Environmental Ethics for the Long Term

Environmental Ethics for the Long Term: An Introduction, 1st Edition, is a textbook that introduces environmental ethics by examining humanity's moral responsibilities toward distant future life alongside pressing global problems. Written by John Nolt, the work traces how ethical consideration broadens beyond humanity across extensive time horizons.

The volume integrates scientific findings, logical analysis, and ethical theory to evaluate major contemporary challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource security. Through this framework, it derives concrete policy recommendations from established moral principles.

Intended for introductory environmental ethics courses, the text supports undergraduate study with instructional tools. These aids include chapter outlines, explanations of key terminology when first mentioned, annotated suggestions for further reading, and an extensive glossary.