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To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy Biodiversity Climate
Manufacturing/industry Justice/equality
To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy
Expanded food production led to increased population and consumption
•It’s one of humanity’s greatest achievements, but at an enormous environmental cost
•Nearly half of the planet’s land surface is used for agriculture
•Chemical fertilizers
•Pesticides
•Erosion
•Changed natural systems
To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed

Agriculture Fisheries
Fish species are in dangerous decline, leading to a decline in health of marine ecosystems
•Fresh and salt water systems are impacted
•Marine Protection Zones
•Sustainable aquaculture
To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests
Trees are a valuable resource
•Construction
•Climate
•Regulate groundwater
•Forests provide habitat
•Recreation
To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water
High quality water supplies are essential for humans and to maintain a healthy environment
To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy
Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy Sources
•Some energy practices can have seriously negative impact on the environment – Coal Mining
To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy Biodiversity Climate Manufacturing/industry Justice/equality
Ecosystem – geographic area including all living things, physical surroundings and natural systems
•Diverse ecosystem can better handle environmental stress
To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy Biodiversity Climate variation Manufacturing/industry Justice/equality
Climate had direct impact on agriculture, fisheries, forests, water systems, etc.
•Radical variation may lead to problems
To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy Biodiversity Climate Manufacturing/industry Justice/equality
Industrial development has positive impact on humanity but seriously negative impact on the environment
To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy Biodiversity Climate Manufacturing/industry Justice/equality
Justice and equal opportunity are key in a sustainable society
•Equal opportunity is NOT equal prosperity
•Oppressive governments: lack of education, poor living conditions, lack of opportunity in general