Insights on Environmental Ethics one.docx

this is all about ethics

1. St. Catherine’s College, Inc.
6019 Carcar City, Cebu, Philippines
Tel. No. [phone]  [phone]
Navoa, John Michael D. BSED-1E ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 04-21-25
Insights on Environmental Ethics
Environmental ethics is a crucial and timely topic, especially as we face
increasing threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. After watching
the video on environmental ethics, I was deeply reminded of our moral responsibility to
care for the Earth not just for ourselves, but for future generations, animals, and all
living things that share this planet with us.
One of the most powerful ideas I took from the video is the concept that nature
has intrinsic value. This means that the environment is not just valuable because it
provides resources like water, food, or timber, but because it has worth in and of itself.
Forests, oceans, rivers, and mountains deserve respect and protection regardless of
how useful they are to humans. This challenges the traditional human-centered mindset
and urges us to adopt a more holistic, Earth-centered perspective.
The video also emphasized the importance of stewardship. As the most
intelligent and capable species, we have the duty to be caretakers, not exploiters. This
includes reducing our carbon footprint, recycling properly, supporting sustainable
practices, and standing against environmental destruction caused by greed or
negligence. Even small actions like conserving water, planting trees, or reducing single-
use plastics can create a ripple effect when adopted by many.
Moreover, environmental ethics encourages critical reflection on our lifestyle and
choices. It pushes us to ask: Do my actions harm the environment? Am I living in a way
that promotes harmony with nature or conflict against it? These are not easy questions,
but they are necessary for real change.
In conclusion, environmental ethics is not just about protecting the environment it
is about redefining our relationship with it. The Earth does not belong to us; we belong
to it. We must act with wisdom, humility, and compassion if we hope to build a
sustainable future.