Throughout the past few weeks the impact of environmental sociology is astonishing. From climate change, to hurricane Katrina each week brought new ideas to how the globalizing world is destroying our current resources one step at a time. The film Stephen Svenson showed on Hurricane Katrina was able to show activism on an individual level similar to that of Susan Koswan. Her presentation on the banning on pesticides truly showed how one person can influence many to provide for the greater good. I thought it was inspiring to see the number of young activists giving their time to support those in need.
Although, there seemed to be greater plans to ensure that the impacts of Hurricane Katrina happen again, I couldn’t help but wonder why this was not done in the first place. The discussion of the barge was intriguing since it had not been addressed in any other video or debate. The neighborhoods could be rebuilt however the spirit and people that resided within them will never be the same. Only those who had lived their previously can contend to this fact. The lower ninth ward was an area that was extremely damaged by Katrina. Even though, houses can be rebuilt, it will take a while before individuals will be able to forget the devastation that occurred there. Furthermore, with all the money and organizations involved with the devastation of Katrina, one would think that the rebuild who have progressed in a more timely manor?