The United States Department of Sustainability: Its Purpose and Moral Underpinnings
Abstract
The United States Department of Sustainability does not exist yet, but culminating efforts of cities and states imply that its emergence could bolster their effects. This notion suggests that, while the movement to balance environmental, social, and economic interests has momentum, it remains at a significant disadvantage without a meaningful federal response. The ill effects of climate change will continue to advance, challenging the conditions for living in our accustomed manners. While practical considerations should motivate the needed mitigatory endeavors, moral demands support this view. The purpose of this article is to flesh out these ideas, revealing the origins of this extension of the executive branch, its purpose, and its moral dimensions.
Recommended Citation
Epting, S. R. (2021). The United States Department of Sustainability: Its Purpose and Moral Underpinnings. Sustainability and Climate Change, 14(2), pp. 84-91. Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1089/scc.2020.0088
Department(s)
Arts, Languages, and Philosophy
Keywords and Phrases
Climate Change; Executive Branch; United States Department of Sustainability
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
2692-2924; 2692-2932
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2021 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., All rights reserved.
Publication Date
06 Apr 2021
