Environmental Value Systems
Name the three main types of EVS.
Ecocentric, Anthropocentric, Technocentric
Why are models useful?
They simplify complex systems and help make predictions
How does an ecocentric viewpoint see nature?
It views nature as central which means that nature should be conserved
What is the difference between open and closed systems?
Open systems exchange both energy and matter; closed systems only exchange energy
What is an EVS?
A worldview that shapes how individuals or groups view environmental issues
Give an example of a transformation process.
Photosynthesis (light energy to chemical energy)
What is the main belief of a technocentric view?
Technology can solve environmental problems
What is a system?
A collection of parts interacting through energy and matter exchanges
What event raised awareness about nuclear safety?
Chernobyl 1986
How are storages represented in system diagrams?
As rectangular boxes