ENVS 295: Environmental Engagement
Lewis & Clark College | Spring 2020
I've done a series of posts throughout the semester related to readings, our partnership, our project, and my thoughts on environmental engagement. See below for all posts I've published, in reverse order by date.
Intro No one could have predicted that in the year 2020, everyone’s world was about to flip upside down. It’s been just over 100 years since the US has seen its last pandemic, the H1N1 Virus, or more commonly known as Influenza. The spread of coronavirus has turned an ever-bustling […]
Read MoreIntro: It is the goal of the Center for Diversity and the Environment to act as a catalyst for change that reshapes the current state of environmental affairs lacks the important perspectives of minorities. This is a mindset our group has taken on since the beginning of our partnership with […]
Read MoreA Much Needed Change Our group will be focusing on Albina, a neighborhood in Northeast Portland that has seen its fair share of racial inequality. Since the 20th century, most of Portland’s African American community has lived in this neighborhood. Albina was close to the railroad and docks that a […]
Read MoreBrainstorm: The Center For Diversity and The Environment aims to reshape the current composition of environmental movements that lack racial and ethnic perspectives. In order to give minorities a voice in the field of environmental studies, CDE has programs such as the E42 Program which allow for aspiring environmental leaders […]
Read MoreIntroduction Needless controversy burdens the discourse that needs to take place to progress environmental movements. Some believe that the environment isn’t in any real trouble, others uphold the converse belief that our world is dying and we’re too far gone to save it. Others lay in between the two opposing […]
Read MoreDeficit & Framing Model Models of Environmental Communication is an article that defines the three models of environmental communication; the classical (deficit) model, the framing model, and the contemporary (dialogic) model. The classical (deficit) model communicates in a very “apocalyptic” tone and utilizes shocking statistics to inspire action within the […]
Read MoreDivided Who, Who are we? When learning about the different “who’s” of Environmental Studies we took a more personal approach by first learning about our own identities. Our class began by taking two surveys and unsurprisingly, our peers had very similar results. We started with the Hidden Tribes quiz which […]
Read MoreUnderstanding “Post Truth” We are living in a time like never before. Trump’s inauguration has polarized our nation in such a way that most would deem depressing and in some cases even apocalyptic. Thomas B. Edsall’s article “Trump Is Waiting and He Is Ready” is not only relevant but very […]
Read MoreEffective altruism is a type of research that applies logically sound evidence and careful reasoning to help generate the most desired solution that benefits the most people. In order to properly uphold effective altruism, we must utilize reliable and credible sources as a means of being able to approach any […]
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