(par 8.4 ) Why is Biodiversity Important? Who Cares?
Why Is Biodiversity Important? Who Cares? https://www.globalissues.org/article/170/why-is-biodiversity-important-who-cares Author by Anup Shah At least 40 per cent of the world’s economy and 80 per cent of the needs of the poor are derived from biological resources. In addition, the richer the diversity of life, the greater the opportunity for medical discoveries, economic development, and adaptive responses […]
(par 8.3) Intrinsic Value, Ecology, and Conservation
Intrinsic Value, Ecology, and Conservation https://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/intrinsic-value-ecology-and-conservation-25815400/ By: Ronald Sandler (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Northeastern University) © 2012 Nature Education In “What is Conservation Biology?” Michael Soulé discusses several “normative postulates” of conservation biology, including that “biotic diversity has intrinsic value” (Soulé 1985). The idea that nature and biotic diversity have intrinsic value has been defended by several influential environmental ethicists […]
(par 8.2) Conservation Movement (taken from Wikipedia)
Conservation movement http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_movement From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Much attention has been given to preserving the natural characteristics of Hopetoun Falls, Australia, while allowing ample access for visitors. The conservation movement, also known as nature conservation, is a political, environmental and a social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including animal, fungus, and plant species as well as their habitat […]