Part 1
Rationale In Support Of the Choice
Loss of biodiversity is an important concern because it affects the fate of humans on the face of the earth. The issue is approached from an ecocentric angle because it focuses on saving all species from extinction. Human activities cause an extinction threat through the loss of biodiversity. Nevertheless, humanity depends on the threatened ecosystem for survival, which makes the subject an important environmental concern. The earth is on the course of the first greatest mass extinction after the annihilation of dinosaurs, which took place approximately sixty-five million years ago. Scientists speculate that over half of the existing animal and plant species may become extinct before 2100 (Middleton, 2013). Instrumental values considered are the role played by humans in causing biodiversity and, hence, the need to brainstorm the appropriate and possible countermeasures.
Part 2
Ethical issues associated with the environmental concern: Loss of biodiversity
Humanity is, directly and indirectly, responsible for the loss of biodiversity, but other factors also play a huge role. Activities such as habitat destruction, overharvesting/hunting, invasion of animal and plant reserves, and the dynamics of the rapid climate change are some factors attributable to human activity (Tomalin, 2013). When examining or evaluating the ethical perspective of the subject, one has to consider the fact that humans should care for and protect other species, a responsibility that is now compromised by the desire to advance and improve human life at the expense of other life forms. Religions and cultures from diverse national and ethnic backgrounds conform to the conception that humanity is responsible for other species (Tomalin, 2013). Therefore, they should undertake appropriate measures to reverse some of the activities that lead to the loss of biodiversity.
References
Middleton, N. (2013). An Introduction to Environmental Issues. New York: Routledge.
Tomalin, E. (2013). Biodivinity and Biodiversity: The Limits to Religious Environmentalism. California: Ashgate Publishing.
