Your topic for this week will be to discuss whether or not your perspective on nature has changed during the course of this class. Explain why or why not. Do you think that this is the type of course that more people should take?
For the most part, my perspective hasn't changed too drastically, but I've gained a lot of insight regarding the many views of others (I've had great interest in my surrounding and the world in which we inhabit, for some time). That being said, taking this course has been greatly beneficial, and nature is always changing wither it be for the good or the bad, and I'm glad I've had the chance to associate on this journey. Not only that, but its exceedingly welcoming that I'm in such good company. I absolutely feel that others should take this course.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Reflection
For your blog topic this week I want you to dicuss where your own viewpoint of the environment comes from. We talked on Tuesday about how the past has shaped the way in which we percieve the "usefullness" of the environment but I want you to talk about how your own personal experiences has shaped your own view point. Did you camp when you were a kid? Were your parents very utilitarian about the environment? Did your teachers get you outside at all? Talk about your experiences. Are you ok with your own viewpoint today or do you think you would like to change it? For example, my mom always told me that I shouldn't ever go to the Bay Area because it was scary and for a long time I believed that until I decided to make the change and just move there to see for myself.
I believe that one should indulge in the beauty that this world has to offer, but in doing so also give a little bit back so that others can enjoy as well. When I was younger, I would always pick up trash that others left behind; in almost every location (be it park lake etc) and I would get peeved at those making the mess, and not giving a care. I always figured that if there weren't others around w/ similar ideals, there would be less likely of a chance that people would bother to visit those places in the first place. I mean common trash isn't very beautiful... :(. Although that being said, sadly, I too gave in over time. On the upside, this assignment provides a perfect time for reflection, perhaps I do need to change and quit being so lax about our environment.
Personally I've become quite the hermit although, I did quite a fair amount of camping when I was younger. My family and I used to set off on many back packing ventures around the Truckee area; the most often being the trail of Locke Levin Lakes, which was a 10 mi. round trip to a grand deep blue lake. Both of my parents have a very utilitarian view of nature and the environment, for it is their most natural escape from life including all the stress that comes with it.
Upon reflection encompassing this weeks blog, it has come to my attention a reminder that perhaps there is more to life than that which directly surrounds me. Thus, it has become a personal responsibility that I once again get out and give the environment another chance.
I believe that one should indulge in the beauty that this world has to offer, but in doing so also give a little bit back so that others can enjoy as well. When I was younger, I would always pick up trash that others left behind; in almost every location (be it park lake etc) and I would get peeved at those making the mess, and not giving a care. I always figured that if there weren't others around w/ similar ideals, there would be less likely of a chance that people would bother to visit those places in the first place. I mean common trash isn't very beautiful... :(. Although that being said, sadly, I too gave in over time. On the upside, this assignment provides a perfect time for reflection, perhaps I do need to change and quit being so lax about our environment.
Personally I've become quite the hermit although, I did quite a fair amount of camping when I was younger. My family and I used to set off on many back packing ventures around the Truckee area; the most often being the trail of Locke Levin Lakes, which was a 10 mi. round trip to a grand deep blue lake. Both of my parents have a very utilitarian view of nature and the environment, for it is their most natural escape from life including all the stress that comes with it.
Upon reflection encompassing this weeks blog, it has come to my attention a reminder that perhaps there is more to life than that which directly surrounds me. Thus, it has become a personal responsibility that I once again get out and give the environment another chance.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Toxins - Not so tasty :(
Hey, wait a minute there are toxins in your environment. Do you care? Do you think that something should be done about the mining waste in our community? How toxic does something have to be before we take notice of the issue or try to do something about it? If we do clean up those toxic mine wastes, what are we going to do with them? Where will we store them? How can we avoid adding more toxins to our environment?
In my opinion, anyone whom has either no opinion or just neglects (sadly, majority of the human species) that these problems are present and should be noted and attended are only doing the Earth harm, and leaving behind a very poor legacy for Earths future inhabitants. Although, On the flip-side, many pro-active environmentalists are seeing to it that this message is being heard.
According to this website:
http://www.nativevillage.org/Messages%20from%20the%20People/How%20to%20avoid%20environmental_toxins.htm ,
there are indeed MANY chemicals in our environment that are tasteless, colorless, odorless etc etc that our human senses cannot pickup, that being said our ignorance also plays an immeasurable role.
If in fact, we do approach this issue someday, I believe the first approach should be to scout out safer locations far away from lakes/ streams/ rivers, because just tossing our mess aside for someone else to clean up is poisoning Earth's many diverse lifeforms, including US!
Unfortunately, I don't believe that this problem can be completely solved, at least not right now. it would take many people, and cleaning up a mess as large as this doesn't come cheap. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't make an attempt; Every little bit counts.
In my opinion, anyone whom has either no opinion or just neglects (sadly, majority of the human species) that these problems are present and should be noted and attended are only doing the Earth harm, and leaving behind a very poor legacy for Earths future inhabitants. Although, On the flip-side, many pro-active environmentalists are seeing to it that this message is being heard.
According to this website:
http://www.nativevillage.org/Messages%20from%20the%20People/How%20to%20avoid%20environmental_toxins.htm ,
there are indeed MANY chemicals in our environment that are tasteless, colorless, odorless etc etc that our human senses cannot pickup, that being said our ignorance also plays an immeasurable role.
If in fact, we do approach this issue someday, I believe the first approach should be to scout out safer locations far away from lakes/ streams/ rivers, because just tossing our mess aside for someone else to clean up is poisoning Earth's many diverse lifeforms, including US!
Unfortunately, I don't believe that this problem can be completely solved, at least not right now. it would take many people, and cleaning up a mess as large as this doesn't come cheap. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't make an attempt; Every little bit counts.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)