An EVS is a worldview or paradigm that shapes the way an individual, or group of people, perceives and evaluates environmental issues, influenced by cultural, religious, economic and socio-political contexts. Significant historical influences on the development of the environmental movement have come from literature, the...
Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) is an exciting and highly relevant cross-disciplinary subject that draws together elements of Biology, Geography and Environmental Science. The course provides a coherent perspective on the interrelationships between environmental systems and the societies within them, encouraging students to develop an informed...
The only way to maintain environmental sustainability is to change humans' habits and relationships towards nature. Some of the positive environmental sustainability steps in this process are: “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” - Every product we purchase has an environmental footprint, from the materials used to create it...
The Environment has suffered for thousands of years due to Human Activities. Since as Homo sapiens we first walked the earth, there have been several modifications on the planet and around us through the development of infrastructure, travel, and the incorporation of urbanization and other...
If you care about the environment, here are three simple choices for a healthier planet! The Earth will thank you! Want to protect the environment? Use fewer harmful chemicals and you’ll be on the right track. It’s hard to be sure about the long-term negative...
Unfortunately, humans have not been very good stewards of the Earth over the years. To protect the environmental system and preserve the planet for our children and future generations, we all need to take proactive steps toward cleaner living habits. How can we improve our...
A system is made of storages and flows. All living things use energy to do everything. Ecologists trace the flow of energy through ecosystems to identify nutritional relationships. The ultimate source of energy for nearly all living things is the sun. Ecologists who trace energy and...
In ESS course the system approach is very important. Included in an environmental system, we find a an assemblage of parts, working together, forming a functional whole. Many types of environmental systems exist. From cells, to people, to cars to the whole planet. Systems occur...
The highest paying environmental jobs are energy managers, landscape architects and environmental layers. Environmental lawyers help clients with environmental concerns, such as: Air and water pollution. Waste management. Waste recycling. These lawyers are the people you call when looking to get a permit for your new construction...
Sustainability is the key to a better future. Humans rely on natural resources for business, activities, and survival. Ignoring it can lead to the exhaustion of natural resources. Sustainability is important to study even if you aren’t an environmental science major. Business majors need to learn...