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The State of the Earth
We will explore the
environmental state of the
planet.
We can identify threats to the
planet.
We can explain the
cumulative effect of these
threats.
We can explain why this is
the “11th Hour”.
We can discuss our views on
this claim.
Earth First!
We will study the beliefs and
actions of one radical
environmental group.
We can explain Earth First!
beliefs.
We can describe Earth First!
actions.
We can discuss the view that
violent action may be justified
to save the planet.
Christianity and Environment
We will explore Christian views
on the environment.
We can explain the “mastery”
view of the environment.
We can explain the
“stewardship” view of the
environment.
We can express supported
views on which of the two is
more relevant for the
environmental crisis today.
Earth Dhamma
We will explore Buddhist
approaches to the
environment.
We can explain the
relationship between
consumerism and
environmental dukkha.
We can explain how meditation
exercises may lead to less
greed.
We can report on our
environmental meditation.
Earth Without Humans
We will explore the idea of the
earth without human presence.
We can explain earth and
human timescales.
We can explain the fragility of
human presence on the earth.
We can give an account of
how the earth would fare in our
absence.
We can discuss the view that
the planet would prefer our
extinction.
Humanism
We will explore non religious
Humanist views on the
environment.
We can state key Humanist
beliefs.
We can discuss the view that
Humanism concentrates on
humans at the expense of the
planet.
We can express a supported
view which sees either religion
or Humanism as eco-friendly.
Taking Action
We will explore the range of
actions possible to protect the
future of the planet and
humans upon it.
We can identify a range of
actions.
We can express a view on the
practicality of each.
We can express a detailed
view on whether humanity will
successfully address the
environmental threat or not.