Title: Environmentalism | Learning to Give
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Environmentalism
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Content: But, this isn't enough. The increase in global human consumption and population has contributed to a climate crisis that requires better environmental policies and radical change in legislation, consumer habits, and an overall change in human lifestyle. The climate crisis does not recognize political borders nor does it discriminate across class, race, or national origin. However, government and human response to the climate crisis is impacted by social and political biases and discrimination. Environmentalism has a significant role in promoting equity and justice as communities of color and people living in poverty face greater environmental challenges and bear higher negative cost from environmental problems (The Lancet, 2018). Western and industrial nations, such as the USA, Russia, China, Germany and much of Europe, have emitted the most greenhouse gases, but developing nations are paying the price for the damage as they battle balancing economic growth and environmental protection. Similarly, the intangible and emotional connection to nature is at risk. The science might be dense behind environmental issues, but the human connection to the environment around us is the most natural connection in our life. Civic environmentalism is the best way for each of us to play our part in the fight against climate change. Western and developed governments, along with giant corporations, should take most of the responsibility and action on reducing the effects of climate change.