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In a Sand County Almanac, Leopold argues that it is time to extend the concept of ethics to the environment. Human attitudes and consciousness related to the environment can and should change. Leopold uses a moral and philosophical argument, whereas Carson uses a more emotional and evidence-based argument. Both these approaches continue to inform sensible domestic and foreign policy related to synthetic pesticide use. Interestingly, many scientists decry programs that minimize pesticide use because of the collusion between science and chemical industries. Chemical industries offer lucrative positions to the world's top scientists. Ames and Gold, for example, make illogical arguments about pesticides. "If reducing synthetic pesticides makes fruits and vegetables more expensive, thereby decreasing consumption, then the cancer rate will increase, especially for the poor," (1041). Ames and Gold fail to see that it is possible to increase healthy food intake among the poor without exposing the poor to toxic chemical pesticides.
A proposal for changing attitudes and perceptions about pesticide use ultimately results in different agricultural practices....
There needs to be an evidence-based solution. A solution that draws from the latest scientific evidence that is not sponsored by the major chemical companies will be costly. However, countries in Europe as well as North America, South America, Africa, and Asia can join together in a commitment to a mutually beneficial land use ethic.
Works Cited
Ames, B.N. And Gold, L.S. "Environmental pollution, pesticides, and the prevention of cancer: misconceptions." The FASEB Journal. Volume 11, No. 3, p. 1041-1052.
Carson, Rachel. Silent Spring. Houghton Mifflin, 1962
Forget, Gilles. "Pesticides and the Third World." Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Vol. 32, Issue 1, 1991.
Leopold, Aldo. A Sand County Almanac. Oxford University Press.
Regan, Tom. "The Nature and Possibility of an Environmental Ethic." Environmental Ethics. Volume 3, Issue 1, 1981, p. 19-34.
Salako, a.A., Sholeye, O.O. And Dairo, O.O. "Beyond pest control: A closer look at the health implication of pesticides usage." Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences Vol. 4(2), pp. 37-42.
Works Cited
Ames, B.N. And Gold, L.S. "Environmental pollution, pesticides, and the prevention of cancer: misconceptions." The FASEB Journal. Volume 11, No. 3, p. 1041-1052.
Carson, Rachel. Silent Spring. Houghton Mifflin, 1962
Forget, Gilles. "Pesticides and the Third World." Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Vol. 32, Issue 1, 1991.
Leopold, Aldo. A Sand County Almanac. Oxford University Press.
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