Environmental Studies Colloquium
November 30, 2000
The Faces and Thoughts Behind Modern-Day Visions For A Sustainable World
Presenter: Amy Seif, Environmental Coordinator
I. What is "Sustainability?"
Sustainable Development
Root of the Word
Definitions
II. How does "sustainability" differ from "environmentalism?"
The Natural Step
Environmentalism's NO vs Sustainability's YES
III. Early thoughts about Sustainability
The Population Bomb
Limits to Growth
Beyond the Limits
Donella Meadows
Dennis Meadows
Follow up to Beyond the Limits
IV. Sustainability Indicators
What's an Indicator?
Sustainable Seattle
Sustainable Cities
V. Ecological Footprint
Footprint Concept
William Rees
VI. Sustainable Living
Ecovillages
VII. There's No Place Like Home
The College