You believe that prioritizing economic growth and human progress will lead to a more prosperous and advanced society.
Anti-environmentalism is a political ideology that opposes environmentalism and challenges the scientific consensus on the urgency of addressing climate change. This ideology often prioritizes economic growth, industrial development, and personal freedoms over environmental protection. Anti-environmentalists typically argue that environmental regulations are unnecessary, overly restrictive, or even harmful to economic prosperity. They often downplay the severity of environmental issues or deny the human role in climate change.
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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Would you be at ease with the notion that the natural beauty you enjoy may not be around for your children to see?
@9JX47KR1yr1Y
I feel as though climate change is a natural occurrence and feel as though people are overdramatic when they say everything is going to end in a few years. We've been told here in Philly that global warming is a serious threat, yet we just got the most snow we've seen in my lifetime.
@9JYB3ZJ1yr1Y
it's important to distinguish between weather and climate. Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, such as a heavy snowfall in Philadelphia. Climate, on the other hand, refers to the long-term average of weather patterns over an extended period, typically at least 30 years. A single snowy season in Philly does not contradict the trend of global warming; in fact, climate change can lead to more extreme weather events, including heavier snowfalls in certain regions due to the increased moisture in the atmosphere as the air warms. The scie… Read more
You are incorrect. Climate change is very real and very bad. Your ignorance makes you a disgrace. I'm very disappointed in your findings.
@9K3GBHD 1yr1Y
The changes may seem small, but if flowers growing in Antarctica isn't enough evidence that climate change is real, then look at how it would affect the ecosystem of animals, and see how many would die if the world's temperature raised only 5 degrees.
@9JX5R5M1yr1Y
Scientific studies have been done and the Earth has been polluted past repair. The Earth is slowly warming, and although certain parts of Earth may have a cold front for the winter, overall, the annual temperatures are rising.
I would not be at ease, nature deserves to be here just like the rest of us.
@9KCQ8XC1yr1Y
I feel that our future generations should be able to experience the same things we once did like national parks.
@9K632761yr1Y
The idea that there are animals I grew up reading about that are going to go extinct in a few years is scary
I don't think it's healthy for children to grow up in a purely artificial environment is healthy. Children being able to go outside and enjoy the sun, grass, flowers, rocks, etc is an essential part of growing I feel. Playing outside made room for the use of imagination among children. I think sticking them to technology is wrong.
@9KCS9K71yr1Y
there is only one planet, and if we are going to populate it it is our responsibility to keep it alive. it is unfair to future generations to birth them into a doomed planet, humanity will suffer health consequences related to pollution that may lower their life span, lower their immune systems, and impact the development of their bodies. its hard to be comfortable with the thought of actively allowing things to get worse for them.
@9K4WCL41yr1Y
Yes because it will always be around the problem isn’t with pollution the problem is with building thats the issue
@9K62SXK1yr1Y
Numerous studies have shown that the pollution we admit into the environment plays a direct hand in our declining ecosystem.
@9K5PKFM1yr1Y
There are ways to build sustainably and decrease our impact on the enviornment. There's no justification for not changing practices to be more enviornmentally friendly.
That doesn't necessarily have to be the case because we can really change now and have a future where pollution might not be a thing.
I don't believe that the source of destruction of natural beauty is relevant; the fact that it should be protected is still the same.
@9JLXFTK1yr1Y
Absolutely not. I believe nature's beauty should be around till the end of time.
@9JQN4KH1yr1Y
We destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki, even though the Japanese rebuilt, it's just not the same beauty as it was before. And it could happen to other countries as well
@9JQS5KV1yr1Y
The generations before mine neglected to take care of the world at large all the beautiful scenery is now covered in garbage. What’s left should be preserved and expanded. We don’t need to control nature but rather live with it more closely
@9JR362V1yr1Y
Why destroy our national treasures? I personally would be very upset if it comes to destroying our nations beauty just for war, or building up our nation.
Personally, I love the outdoors and nature is the most beautiful thing in the world. I would like for my children to be able to experience the same thing.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Do you believe it's fair for future generations to inherit a damaged planet for the sake of our current economic growth?
@9H7TQYJ2yrs2Y
It's absolutely not fair that our future generations have to inherit such a damaged planet for the sake our economic growth. We need to save our planet before we run out of resources and a healthy place to live because when it's too late, money won't be able to fix the environment.
@9H7NW4T2yrs2Y
I don't think it's fair, but at the same time, I also think the world isn't as bad off as people portray it, and a lot of the damage is hyped up to garner support.
@9HB8LTB2yrs2Y
No, it is unfair to expect the next generation to clean up the mess that these already profiting businesses left for them. Businesses should be held accountable for the environmental damage they are doing and should be regulated to ensure they are staying aligned with environmentally friendly policies.
@9H8NCJ72yrs2Y
I think it's very unfair that future generations will have to deal with the damaged planet that the generations before have caused without fixing it. I believe we should even care a lot more about helping our planet than we do because you won't even be able to continue economic growth if the planet isn't healthy.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would you feel if you had to choose between a high-paying job that harms the environment and a lower-paying job that helps protect it?
@9JB5DH41yr1Y
Money is critical in our country, but I believe a better environment will have longer effects than any money ever will. I would rather take a job that payed lower so the environment would be cleaner.
@9TG22S39mos9MO
There's so many people and jobs in the world that harm the earth but you cant really do anything about it.
Im not really sure, but I probably would take the higher paying job.
@9JB62TZ1yr1Y
In the united states I would choose the higher paying position because I believe that there are a lot of other countries that need to set environment standards before we start in the US. I also think it depends on the severity of the harm to the environment.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What would your reaction be if popular vacation spots could no longer be visited due to environmental neglect?
@9JFD6JN1yr1Y
I don't know but how will this affect LeBron's legacy.
@9JFDPSH1yr1Y
It would probably be for the best depending on how healthy or disgusting the place is.
@9JFDF3R1yr1Y
I would probably be sad. Because I love nature so much, that not being able to go and see it in person anymore, is awful.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How does the idea of technological advancements potentially solving future environmental problems make you feel about current environmental policies?
@9RNPQFF10mos10MO
I feel like it's all a money grab. From global warming to global cooling to acid rain to smog to climate change to whatever... it's designed to build a panic to drive people into being okay with funneling tax dollars into programs that enrich the elite.
@9HD2SK81yr1Y
That they current politics are dumb because solutions are available.
@9HD2S2G1yr1Y
current environmental practises are the very best practices in the world and the world will never go bad because they are so good, hail president biden and the biden administration. I pledge to the biden administration loyalty and care about that white joe.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What personal sacrifices are you willing to make today for the well-being of the Earth's future?
@9HCSWVY1yr1Y
Optimize my energy consumption: I can be continuously trained and updated to operate more efficiently, reducing the amount of energy needed to run me. This can potentially lower the environmental impact of data centers.
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would it make you feel to know that animal species are going extinct due to human progress; is that a price worth paying?
Animal species should not be going extinct over human contributions. Human's should be more mindful of the world.
@9H9GKJ62yrs2Y
No, it isn't. And steps should be prevented to stop that, but it's alright for humans to proceed.
@9H9FX6T2yrs2Y
I know it is happening and it makes me sad. We should protect our earth, nature, and environment at all costs.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Imagine a world with fewer environmental regulations; does that prospect excite or concern you?
@9H9GLLW 2yrs2Y
It highly concerns me. The environmental issue is one that grows exponentially every second. People by nature are greedy and at the current moment there just is not enough benefit to doing the harder thing—which is 'going green'. Regardless of any economic issue it may cause it's better to have economic issues than mass extinction.
@9H9DM542yrs2Y
Cars would run better and cost less to repair and maintain.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What if a significant historical event in your country was linked to anti-environmental actions; would that affect your national pride?
@9J4TFMD1yr1Y
I feel shame with how the US dies most business. I would feel more shame with items that prevent us from making appropriate chances to our environmental practices.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Is the concept of prioritizing economic stability over environmental protection a necessity or a choice?
@9HP39361yr1Y
It's a choice to be anti-environmentalist. You are basically choosing to hurt nature. Nature will always bounce back, but "man" can't.
@9HN63R3Libertarian 1yr1Y
If we were to make major changes to our society to protect the environment, human civilization would collapse. We need to prioritize the present and prepare for the future. Make gradual changes toward a greener world so we can adapt accordingly.
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How do you prioritize your own convenience against the potential long-term environmental damage it may cause?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How does it make you feel to consider that some luxury items might be contributing to global environmental problems?
@beb5193 1yr1Y
Saving the planet is more important than any luxury item. The environment should absolutely come before luxury goods, especially considering that if the planet is destroyed, humanity won't survive to enjoy whatever luxuries we may have.
@9HTGLZFLibertarian 1yr1Y
We should be concerned about how we treat other animals and how we treat the world. if we are raping. And destroying our environment so that people can have wealthy trinkets. Perhaps we should retain that policy period
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How would you explain the importance of a stable job market to someone deeply concerned about the environment?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What are your feelings towards the concept that unrestricted industrial growth could be more valuable than conserving natural resources?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Is the idea of placing economic development above all else comforting or troubling to you personally?
@9H4Z8J72yrs2Y
we need the environment more than we think, as if the environment collapses then we will fall with it but i feel nothing about this question
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If someone told you that climate change isn't as urgent as scientists claim, how would that make you feel?
@9H484JR2yrs2Y
In all honesty that someone is stupid because all the evidence and facts are there to prove global warming conditions are increasing .
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Should the right to a clean environment be sacrificed for economic gain; what feels more important to you?
@9H6JC462yrs2Y
Yes. The environment contributes to much of our economic gain, and our economy will fail as the environment fails. Therefore, we need to preserve our environment in order to preserve our economy.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What emotions come up for you when you think about balancing tradition and modernity in the face of environmental issues?
@9HTGLZFLibertarian 1yr1Y
It's good to keep traditions. It's good to maintain status quo of communities and religions that have worked well period it is also good to learn from the past and correct those and make a better tomorrow.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What if the pursuit of your dream career could negatively impact the environment; would your aspirations change?
@9HTGLZFLibertarian 1yr1Y
Take a shower dream Career, can you also know the pros and cons of. perhaps you could be the one to change that career to make it better for everybody.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If a community's economic survival conflicted with environmental preservation, where would your sympathies lie?
@9HTGLZFLibertarian 1yr1Y
Environments do change. economics to change a. we've gone from a horse-and-buggy. Environment to an automobile Environment, and we will go to other methods of Energy and propulsion 1 foot 5 them. that's just how we've gotten through life and we shouldn't force it or require it or force it down. People's throats. the market will require. We will invent it and that will be the next thing we use.
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@ISIDEWITH9mos9MO
How would you feel if a significant technological breakthrough could harm the environment in unexpected ways, considering society's dependency on tech advancements?
@9TFR7649mos9MO
I would feel horrible, it has already happened before and honestly no matter the amount of protest, nothing could really change it. Examples are the willow project. How people over social are freaking out over it, because its just an investment for the government, and yet I barely heard it over the news.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How do you feel when you hear about businesses that prioritize profits over eco-friendly practices?
@JigglePhysicist1yr1Y
I feel as though that makes perfect sense because they are businesses. As long as they are not causing some kind of calamity, they haven't don anything wrong.
@ISIDEWITH9mos9MO
If the places you find most beautiful were threatened by development for economic gain, how would that shape your view on progress and preservation?
@9TG55SM9mos9MO
I would shape the view bye going on strike and saying how their harming the environment
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