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Can someone help me summarize this?

PLEASE!! I need help… I was wondering if anyone could summarize this for me?

Development of freedom

Whether in sub-Saharan, China or elsewhere, chronic poverty deprives numbers of people of the incentives and economic means to care for and nourish their natural environment. Yet being poor is only one element of people’s blighted relationship to the environment. According to economist and Nobel laureate Amarthya Sen, poverty needs to understood in broader terms than only the lack of monetary income. Sen argues that poverty should be characterized fundamentally in terms of the deprivation of basic freedoms, rather than merely low incomes. In his view, development not only has the economic dimension with which it is usually understood but, more important, requires the removal of the “unfreedoms” endured by most people in underdeveloped countries. Besides poverty, these unfreedoms include, deprivation of health care, lack of sanitation, exclusion from education (especially women), exclusion from market activities, and above all, tyrannical regimes associated with systematic deprivation of political liberty and basic civil rights.

Development, in Sen’s view, must included the freedom of democratic choices as well as the freedom of economic choices. Without such freedoms, people lack the opportunity for education, public debate, and discussion, which make possible rational choices about quality of life issues, including the environment, as well as rational choices about their families or their government. It follows that environmental improvement requires not only a measure of economic power for individuals but also the broader freedoms of individuals to set priorities for themselves, their families, and their society. Such freedoms also nourish the development of social values and environmental ethnics going beyond the bounds of government regulations and market rules. These values and ethnics are essentials for developing a healthy and sustainable environment.
I have argued above that countries and people in the earliest stage of development tend to have little interest in environmental issues as typically understood in the individual countries, such as rain or global warming. In the subsistence phase, sheer survival amidst historically hostile environments has usually been the main challenge of their lives. This is not to say that poor societies do not have respect for their own environment- Native American nations, for example, generally have a profoundly spiritual relationship with their natural environment (though it has often been abused by outside forces). I have also noted that countries and people in the second phase of development, such as China, are quite aware of the collateral environmental deterioration occurring along with their industrialization and modernization. Yet in countries such as China, not only is domestic investment capital scarce, but also social priorities, including environmental quality, are set mostly by government rather than popular choice. Investments aimed at cleaning the environment typically have not reached the top of the governments priority scale, because other social investments (eg. in energy production, housing, education, and industrial production for consumption and exports) have been seen as providing far greater benefits. As mentioned above, this situation is changing as China’s economy rapidly grows.

What do you think of China telling restaraunts to take dog off the menu during the Olympics?

Restaurants and hotels in the Chinese capital have been asked to take dog meat off the menu during Olympics and Paralympics due to concerns that the canine dishes might be offensive to Westerners and animal rights activists.
“Gourmets with a special predilection for dog meat will be disappointed if they come to the Chinese capital in the coming two months,” a Beijing Tourism Bureau official said.

The Beijing Catering Trade Association (BETA) has issued a circular forbidding all the 112-designated restaurants from providing dog meat dishes during Olympics and strongly advised other establishments to suspend serving the canine delicacy until September.

“If a customer orders dog meat, the restaurant staff should patiently suggest another entree,” Xiong Yumei, the Bureaus Vice-Director, was quoted as saying by official Xinhua news agency. “Conflicts should be avoided.” Canine dishes are popular among the Korean community in Beijing, as also in Yunnan and Guizhou restaurants.

Apart from being a delicacy, dog meat is also believed by many Chinese to be an effective element to lower blood pressure. Some also think it boosts “sexual prowess”.

Animal rights and environmental activists claim dogs are brutally killed with clubs and knives in China‘s dog meat industry.

Need help summarizing something.?

I was wondering if someone could help me summarize the paragraphs?

Development of freedom

Whether in sub-Saharan, China or elsewhere, chronic poverty deprives numbers of people of the incentives and economic means to care for and nourish their natural environment. Yet being poor is only one element of people’s blighted relationship to the environment. According to economist and Nobel laureate Amarthya Sen, poverty needs to understood in broader terms than only the lack of monetary income. Sen argues that poverty should be characterized fundamentally in terms of the deprivation of basic freedoms, rather than merely low incomes. In his view, development not only has the economic dimension with which it is usually understood but, more important, requires the removal of the “unfreedoms” endured by most people in underdeveloped countries. Besides poverty, these unfreedoms include, deprivation of health care, lack of sanitation, exclusion from education (especially women), exclusion from market activities, and above all, tyrannical regimes associated with systematic deprivation of political liberty and basic civil rights.

Development, in Sen’s view, must included the freedom of democratic choices as well as the freedom of economic choices. Without such freedoms, people lack the opportunity for education, public debate, and discussion, which make possible rational choices about quality of life issues, including the environment, as well as rational choices about their families or their government. It follows that environmental improvement requires not only a measure of economic power for individuals but also the broader freedoms of individuals to set priorities for themselves, their families, and their society. Such freedoms also nourish the development of social values and environmental ethnics going beyond the bounds of government regulations and market rules. These values and ethnics are essentials for developing a healthy and sustainable environment.
I have argued above that countries and people in the earliest stage of development tend to have little interest in environmental issues as typically understood in the individual countries, such as rain or global warming. In the subsistence phase, sheer survival amidst historically hostile environments has usually been the main challenge of their lives. This is not to say that poor societies do not have respect for their own environment- Native American nations, for example, generally have a profoundly spiritual relationship with their natural environment (though it has often been abused by outside forces). I have also noted that countries and people in the second phase of development, such as China, are quite aware of the collateral environmental deterioration occurring along with their industrialization and modernization. Yet in countries such as China, not only is domestic investment capital scarce, but also social priorities, including environmental quality, are set mostly by government rather than popular choice. Investments aimed at cleaning the environment typically have not reached the top of the governments priority scale, because other social investments (eg. in energy production, housing, education, and industrial production for consumption and exports) have been seen as providing far greater benefits. As mentioned above, this situation is changing as China’s economy rapidly grows.

What exactly is environmental health? HELP! :)?

I don’t really know if this is the right category, cause i’m confused on what environmental health is in the first place. I read some definitions (like the way the World Health Organization defines it) but I’m still kinda confused and I need some examples 🙂
So what exactly is environmental health? And would the food safety issue in China (melamine-tainted milk, etc.) be considered part of environmental health? Or would that be something else? Help please I’m really confused lol. Thanks so much!

China’s position on climate change?

China‘s position on climate change?
In regards to the United Nations and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and halting rapid climate change, how would China take their position? Who are their allies in the UN? Because they are a global powerhouse and recognized as an economic leader with rapid industrialization and growth, it seems environmental issues would be a small concern, but with the 2008 Olympics and previous obligations to reduce their pollution, they have taken note of the issues. How would they/have they acted towards proposals on climate change/reducing GHG?

Gerald Celente just told Fox News the world is going to have the “Greatest Depression??”?

Do you think this is likely to come to pass?

He says the economy is in such a deep mess that unless we have the equivalent of the discovery of fire, like an alternative energy, to create real productivity in the economy, we’re in trouble.

Tax and food riots, etc.

If energy suppliers provided Alternative Energy equipment?

(mass produced to lower the cost).
(A small weekly charge for the equipment but all power derived clean, safe and FREE).

Wouldn’t that solve a lot of problems?
EG. lowering carbon emissions, helping the end-users and the Planet…
They could still make a profit…

But no, that’s not happening! They’d rather give vouchers, at whose expense?:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7275508.stm
To be clearer:
I’m talking about existing power companies who sell elec produced via nuclear power, power stations etc.
It’s not my idea – this was successfully introduced but the idea was dropped – maybe because nuclear power felt threatened.
Details are in: Project it
available for FREE download via
http://www.the-alternative.org.uk

There, you see, the best things are free (just as God intended).

Yeh, hopefully we will all live happliy ever after!? What’s wrong with that?

Why are birds deaths ok when they are for alternative energy?

Why does one winmill farm killing in California killing 2,200 edangered species of birds a year, result in no response from the government?
http://www.modbee.com/opinion/community/story/400870.html

Why does killing 85 birds over 5 years reult in $600,000 in fines for Exxon?
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-exxon-birds14-2009aug14,0,626783.story
The blades kill the birds. They can’t see them when they are flying.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-01-04-windmills-usat_x.htm

If building kill more birds, again why is Exxon being fined $600,000 for killing 17 birds a year.

On top of that, Exxon has paid 2.5 million to avoid killing the birds.

So if you don’t care about birds, or buildings kill more birds than windmills, why is 17 birds a year worh over 3 millilon dollars when it is an oil company?

Is this another example of what the left thinks is effective alternative energy?

“The property tax burden on our solar project is 60 times as much as the property tax burden on the nuclear power plant when calculated on a per kilowatt hour basis,” he said.
Kalamazoo Solar has filed an appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal over the property tax issue, but in the meantime, it has to continue paying the property tax, Field said. The appeals were filed a year ago but it could be another two years before the hearing takes place

http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/05/solar_farm_near_climax_loosing.html

how do PETA & other animal rights groups feel about the slaughtering of animals for alternative energy?

do you think this kind of thing will escalate under cap-and-trade? what kind of impact might it have on avian migratory patterns & the environment?
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http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090922/a_windfarms22.art.htm?loc=interstitialskip
WHO: you would think the UN’s ‘biodiversity’ hooplah might have helped your buddies… i guess the UN only cares about the wildlife when it’s screwing humans & altering our land… stupid un… screw the birds, they’d rather put socal in a drought & “desert-ify” our farmland in the name of a fish… does anyone see how backwards this is?

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

A.Coal
B.Natural gas
C.Petroleum
D.None of the above
2.Which of the following is the most abundant fossil fuel in the world?

A.Coal
B.Petroleum
C.Crude oil
D.Uranium

3.Nuclear fission is a nonrenewable energy source because __________.

A.it can be repeated infinitely in the future without recourse
B.the process requires the use of a limited resource, uranium
C.Both a and b
D.the world will never run out of uranium

what should the world in future use as a renewable energy source?

why do we need renewable energy? epecially solar cell?

Could you please give me data base the energy need for the world, and also for India in future? and informations about PV productions? especially CdTe solar cells?

manpower as a renewable energy source?

with overpopulation an increased problem, and the world in need of a renewable energy source, isnt manpower a good source of energy (not in the matrix where we’re used as batteries, but as in a physical job, cycling or something like that.

What are the social and moral implications of the continuing development of renewable energy?

I’m doing Engineering and I am really stuck. I have to include EEC and world targets, whatever they are. Please help me, someone?

Thanks

How many years of school is required for a masters in sustainable architecture?

My girlfriend is currently going to school for nursing. She is considering switching her major so that she can eventually get a masters degree in sustainable/environmental architecture. Currently she has about two years of credits under her belt, a few electives, algebra 1 and 2, health, biology, chemistry, anatomy, english 1 and 2, psychology, about 34-40 credit hours-but she has no architecture coruses under her belt. Does anyone know about how much longer she would have to go to school if she switched her major next semester?

What would it take for a human development to be really sustainable?

and what does sustainable mean to you?

How is our current government spending sustainable?

As of right now, our government (United States) is expected to borrow 51% of its GDP to cover spending. How is the current rate of government spending sustainable?

How would you engage the local community in the benefits of sustainable transport?

There are obvious benefits to sustainable travel such as walking and cycling: it’s healthy, it’s eco-friendly, it’s quick (no traffic jams) and it’s free!

Its important to reduce carbon emissions by leaving the car at home.

We need to engage the local community – BUT HOW?

What good reasons are there for livestock production being sustainable?

I know many “sustainable agriculture” types who say that we should grow mostly plants, or grain, and greatly lessen livestock production. However, I would say that livestock is one of the most important segments of agriculture for feeding a population, in certain cases. Aren’t some types of land not good for growing crops, therefore having dairy cows or meat animals, chickens, what have you, better for the environment than trying to get produce to grow on land that isn’t the best for that type of production? I’m talking about raising animals using pastoral practices here. Do you agree? Or are there any other reason you can think of why raising animals could be GOOD for the environment, sustainable ag.

What’s your favorite pair of shoes?

mine are these totally awesome eco–friendly plaid shoes by Simple! They look like converse but are soooo much better!!! :0)

Eco/ recycled/ good cause/ organic/ natural formal dress?

I’ve searched a lot online for an eco–friendly or natural fabric dress that is nice. I was trying to find something under $150. Any sites or help would be great. Also, is there any places that have eco– dress shoes like heals

what is the best way to clean a pair of tennis shoes?

I have a brand new pair of shoes that i stepped in a mud puddle and would like to clean them using my washing machine. My dryer has a shoe rack for drying but my washer is one of those new eco–friendly ones that uses less water. can I still use it?
i want to get rid of the smell too though

Eco-Friendly Organic Clothes,shoes,accessories ect or second hand?

Is it better for my body and the planet to buy new Eco–Friendly Organic clothes, and ect or is it better to buy second hand first? I know that I should buy new organic panties and bra’s and I will because I don’t think people should wear other people panties. But I am wondering if I should buy second hand or organic for my other clothes. Thanks!

Animal Friendly Shoes?

I love shoes! I have also recently become vegan and more animal and eco–friendly, and was wondering what brands or styles are offered in suede and leather (or animal product) free options (boots, flats, pumps, etc.) Thank you!

Australia’s environmental issues?

i am looking to find articles and website etc, that discuss Australia’s environmental issues.
also stuff on global warming. i am very much interest in the environment and protecting it, however i want to increase my knowledge on the topic.
can you help me out?
thanks.

Any arguments or articles for being a vegetarian?

My mom didn’t approve of my switch to become a vegetarian six months ago, and plans to give me a list of articles to read about why vegetarianism is unhealthy/negative in general. I would like to give her some articles back for her to read, as she is a little closed-minded about it, in my opinion. Any arguments or articles that highlight the positive aspects of being a vegetarian out there? I could use anything from environmental issues to morals to health issues. Thanks!

Where can I find anthropology articles related to China and the environment or human-animal relations in China

I’m lost. I need to do an essay from an anthropological perspective on environmental issues or human-animal relations/issues, like extinctions. No matter what topic we choose, humans have to be at the “heart” of the issue.

I wanted to do China, and I was hoping to talk about the panda and the issues surrounding its survival, but after DAYS of searching for articles I can’t find anything. I’m dying. We HAVE to use anthropology articles.

Can anyone help me?

Articles over Romania’s environment?

I need a article from any newspaper (Perferably major newspapers, foreign newspapers accepted) that talks about any of Romania’s environmental issues.
The article must be from April 2009 to May 2010 and it must be a ARTICLE.

It has to relate to the environment of Romania anyway…whether it be deforestation, water pollution, etc.
It may be in any language, but i’d rather it’d be the Romanian language. As long as it can be translated, then it is fine.
I would liek for you to list suitable articles that meet the needs I listed.

Where can i find a good article on an environmental issue?

The article should have a combination of local and global issue and should have a direct impact on humans

Fund in alternative energy sources?

I’m looking to invest a few thousand in alternative, renewable energy. IE – ethanol, wind, solar, etc.
Do you know of any good FUNDS that are heavy in this market?
If there arent any funds, what stocks would you recommend?
Stocks I have my eye on:
ADM
AG
ANDE
DE
PEIX

Thoughts?

Is it probable that a stock that will go OTCBB because of low share price – might return to a decent price?

Stock is down below a dollar a share – do people think its probable – in better times – stock will rise? And/or go back on computerized exchange – it is an alternative energy stock. Any info/opinions appreciated.

What is the best stock to own if you’re interested in solar energy as an alternative resource play?

Good stocks at the moment?

I am hoping to invest in a stock that is 1-15 dollars a share. I have 50 dollars to invest in so i would like to get a few shares of something ( it depends on the price). I was looking for basically a stock that will be increasing with Obama’s plans of change. If you know any stocks that are increasing that aren’t related to Obama, i would love to know them also! I was also looking for some good companies in alternative energy that stocks should be going up in. What are major companies for alternative energy? I also know Technology stocks are rising. Is Dell a good choice? Well, thanks in advance!!!

Which oil company stocks are the most over priced so that, if oil prices fall they will fall the most?

I believe a big E nergy discovery will be made soon (alternative energy source) and I want to short some of the oil stocks.

What country uses the most renewable energy resource as electricity?

The title didn’t quite explain it well I think, but what I meant is that what country, in percentage, not production, have the highest percent of electricity produced from renewable energy resources?

Thanks
I was searching about it and I think New Zealand has quite a high one but I just can’t quite seem to ensure that… a little hard to search.

What is the best way to reduce energy costs with renewable methods?

I’ve been trying to find out more about saving money through renewable energy sources. Solar seems to be quite a popular one for residential purposes but I wonder about how expensive it is. Has anyone done a cost analysis comparing all the different renewable energy sources?

Thanks

http://www.greenenergymyway.com/?c=baigelfish

Will renewable energy sources be able to catch up before we run out of fossil fuels?

Considering our main energy source is oil and estimates for the time of peak oil production vary from a few years ago to ten to twenty years in the future, the fact remains that it’s an eventuality that we will run out sooner or later. Without mechanized agriculture, the carrying capacity of the earth has been estimated to only be about 2 billion and change, so are we set up for a Malthusian catastrophe, or do you think that we will be able to compensate with emerging renewable energy?

why is it important to have renewable energy?

Which types of renewable energy are being utilized in the US and which are in the “design” phase?

What is the most sought after renewable energy currently?

*It can also mean the kind of renewable energy that is most seriously being developed.

What would keep our food safe without the FDA and USDA?

As it pertains to the role of agencies like the FDA and USDA, we need look no further than the sustainable– and organic-food movement to see how the free market makes up for government failures; and it is no great leap to imagine the same market forces supplanting the public option altogether.
http://mises.org/daily/5591/What-Will-Keep-Our-Food-Safe

What are some unsustainable food companies?

All of the food companies/brands that I research are going sustainable so I am having a hard time finding ones that aren’t yet.

can someone give me some examples of sustainable foods?

we are doing this topic in food textiles and i cant do it

Sustainable Rainforest Products and Sustainable Farming Methods?

Is there a site that has recipes on making snacks and drinks using only sustainable rainforest products?
And what food and items are grown and produced using only sustainable farming methods?
Thanks 🙂

What would you recommend a sustainable diet for a 4 year old cat with gall bladder operation?

What would your recommendation be for a sustainable diet for a 4 year old cat with gall bladder operation? Basically the gall bladder function has been removed from the system and now food passes directly in to the stomach and intestines.

What would your recommendation be for the above?

Eco Friendly Harley Davidson clothing?

I love wearing leather while riding my Harley but am opposed to all the animals that are killed to make my riding outfits. Are there any eco–friendly motorcycle outfit riding outfit manufacturers out there? My only requirement is that it has to be branded with the HD logo.

Peace! Out!

Any stores that sell eco-friendly clothing, accessories, etc..in Torrance + Los Angeles + Santa Monica Area? ?

How can I get stores or companies to donate/Promote Eco-Friendly stuff at our high school?

Im in leadership and i need ideas and activities we can do for Earth day
many suggested gettin Eco–friendly clothes we can give or Promote
and how can i do that and get stores to donate things to us…

thanx for your help.

Where can I find cute, eco-friendly clothes?

I’ve grown out of my old clothes and I need a new wardrobe for spring. Where can I get clothes that are eco–friendly but don’t make me look like a hippy?

What are some eco friendly martial arts clothing brands?