Our author discusses Dave Foreman’s biocentric view that all…
Our author discusses Dave Foreman’s biocentric view that all living things have equal intrinsic value and the same right to live. Suppose Foreman asks: “If all life is equally valuable, and industrial civilization is destroying millions of species, how can militant action to stop this destruction NOT be morally required?” Which response best captures our author’s likely answer?
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What obstacles and costs do our author identify that challenge ambitious climate proposals like the Paris Agreement?What does our author conclude about the likelihood of these proposals being successful such that we avoid catastrophic climate change?⚠️ Reminder: Submitting any part of this Learning Evaluation created in whole or part using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, etc.) or AI-enhanced writing/translation platforms (e.g., Grammarly, QuillBot, DeepL, Google Translate, Wordtune, Microsoft Editor, etc.) is a violation of this course’s Academic Integrity policy (see Syllabus).Like other forms of plagiarism, it is considered academic misrepresentation or fraud—because you are submitting work generated by someone or something else as your own. This includes editing suggestions or rephrasings produced by AI-based writing assistants.If you’re ever unsure whether something you’re using is allowed, ask first.
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Our author discusses sulfur injection into the upper atmosphere as a potential techno-fix for climate change, noting it could cool the earth at relatively low cost. However, critics raise several objections. Which of the following concerns does our author identify as particularly significant because it creates a perverse incentive that could worsen the overall climate situation?
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