Sustainability and Environmental Concepts

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Assumptions

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Beliefs or premises taken for granted without direct evidence, often used in forming hypotheses or models.

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Bias

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A preconceived notion or influence that affects objectivity, especially when interpreting scientific data.

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Constraints

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Factors that limit or restrict actions or choices, such as environmental constraints in sustainability planning.

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Contribute

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To give or add something towards a collective effort, such as contributing to environmental sustainability.

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Criteria

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Standards or principles used for judging or deciding, like the criteria for sustainable farming practices.

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Data set

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A collection of data that is used for analysis or modeling, such as environmental data for sustainability studies.

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Design cycle

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A systematic series of steps used in engineering and technological development to solve problems, often used in designing sustainable solutions.

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Implement

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To put into action or practice, such as implementing sustainability strategies in industry.

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Natural hazards

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Environmental phenomena that can cause damage or loss, including earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes.

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Natural resources

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Materials found in the environment that humans use for energy, building, and other needs, such as fossil fuels, water, and minerals.