View one or more of the following YouTube TED Talks videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCVQdr9QFwY: Upon realizing her generation won’t have a future unless the world’s politicians act now on climate change, then 15-year-old Greta Thunberg skipped school in August 2018 to protest outside the Swedish parliament. What started as a one person strike soon gained global momentum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k2-SzlDGko&feature=youtu.be: In this talk, Dan Miller shares his passion and empathy for saving our planet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtu9GHhiK0o&feature=youtu.be: In this talk, journalist Jelmer Mommers discusses the real story behind climate change. The truth is more human and peaceful than fiction, because millions of people are working to end the era of fossil fuels, along with the violence and inequality that have accompanied this era from the beginning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZT6YpCsapg&feature=youtu.be: In this video, Paul Gilding discusses the consumed space by humans living on earth and the resources used. He addresses the devastating consequences in his terrifying yet hopeful talk.
Reflect on the issues discussed in the video(s) you viewed. Address the following points in your discussion post:
What is the speaker’s point of view about the topic? Is the speaker biased?
What ethical issues and ethical reasoning are argued?
Do you think that environmental issues have moral and ethical implications? Why or why not?
Do you agree with the speaker’s point of view? Be specific and thorough. Express how and why you agree or disagree, and discuss how ethics and values contribute to your opinion. Consider the theoretical concepts discussed in the course. Do not just state your viewpoint; rather, provide relevant details to support your findings and/or position.