D7 Ethics

Discussion #1: 

In the article,  “ What are Environmental Ethics and What's Your Role in Saving Nature?”, the authors state that be it due to the scientific understanding of our environment or due to religious views that advocate the need for environmental protection, what is most important is that human beings realize their connection with nature.  Write a 1-page single-spaced paper that addresses how human beings can better realize their connection with nature.  No cover page is required.  A reference page is to be included.

REFERENCES: 

Help Save Nature. (n.d.). What are Environmental Ethics and What's Your Role in Saving Nature? Retrieved from https://helpsavenature.com/what-is-environmental-ethics

Discussion #2: 

Read Chapter 14: The Green Office; Economics and the Environment, located in the Week 7 Content.  Answer the following question:  Why is resource depletion a form of environmental damage?  Be sure to support what you write.

REFERENCES: 

The Business Ethics Workshop (2012). Chapter 14: The Green Office: Economics and the environment. Washington, DC: The Saylor Foundation.

Additional References

· What is Environmental History

· Environmental Ethics?

· Perdue Farms Changes Rules for Chicken Care

· When some US firms move production overseas, they also offshore their pollution

· Fracking Is Dangerous To Your Health -- Here's Why

· Global Scarcity: Scramble for Dwindling Natural Resources

· The Needs of 7 Billion People

· Deforestation: Facts, Causes & Effects

· Environmental Racism

Theme 2:  Sustainable Business Practices

· Stepping Towards Sustainable Business: An Evaluation of Waste Minimization Practices in US Manufacturing

· A Corporate Model of Sustainable Business Practices

· Environmental Sustainability in Business