LIB315 Week 4 Discussion (dq1+dq2)

LIB315 Week 4 Discussion 

Dq1

Read Environmental Racism: An ecumenical study guide. What is your definition of “environmental racism?” According to this document, what is the relationship between the environment and the human spirit? In your opinion, is environmental racism a reality that governments must address, or it is an intellectual construct without a basis in reality? Your initial post should be at least 250-300 words in length. Support your claims with examples from

Dq2

Visit Sustainable Supply Chain – About McDonald’s and review McDonald’s Corporation corporate policies related to “Sustainable Supply Chain,” “Resource Conservation,” and “Environmental Responsibility.” Also, watch The Road to Sustainability – About McDonald’s.

In your opinion, should the public care that large multinational corporations like McDonald’s are promoting sustainable environmental practices? Why do you think McDonalds would invest considerable resources in sustainable programs? Should multinationals that promote sustainable practices be praised for their leadership, condemned for hypocrisy, or ignored because it does not make a difference?