That finding more renewable energy is very important. I think that we should work to relay less on oil.
Snarky
10/21/2020 07:37:03 am
The thing is the environment doesn’t need to stand in the way of progress, we can learn to safely work and evolve with it! As a matter of fact, if we learned to progress with the environment , instead of trying to force it to work for us, I think we would progress even more. I think we should examine whether a plan will severely harm a species or community of people,or if the land is protected or sacred in any way
Sienna
10/21/2020 07:37:13 am
I think that right now the environment should stand in the way of progress. With how the environment is declining we should be putting it higher on our list.
Emma Broshar
10/21/2020 07:37:52 am
I think the environment should be considered very much when a project is being decided on. Unless for some reason the human race was in jeopardy, the environment should always be considered first.
Amelia Collins
10/21/2020 07:38:40 am
I would say to a pretty big extent because we only get one environment. You should think about any possible negative consequences before starting or completing a project.
Emma Brown
10/21/2020 07:39:54 am
I think that the environment should always be a concern when making decisions. If it would be bad for the environment, we should try to look for every other option before we start the process.
Julia Garcia-Deabreu
10/21/2020 07:41:17 am
I think that it kind of depends on the situation but in most cases the environment is more important than progress because we can't really go back and fix the environment if we destroy it. If we mess up the earth too much than it doesn't matter how much progress we made because it'll all be lost.
Wattles
10/21/2020 07:42:12 am
The environment is far more important than us and needs to be protected. Every consideration should be looked at no matter what
liv
10/21/2020 07:42:27 am
The environment should almost always be out before progress. They should look at how the project will effect the species that are in the area.
Mcquillen
10/21/2020 07:42:37 am
The environment should be put in front of human needs in regards to progress because we survive through the health of the environment. If certain animals go extinct then the natural food chain will be messed up.
Colby Hehnke
10/21/2020 07:43:45 am
The environment should stand in the way of progress if it is going to effect the ecosystem in devastational way. They need to take in consideration how its going to effect the ecosystem and the species around it.
Hannah Reynolds
10/21/2020 07:44:06 am
The environment should be heavily put before progress. We need the environment to survive and if we cover the land with buildings and "progress" then we ruin everything natural it the world, and we need whats natural to keep ourselves grounded as humans. We dont have the right to cover the environment because we are not the only species that need it to survive. We should also leave historical sites and anything that could ruin water sources or ruin an ecosystem alone.
Keyana Burries
10/21/2020 07:46:58 am
I think the environment should always be put first. While moving forward and making progress is important there is always a thousand ways to do one thing so there has to be an option to still make progress while minimize the hurt on the environment. If it is going to ruin an ecosystem and contaminate a water system.
Cariena Murray
10/21/2020 12:25:06 pm
I think that the environment should come first 99% of the time because there are always other ways to make progress but its really hard to undo harm that is done to the environment. We only have one environment but we can have many paths to progress.
Alex Foltz
10/21/2020 12:27:51 pm
If the progress is going to harm the environment is any way, then the way that the progress is happening should be entirely reconsidered. Native and local species, along with endangered species, should be considered, and the climate, and if the progress is going to negatively impact them at all, do not do them.
Haley Bates
10/21/2020 12:28:59 pm
I feel like the environment should be a major obstacle to development as the impacts can be major and affect entire ecosystems.
Alexa Oswald
10/21/2020 12:31:11 pm
If the environment is being harmed such as animals or damaging different parts of the environment then they should I guess stop the progress
Riley Martin
10/21/2020 12:32:22 pm
The Environment should always come first, try to find an alternative. There are workarounds that are more environmentally friendly.
Raven Winter-Barden
10/21/2020 12:38:39 pm
if it harms anything in any way it should be reconsidered and redone a different way. progress for the sake of progress shouldn't be a thing.
Alyssa Williams
10/27/2020 01:48:21 pm
If it disturbs any form of life that is endangered or threatened it shouldn't been done. Leave a Reply. |
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