Today:

1. The Earth and You • Environmental Problems • Solutions • Turn in Paper Today: “History calls those men the greatest who have ennobled themselves by working for the common good.” Karl Marx

2. The Story of Stuff 10:10-11:50 12:44-17:20

3. Types of pollution • Air Pollution • Water Pollution • Land Pollution

4. Impacts of pollution • Biodiversity loss (extinction of plant and animal species) • Global Warming/Climate change

5. Think about it and prepare to share How do people help and hurt the earth?

6. Team 1 Castillo Corey Marin Jessica Rice Matthew Robinson Kelvin Hurtado Michael Team 2 Gonzalez Alexandra Saucedo Mayra Segovia Marlon Calimquim Vanessa Cicilia Francisco Team 3 Des Rosiers Karlee Park Giho Brentner Kelly Latham Amber Kamigawara Yumiry Team 10 Nabor Isabel Shimotani Brennan Watson Donnail Quintana Alejandra Griffin Janae Team 4 Rios Lady Doyle Justin Tsyplakov Andrey Linares Cristian Searles Melanie Team 5 Martinez Dulce Rodriguez Patsy Pelkie Adam Morgan Jenna Kang Chungyeon Team 6 Axe Jamie Aguilar Karina Fujimoto Reid Kwon Dong Blum Gaye Team 7 Glavis Kristine Umetsu Steven Marquez Mayra Martin Valorie Rodriguez Fabian Team 8 Ancheta Jonathan Lara Pedro Rein Joannelyn Cartagena Katherine Jung Yungyeong Team 9 Noda Kyoko Bishop Corey Udan Neal Shayne Solorzano Anthony Johnson Shanon

7. Groups 1 & 6 Ways we personally help the environment Groups 3 & 8 Ways we personally hurt the environment Groups 2 & 7 Ways my school or employer helps the environment Groups 4 & 9 Ways our school hurts the environment Groups 5 & 10 Ways our jobs hurt the environment

8. Structural Functionalist Perspective Interdependence between humans and earth • Functional for society to take care of earth • Going green saves $

9. Structural Functionalist Perspective • Latent dysfunctions: unintended consequences of human activities

10. Symbolic Interactionist Perspective Media can impact environmental problems Celebrities driving hybrid vehicles can influence consumers

11. Symbolic Interactionist Perspective Greenwashing: deceptive way companies portray themselves as “eco-friendly” even if they are not (5% of good but 95% bad) Disposable diapers are the third largest single consumer item in landfills.

12. Symbolic Interactionist Perspective Greenwashing: deceptive way companies portray themselves as “eco-friendly” even if they are not According to Women’s Voices for the Earth, The Dirt On Cleaning Products Simple Green contains the chemical ethylene glycol butyl ether or EGBE, which is on California’s list of toxic ingredients.

13. Symbolic Interactionist Perspective • U.S. Department of Energy: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/best-worst.shtml 2013-Ford F150 worst fuel economy for pickup trucks 2013-Ford Focus best fuel economy for compact vehicles • Ford Escape Hybrid April 2013: Ford sued, claims that hybrid models don't deliver on fuel-efficiency claim

14. Symbolic Interactionist Perspective Greenwashing in politics: attempt to make a policy seem earth-friendly when it is not (Clear Skies Initiative) Opposed by groups such as the Sierra Club because it: -Allowed 42 million more tons of pollution emitted -Allowed 68 % more Nitrogen Oxide pollution.

15. Symbolic Interactionist Perspective Some environmentalists withdraw from Earth Day Events because of sponsorship from environmentally irresponsible corporations or waste that results

16. Conflict Perspective Wealthy nations have higher rates of consumption that • deplete natural resources • emit pollutants • generate waste

17. Conflict Perspective Wealth, power, and pursuit of profit influence environmental problems Planned obsolescence: manufacturing of products that are intended to become outdated in a short period of time New “eyePhone” Futurama

18. Planned Obsolescence 5.6 billion pounds of electronics-- TVs, stereos, cell phones, and computers were trashed in 2010 (Environmental Protection Agency) Millions of pounds of chemicals and heavy metals in landfills SOLUTIONS: MyGreenElectronics.org Hope Line GreenPhone.com National Coalition Against Domestic violence www.ncadv.org www.cellphonesforlife.org

19. Conflict Perspective • Profit more important than environmental damage

20. Conflict Perspective • Industries use their power to influence politicians

21. Environmental Racism and Classism • Dumping of toxic wastes more frequently in areas with high concentrations of minorities or those of low-income

22. Environmental Racism and Classism The green dots represent toxic release facilities. The orange areas of LA County are where people of color make up 80% or more of the population. The yellow areas represent places where people of color only make up 0%-40% of the population. Source: Thesocietypages.org

23. Conflict Perspective • Social implications: some groups suffer while others profit • Example: Conflict minerals: Sexual violence in Congo fueled by militias warring over minerals Find out how to help: www.enoughproject.org Understanding Conflict Minerals

24. Solutions • Consumer behavior • Corporation buy-in • Environmental Activism • Education • Government policies, regulations, funding

25. Consumer/corporate behavior • Fuel efficient transportation

26. Consumer/corporate behavior • 2. Energy efficient home appliances

27. Consumer/corporate behavior • 3. Natural, organic, and home-made cleaning products

28. Consumer/corporate behavior • 4. Reusable products

29. Consumer/corporate behavior • 5. Going paperless- online banking, mail preference lists

30. Consumer/corporate behavior 6. Farmer’s Markets, shop local Typical grocery store produce travels nearly 1,500 miles Traveling results in pollution LocalHarvest.org

31. Consumer/corporate behavior7. Native and drought tolerant landscaping

32. Consumer/corporate behavior 8. Purchasing products with less packaging

33. 9. Green Energy • Renewable and non-polluting • Solar Energy • Wind Power • Hydrogen Power

34. 10. Environmental Education • Educate elementary school kids about protecting the environment • Free materials for teachers • Free assembly for school • Songs, videos, activities • Website of resources • (http://ladpw.org/epd/) Environmental Defenders

35. Environmental Education

36. Environmental Education Generation Earth Provide training and support to high school teachers and students • Assist campus and community eco-projects. • service learning

37. Environmental Education Toxic Tours People living in areas with high levels of pollution and suffering from very high rates of medical issues • asthma • respiratory illnesses • heart problems • cancer • low birthrates • miscarriages *Extra Credit Toxic Tour Schedule Roberto Cabrales at rcabrales@cbecal.org or (323)826-9771 x107 2 points extra credit, go and type 1 page about your experience

38. Environmental Education Toxic Tours Communities for a Better Environment Huntington Park, Vernon, Bell, Wilmington, Long Beach Tour areas where people live with pollution from freeways, power plants, oil refineries, seaports, airports, and chemical manufacturers. 

39. What is sustainability? Animated

40. Study Guide Test 3 (Chapters 1, 9, 11, 12, Environment) Test will include (use class PowerPoints, notes, text book, and articles): Sociologists to Know Family Gender Immigration Religion Environment

41. Next Class: Test #3 Tues Nov 12th Study guide on website Extra Credit for “I Am” movie typed reflection and notes due Thursday Nov 14th

42. Study Guide Test 3 (Chapters 1, 9, 11, 12, Environment) Test will include (use class PowerPoints, notes, text book, and articles): Sociologists to Know Family Gender Immigration Religion Environment

43. Coming Up May 8th Wed:Test 3 Study guide will be on website this weekend Extra Credit for “I Am” movie due next class

44. Environmental Activism Youth Activism