What is the relationship between “nature” and the environment? To what extent is anything more natural than anything else? How does our verbal concept of nature effect the environment itself? Would we think about the world around us differently if we didn’t have the conceptual lines drawn by the perceived “nature”? To what extent would the plight of environmentalism be aided or harmed by re-evaluating the definition of nature?
It might be helpful if you also explore the relationship of the language used in discussion of environmental topics and the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of certain movements. The impact of phrases like “go green” or “going of the grid” can effect how we think about these different things. For example, what is the advantage of saying “gray water” instead of “dirty water” or “waste water”?
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