Ecological pyramid

I believe the solution lies within the concept of “Living with Less” (LwL). The “LwL” approach to life offers people affordable housing, the ability to become debt-free or minimize their living expenses, and the opportunity to leave a smaller ecological foot print on the Earth. Adopting the “LwL” philosophy will allow everyone to do their part to help maintain resources, be less wasteful, and ensure there is still enough for generations to come. Americans collectively have had the same…

Water is a significant resource for the country of New Zealand with the country’s population growing, agricultural sector expanding and our climate changing from too dry to too wet and vice versa constantly. For some regions of New Zealand, the water and wastewater sector produce a considerable amount of the local greenhouse gas emissions. Grey water is relatively clean water from showers, baths, and sinks. This water can be cleaned and reused however many homes do not have a greywater system,…

Sustainability is concerned with the promoting of the most effective use of resources, the protection of the environment and ecosystems and the development of a more equitable world society. As sustainability includes different issues, is often difficult to define precise terms of it. Considering the Venn diagram, sustainability can be described as the intersection of three main issues as environmental, economic and social issues. Sustainability Venn diagram…

(how far the ecosystem can support a population before being damaged) of the environment. Balancing liveability with sustainability can be a difficult task, especially when those who grant you power expect a better quality of life along a smaller ecological footprint. This is the purpose of the smart growth principles - principles that promote the urban planning and development theories that prevent urban sprawl - to enhance quality of life, to preserve the natural environment, and to…

The focus of this investigation is to record, process and interpret the zonation of a community of species on the rocky shore of Te Raekaihou Point. The site data was collected from the rocky shore at Te Raekaihou Point, and my chosen species are the Blue-Banded-Periwinkle (Austrolittorina antipodum), and the Brown-Barnacles (Chamaesipho brunnea). The community pattern found in the rocky shore is zonation. Zonation is the division of plants and animals into distinct horizontal bands, or ‘zones’…

1. Explain what sustainability means to you. Sustainability looks outside typical business strategies to employ holistic solutions that address the impact of decisions on available resources, social equity and the natural environment. The practice of sustainability is an opportunity to facilitate responsible development on a global scale. 2. Describe your current career. I am employed in Water Resources Business Development for the City of Mesa. My profession places me in a leadership position…

review of local information sources. 3. Non-market ecosystem service & market values: The economic value of the ecosystem benefits will be assessed for each land cover type. The valuation will be based on the TEEB methodology described in their Ecological and Economic Foundations report. The market value of croplands will be estimated based on average net farm revenue per hectare in Ontario (Wilson, 2012). Work…

1. I think this would be a great entry level introduction to the basics of economics. This lesson can be taught in a 6th or 7th grade class. This lesson uses an ice cream stand simulation to teach the concepts of supply and demand. Since the lesson focuses around an ice cream stand simulation it creates a fun engaging activity to get the kids involved (I mean who doesn’t love ice cream)! The students are given the opportunity to create their own small business which I think is awesome. I think…

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The article in The Economist entitled “The parable of the sage grouse” (May 5, 2018) is ultimately about the perceived dangers of Ryan Zinke’s actions as Unites States Secretary of the Interior. The Economist is a weekly international newspaper that can be purchased in most major cities around the world. I accessed the print version of the article, but it can also be accessed online. The print version of the newspaper can be purchased for US$7.99 per issue which could be cost prohibitive for…