2013 rey ty dialectics of nature

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Dialectics of Nature: Problems and Solutions

© 2013 Dr. Rey TyNorthern Illinois University

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OutlineI. ProblemsII. Solutions

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Humans are part

of nature.

Given:

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Problems

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Problem:Exploitation of the

natural world: taking land, natural materials,

& energy sources, without paying the cost

of producing waste & absorbing the waste.

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There are limits to non-renewable fossil fuel.

Problem:

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Problem:

Nuclear accident comes from nuclear plants for both peaceful & non-peaceful uses.

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One nuclear accident will

destroy nature

forever.

Problem:

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Problem:

Profit at the expense of nature.

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Problem:

Profit at the expense

of animals.© 2013 Rey Ty

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Problem:

Profit at the expense of people.© 2013 Rey Ty

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Problem:Destruction of nature affects indigenous &

minority communities.

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Greed

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Problem:Corporate greed

& profit vs. people &

nature.

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Problem:

Economic model is

fundamentally flawed.

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Problem: For the economy to work, we need

to constantly produce, sell &

buy things.

Nature & the economy are directly

related.

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GreedProblem Stock market is

not productive but speculative

gambling.

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Solutions

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SolutionsTalk is not enough.

We have to act.

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SolutionFirst choice: Biocentric Deep Ecology: preserve & restore forests & wildlife.

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SolutionSecond choice: Anthropocentric Shallow Ecology: take care of environment to serve human needs.

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SolutionIn poor countries, working to protect nature & working for economic justice go together.

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SolutionEco-Femism

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SolutionUnite with women to reject exploitative patriarchy &

economic system which abuse nature & women.

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“Political struggles of women, peasants & tribals based on ecology in countries like India are far more acute & urgent since they are rooted in immediate threat to the options for survival for the vast majority of the people, posed by resource intensive & resource wasteful economic growth for the benefit of a minority.” Vandana Shiva. “Development, Ecology & Women.” In Judith Plant, Ed., Healing the Wounds: The Promise of Ecofeminism. Philadelphia & Sta. Cruz: New Society Publishers, p. 87. © 2013 Rey Ty

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Solu

tion

Geothermal, solar & wind

Convert to alternative sustainable energy.

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Solution

Work with nature lovers & small peasants to preserve forest & farm lands.

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From nuclear

to solar &

wind.

Solution

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Solution

Unite with alternative energy, anti-nuclear, anti-war & peace

movements. © 2013 Rey Ty

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Solution

Create & provide jobs that respect nature: clean air, clean water, small shops, recycle, mass transit, reclaim old industrial sites, integrated small communities © 2013 Rey Ty

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SolutionUnite with health care

professionals to oppose harmful

effects of pollutants & hazardous

chemicals in our air, food & drinks

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SolutionThe current economic model does not work.

Rethink & create a society that promotes ecological & economic sustainability.

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