Overview
Read Chapter 15 ("Social Problems")
Review Lesson 8 Class Materials
In regards to the video on climate change denial (from our lesson materials), Do you identify with any of the categories of "deniers" (VIP Denier, Technology Denier, Offset Denier, Helpless Bystander Denier)? Explain. If not, explain. I will say that at some point in my life, I likely fit into all of these categories. The idea that the focus from the corporation to the individual leaves quite the burden on the individual to solve the world's climate problem - after all, the concept of a personal "carbon footprint" was created by an oil company (see the article: How to Unite the Fight for Racial Equity and Environmental Action). This is not to say that personal responsibility isn't important. How can you, personally, make an impact to reduce your "carbon footprint"?
Many understand that single use plastics, "fast fashion" (see the article: The Impact of Fast Fashion on the Environment, and precious mineral mining (so we can have the latest tech gadgets) are detrimental to the planet, but yet - the use of these items continues. Why do you think that is the case?