Declaration of Interdependence Analysis: Earth Song and Footprints

This assignment analyzes the Declaration of Interdependence and the song "Earth Song." Part A addresses the concept of ecological footprints, outlining three ways individuals can minimize their environmental impact, such as judicious use of fossil fuels, responsible use of plastics, and efficient water consumption. The assignment presents an agreement with the declaration's concern about biodiversity loss, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all organisms and the consequences of environmental degradation, including air pollution and climate change. Part B lists five impactful images from the "Earth Song" video that relate to climate change, endangered species, and interdependence, such as a bulldozer in a forest and images of a war-torn city juxtaposed with green fields. Two poignant lines from the song are also highlighted. The assignment underscores the urgency of balancing industrial development with environmental preservation, reflecting on the responsibility humans have in protecting the planet.

Part A
Question 1
“This we believe” section of the declaration of independence identifies an announcement about
clean air, water, and soil. Based on the declaration three areas where we can minimize our
ecological footprints go asunder.
 Judicious use of Fossil fuels, by promoting the use of bicycles and electric vehicles.
 Justified and repeat the use of plastic and polythene.
 Justified use of the water for personal consumption, minimization of the water wastage
by using correct taps and devices like fountains and water recycling technologies attached
to fittings.
Question 2
I agree with the first paragraph of “this we believe” section of the declaration where a concern
related to the extinction of biodiversity has been expressed. This section of the declaration raises
a poignant question related to the ecological balance of the components of Mother Nature.
Advance studies in the environmental science establish that every single organism present in the
surface of the earth is important because it is playing a certain role. Plants are releasing oxygen,
human beings are thriving for it, this way humans are dependent on the plants. Rains are
necessary for us to collect potable water, in the absence of the rains many areas of the world will
face famine and human civilization may feel this pang of extinction (McClure, 2020). Air
pollution is another area, chemical pollutants like Carbon and Nitrogen are polluting the air, and

the long term impacts of this pollution can cause dire consequences for future generations
(Crespo, 2020).
Humans are duty-bound to act as the powerful yet most responsible part of the Mother Nature,
the time has come when we are required to strike a harmony between industrial development and
preservation of the natural resources while abiding by the Triple Bottom line.
Part B
List of Five images from the song
1. The opening shot of the song where the video is observing a silence, an Image of
a bulldozer hovering inside a dense forest.
2. While reciting the words “ Is there a time for the first time, the corpse of an
endangered Elephant can be seen.
3. The visuals of the aboriginal people looking at the trees falling
4. Visuals of a depleted, war struck the city and the flashback of the green fields in
the same area.
5. Montage showing the restoration of nature and humans looking helplessly at
nature’s revenge
Two lines from the song
Line One
What about Killing fields, have we lost their trust.

Line Two
This crying earth, these weeping shores, what we have done to the earth.

Referenes
Crespo, G. (2020). Air pollution can cross state lines, and with deadly consequences, the study
says. CNN, https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/12/health/premature-mortality-cross-state-
air-pollution-study/index.html.
McClure, L. (2020). McClure: More wolves, species management is bringing balance back to
Isle Royale. Lancing state JOurnal,
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinion/contributors/viewpoints/2020/01/17/
viewpoint-restoration-isle-royale-wolves-track/4490037002/.