Sustainability and Natural Resources: Introduction

The video explores the historical abundance of natural resources in North America, such as dense forests and clean streams, and how these resources have been depleted over time due to human activities. It highlights the near extinction of the American Buffalo by 1892 and raises questions about the changes in natural resources, their current state, and how they can be sustained. The video aims to investigate sustainability and the choices we can make to preserve natural resources for the future.

In what ways can drinking water sources be affected by environmental changes?

What factors contributed to the decline of the American Buffalo by 1892?

How have natural resources changed from the time of Native Americans to today?

What are some ways we can sustain natural resources over time?

What choices can individuals make to help sustain natural resources?