EME 466
Energy and Sustainability in Society

Unit 1: Exploration of Values as a Foundation

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Unit 1: Exploration of Values as a Foundation

Read the Nolet (2016) chapter, the Earth Charter, the Declaration of Human Rights, and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and then write about the following:

  • Consider your own values within the larger context of the values held by others as well as the values underlying a sustainability worldview such as those in the assigned readings.
  • Discuss how your own values complement or conflict with broader societal values or the values associated with creating a safe and just space for all now and in the future.
  • Define your personal sustainability worldview succinctly in a few sentences.

Your submission should be

  • supported in literature mentioned above and additional relevant sources if applicable
  • well-written and thoroughly proofread for grammatical errors
  • approximately 500-750 words
Sustainability Worldview Unit 1 Grading Rubric
Grading Criteria Total Possible Points (20)

Substance - Thoroughly answers the questions asked and provides appropriate support of those answers from required course readings (and external sources as relevant). Submission is thoughtful and detailed.

15

Mechanics - Proofread for grammatical and typographical errors and includes appropriate citation where applicable. 

5