Question: As our environment changes, so does the need to become increasingly aware of the problems that surround it. With a massive influx of natural disasters,

As our environment changes, so does the need to become increasingly aware of the problems that surround it. With a massive influx of natural disasters, warming and cooling periods, different types of weather patterns and much more, people need to be aware of what types of environmental problems our planet is facing. The following are three examples of environmental challenges we are facing today:

  • Global warming
  • Human overpopulation
  • Pollution


  1. List the four mind-sets in the environmental debate.
    1. Doomsayer Mind-set
    2. Cornucopian Mind-set
    3.  Haves vs Have nots
    4.  The Aesthetic Mindset
  2. Each of these mind-sets play an important role in the debates around environmental issues. Obviously, not all of these mind-sets can simultaneously be true.  Select one of the environmental challenges above and discuss about how you can make an argument in support of each the four mind-sets. 

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