Sustainability

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What is sustainability?

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Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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How are resources used in sustainable development?

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In sustainable development, resources are used in ways that preserve ecosystem services.

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What is the current world population?

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Approximately 8 billion.

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What has happened to resource consumption in the last several hundred years?

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Resource consumption has increased dramatically.

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What does renewable mean?

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Able to be replaced or regenerated in a short period of time.

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What is ocean acidification?

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Ocean acidification occurs when oceans absorb CO2, forming carbonic acid.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replaced or regenerated within a human timescale, such as fossil fuels.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Solar energy is an example of a renewable resource.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in sustainability?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, providing essential services like pollination and water purification.

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What is the concept of ecological footprint?

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The ecological footprint measures the environmental impact of an individual or community in terms of land and water area required.