Monday, April 8th

TOPIC: Environmental Justice and Sustainability

Starter

Read "Celebrity 'fractivists" from The Durango Herald

• ‘What does “NIMBY” stand for?
• What is the tone of this article- pessimistic, uplifting, discouraging, critical, etc....?
• Is NIMBY-ism an ethical approach to environmental activism?

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Definitions:

• Sustainability:  Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
  
  
• Environmental Justice: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defines Environmental Justice as "the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies"
  
  

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AGENDA

1. Case Study on Justice and Sustainability (2 short readings and responses)

2. Class Discussion 

3. Explanation of the week's homework 

Announcements

• Honors Proposals due today
• Maureen meeting sign-up
• Camping trip meeting today at lunch
• Honors meeting tomorrow- guest speaker Kat Hollis on gender equality in Myanmar
• Bring in old sporting goods
• Masquerade tickets!
• Turn in stations activity, please.

Homework

Read the 4 article links and complete the note-taking form found HERE in preparation for Thursday's town hall meeting/debate on the Pinon Ridge Uranium Mill.  This is meant to help you evaluate the various issues (economic, social, environmental) at stake in making decisions about energy development as applied to one specific community.