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To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy Biodiversity Climate
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Manufacturing/industry Justice/equality
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To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy
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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 |
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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 |
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To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests
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Trees are a valuable resource
•Construction •Climate •Regulate groundwater •Forests provide habitat •Recreation |
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To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water
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High quality water supplies are essential for humans and to maintain a healthy environment
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To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy
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Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy Sources
•Some energy practices can have seriously negative impact on the environment – Coal Mining |
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To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy Biodiversity Climate Manufacturing/industry Justice/equality
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Ecosystem – geographic area including all living things, physical surroundings and natural systems
•Diverse ecosystem can better handle environmental stress |
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To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy Biodiversity Climate variation Manufacturing/industry Justice/equality
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Climate had direct impact on agriculture, fisheries, forests, water systems, etc.
•Radical variation may lead to problems |
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To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy Biodiversity Climate Manufacturing/industry Justice/equality
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Industrial development has positive impact on humanity but seriously negative impact on the environment
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To achieve sustainability, the following factors MUST be addressed: Agriculture Fisheries Forests Water Energy Biodiversity Climate Manufacturing/industry Justice/equality
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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 |