Green Energy and Masdar City

What is sustainability?

• Sustainability is the process of depleting natural resources for short-term gain.

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

• Sustainability is only relevant for certain industries, not all.

• Sustainability is a concept that does not consider future generations.

How does green energy contribute to sustainability practices?

• Green energy has no impact on carbon emissions

• Green energy increases reliance on fossil fuels

• Green energy harms the environment

• Green energy reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowers carbon emissions, and promotes environmental sustainability.

What are some examples of renewable energy sources?

• Nuclear energy

• Oil energy

• Solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy, biomass

• Coal energy

Explain the concept of carbon footprint.

• Carbon footprint is the measure of the weight of carbon in the atmosphere.

• Carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide released by burning fossil fuels.

• Carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by human activities, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). It measures the impact individuals, organizations, or products have on the environment in terms of carbon emissions.

• Carbon footprint is the term used to describe the impact of deforestation on the environment.

How can individuals reduce their carbon footprint?

• By driving more frequently

• By supporting non-renewable energy sources

• By using public transportation, biking or walking instead of driving, reducing energy consumption at home, eating a plant-based diet, and supporting renewable energy sources.

• By increasing energy consumption at home

What is the role of recycling in sustainability?

• Recycling leads to resource depletion

• Recycling has no impact on sustainability

• Recycling reduces waste, conserves resources, and decreases pollution, contributing to a more sustainable environment.

• Recycling increases waste production

Discuss the importance of water conservation in sustainable practices.

• Water conservation has no impact on sustainable practices

• Water conservation is only relevant in urban areas

• Water conservation plays a key role in sustainable practices by preserving resources, reducing energy consumption, protecting ecosystems, and mitigating water scarcity.

• Water conservation leads to increased pollution

How does Masdar City incorporate sustainable practices in its design?

• Using fossil fuels as the main energy source

• Utilizing renewable energy sources, implementing water-saving technologies, promoting walkability and public transportation, and incorporating green spaces.

• Promoting car dependency and discouraging public transportation

• Implementing water-wasting technologies

What are some benefits of using solar energy?

• Renewable, cost-effective, low maintenance, environmentally friendly, suitable for remote locations

• High maintenance

• Non-renewable

• Expensive

Why is it important to promote sustainable transportation?

• Sustainable transportation helps mitigate environmental impacts and improve overall quality of life.

• There are no benefits to improving overall quality of life through sustainable transportation

• Promoting sustainable transportation is too costly

• Sustainable transportation has no positive impact on the environment