4.2.4 Ecologism

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    • What is the primary focus of ecologism as a political ideology?
      Protecting the natural environment
    • Prioritizing ecological health involves decisions that maintain ecosystem balance.
      True
    • Social Ecology advocates for decentralized, communal societies to address environmental issues.

      True
    • What is one of the key policy proposals of ecologism related to economic growth?
      Sustainable Development
    • Ecologism views humans as part of a global ecosystem
    • What does the principle of sustainability in ecologism refer to?
      Meeting present needs without compromising future generations
    • Match the type of ecologism with its core belief:
      Deep Ecology ↔️ Nature has intrinsic value
      Social Ecology ↔️ Environmental degradation is linked to social hierarchies
      Eco-Feminism ↔️ Oppression of women is connected to exploitation of nature
    • What does Eco-Feminism emphasize regarding environmental concerns?
      Interdependence of social and environmental issues
    • Transitioning to renewable energy is a key policy proposal of ecologism.

      True
    • What are some examples of renewable energy sources that ecologism promotes?
      Solar, wind, and hydroelectric
    • Political parties with ecologist ideologies prioritize short-term economic interests over ecological health.
      False
    • What common focus do ecologist political parties share?
      Environmental protection and sustainability
    • Sustainability means meeting present needs without compromising future generations
    • What social structure does Social Ecology criticize for contributing to environmental degradation?
      Hierarchical, centralized structures
    • Transitioning to renewable energy is a key policy proposal of ecologism.

      True
    • What shared goal do ecologist political parties prioritize over short-term economic interests?
      Ecological health
    • Arrange the key principles of ecologism in order of their emphasis:
      1️⃣ Sustainability
      2️⃣ Environmental Ethics
      3️⃣ Prioritizing Ecological Health
    • Ecologism emphasizes the interdependence between humanity and nature.

      True
    • Environmental ethics in ecologism considers the moral value of nature
    • Which type of ecologism views nature as inherently valuable, regardless of its usefulness to humans?
      Deep Ecology
    • Sustainability in ecologism aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations
    • Match the policy proposal of ecologism with its goal:
      Sustainable Development ↔️ Meet present needs without compromising future generations
      Renewable Energy ↔️ Reduce reliance on fossil fuels
      Environmental Regulation ↔️ Protect ecosystems and resources
      Eco-Taxes and Incentives ↔️ Encourage environmentally-friendly behavior
    • Advocating for decentralized, communal societies aligns with ecological principles
    • Match the political party with its country:
      Green Party ↔️ Germany, UK, US
      Ecologist Party ↔️ France
      Ecological Green Left ↔️ Netherlands
    • Ecologism stresses the interdependence between humans and nature within a global ecosystem.

      True
    • Match the type of ecologism with its key focus:
      Deep Ecology ↔️ Radical environmentalism
      Social Ecology ↔️ Social structures and environment
      Eco-Feminism ↔️ Social and environmental issues
    • Eco-Feminism links the oppression of women to the exploitation of nature
    • The Green Party in various countries promotes renewable energy and decentralized governance
    • Critics of ecologism argue that it prioritizes environmental protection over human needs and progress.

      True
    • What economic tools do ecologism's policy proposals use to encourage environmentally-friendly behavior?
      Eco-Taxes and Incentives
    • What economic tools do ecologism use to encourage environmentally friendly behaviors?
      Eco-taxes and incentives
    • The Green Party advocates for decentralized, community-based governance
    • What are two key principles of ecologism?
      Sustainability and environmental ethics
    • Deep Ecology views humans as superior to other species in terms of intrinsic value.
      False
    • What is one policy proposal of ecologism to promote economic growth without compromising the environment?
      Sustainable development
    • Match the political party with its key policy:
      Green Party ↔️ Renewable energy and sustainability
      Ecologist Party ↔️ Transitioning to low-carbon economy
      Ecological Green Left ↔️ Opposing corporate power
    • Skepticism towards ecologism includes concerns about its practicality in modern society