A set of rules oulining human responsibility concerning environmental ethics defines the relationship toward "the surroundings, both biotic and abiotic" "collectively called the environment" (Blackmore, 1997). Any person who has ever given a thought to the need to protect and develop the environment has either implicit or explicit code of ethics regarding these issues that determines everyday behavior patterns. In the same way, I also have my own values and ethics regarding environmental issues that define my responsibility to the natural environment. Although at times I can violate these values when the situation proves to be too challenging, I nevertheless hold them in high esteem.
First of all, my ethical approach is grounded in the belief that "we must recognize the inherent rights of nature and natural systems to survive intact" (Blackmore, 1997). All too often human beings view nature simply as a pleasant surrounding for their leisure time or a resource for economic activity.......
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