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Can you help me understand the Buddhist beliefs regarding the following areas of environmental ethics?

1. Land development in regards to deforestation and loss of habitats?

2. Agricultural chemicals in regards to their use in crops and the ecosystem?

3. The usage of genetically engineered foods and food additives?

4. The waste and use of natural resources in the consumerism of the United States?

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Hi Lynn,

Your questions are not on Buddhism.   Since you asked, this is my personal opinion.

1. Land development in regards to deforestation and loss of habitats?
Inevitably you can't stop it.  As population increases, there will be greater need for "development."  It is very important to have good government control.

2. Agricultural chemicals in regards to their use in crops and the ecosystem?
These are very harmful to the environment, and even harmful for consumption.  There should be stringent control by the government.

3. The usage of genetically engineered foods and food additives?
Definitely a "No No."  A lot on cancer causing agents are found in food additives.

4. The waste and use of natural resources in the consumerism of the United States?
This is really wasteful.  Millions are starving out there.

Hope this helps.

Take care.

justin Choo

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When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than 1500 questions since joining this category. You may like to give me the honor to answer your question.

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I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 40 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple. My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @ http://www.ksridhammananda.com

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I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.

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YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @ http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/ Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)

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Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)

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