environmentalism
Protecting nature's systems
Environmentalism is advocacy for protecting the natural world from pollution, resource depletion, and human destruction.
The term covers a spectrum from mainstream conservation efforts to radical activism.
An environmentalist might support recycling programs, oppose offshore drilling, or chain themselves to trees.
Her environmentalism began with childhood hikes and grew into a career in climate policy.
Sixth element, atomic symbol C
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
- global heatingEarth's increasing average temperature
atmosphere · ozone · methane · renewable · Paris Agreement · Kyoto Protocol · glaciers · icecaps
Life as moral center
- anthropocentrismBelief prioritizing human significance
- biophiliaLove of living things
- land ethicMoral duty toward ecosystems
- ecofeminismTheory linking female oppression, ecological destruction
Organism's natural environment
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- endangered speciesOrganisms facing extinction risk
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- reforestationReplanting depleted woodlands
sanctuary · national park · protected areas · reserve · corridor · wetlands · rainforest · ecosystem
Interconnected organisms and surroundings
- biomeMajor ecological community
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- floraPlants of a region
- faunaAnimal life collectively
biotic · abiotic · trophic · habitat · niche · population · community · biosphere
Direct effort for reform
- campaigningActively pursuing political support
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
petition · boycott · awareness · outreach · education · policy · reform · legislation
Self-replenishing natural power
- solarOf the star
- windAir current outdoors
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- hydroelectricGenerated by flowing water
recycling · composting · upcycling · zero-waste · eco-friendly · biodegradable · organic farming · permaculture
carbon
Sixth element, atomic symbol C
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
global heating · atmosphere · ozone · methane · renewable · Paris Agreement · Kyoto Protocol · glaciers · icecaps · permafrost
biocentrism
Life as moral center
- anthropocentrismBelief prioritizing human significance
- biophiliaLove of living things
- land ethicMoral duty toward ecosystems
ecofeminism · intrinsic value · stewardship · holism · animism
habitat
Organism's natural environment
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- endangered speciesOrganisms facing extinction risk
- biodiversityRange of life forms
reforestation · sanctuary · national park · protected areas · reserve · corridor · wetlands · rainforest · ecosystem · natural resources
ecosystem
Interconnected organisms and surroundings
- biomeMajor ecological community
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- floraPlants of a region
fauna · biotic · abiotic · trophic · habitat · niche · population · community · biosphere · keystone species
activism
Direct effort for reform
- campaigningActively pursuing political support
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
grassroots · petition · boycott · awareness · outreach · education · policy · reform · legislation · stewardship
renewable energy
Self-replenishing natural power
- solarOf the star
- windAir current outdoors
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
hydroelectric · recycling · composting · upcycling · zero-waste · eco-friendly · biodegradable · organic farming · permaculture · sustainable agriculture
- 70s Activismantiwar movement, Black Power, boycotts, Cesar Chavez, consciousness raising
- green politicsgreen politics, green parties, green movement, climate justice, climate activism
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, conservationist
- activismboycotts, activists, activist, advocate, demonstrating
- ismscapitalism, socialism, communism, anarchism, racism
- long wordssupercalifragilisticexpialidocious, antidisestablishmentarianism, incomprehensibilities, counterrevolutionary, electroencephalograph
environmentalismindustrialism
Factory-based economic system
deforestation · antienvironmentalism · anti-environmentalism · pollution · climate denialism