Ecology and Preservation Approaches
posted November 6, 2009 - 8:03pmAccording to Weddell (2006), there are three different approaches to the use of nature and wild organisms. The three approaches are utilitarian, preservationists and sustainable-ecosystem. The utilitarian approach manipulates the environment to serve humans such as damming rivers for renewable “power and water” (4). Scientist routinely manipulates our environments by genetically altering fruits and vegetables. The preservationist believes that nature should be left and protected in its purist form. The current ban on drilling for new oil in Alaska’s wilderness is a perfect example of a preservationist’s viewpoint….
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