NYC Horse and Carriage Controversy Terminology
Right - that which is socially, lawfully, or morally correct. In most cases this term is defined by one's personal experience in life. What is "right" to me is not necessarily "right" to someone else. To make a right decision is to weigh the costs and benefits of all alternatives and make a decision that is the most beneficial to all of those involved.
Congested City - an urban area that is filled with a high level of automobile traffic, pedestrians, and mass transit where there are not enough outlets to comfortably support such high levels. Congestion causes mental stress on humans and animals and physical and biological stress on the environment and health. There is also a greater contribution to pollution.
Economy vs. Environment - the classic competition between environmental issues and economic issues. The environment in this equation can include human health, wildlife health, or environmental quality. The economy can be at any level, either micro or macro. Environment usually loses in the equation, because people can identify with other people losing their jobs or homes. To fight for the environment usually means to look to long-term goals rather than the short-terms views that economic benefits provide.
Health Environment - those conditions that dictate the overall health of a living organism. In the case of carriage horses, the working and living environments have a great impact on the physical and mental health of the horse. Having to breathe noxious fumes, constantly walk on hard surfaces, and wear heavy leads lead to the horses only being able to work for 4 years.
Environmentally-friendly - any service, act, or product that does not contribute or contributes minimally to further negative impact on the earth. Some examples of being environmentally friendly are recycling, reusing, electric autos, riding bicycles, and organic farming.
Congested City - an urban area that is filled with a high level of automobile traffic, pedestrians, and mass transit where there are not enough outlets to comfortably support such high levels. Congestion causes mental stress on humans and animals and physical and biological stress on the environment and health. There is also a greater contribution to pollution.
Economy vs. Environment - the classic competition between environmental issues and economic issues. The environment in this equation can include human health, wildlife health, or environmental quality. The economy can be at any level, either micro or macro. Environment usually loses in the equation, because people can identify with other people losing their jobs or homes. To fight for the environment usually means to look to long-term goals rather than the short-terms views that economic benefits provide.
Health Environment - those conditions that dictate the overall health of a living organism. In the case of carriage horses, the working and living environments have a great impact on the physical and mental health of the horse. Having to breathe noxious fumes, constantly walk on hard surfaces, and wear heavy leads lead to the horses only being able to work for 4 years.
Environmentally-friendly - any service, act, or product that does not contribute or contributes minimally to further negative impact on the earth. Some examples of being environmentally friendly are recycling, reusing, electric autos, riding bicycles, and organic farming.
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