All Flashcards
How can reducing meat consumption promote sustainability?
It lowers the demand for land, water, and energy used in livestock farming.
How can using public transportation promote sustainability?
It reduces greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
How can using renewable energy sources promote sustainability?
It reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.
How can reducing consumption promote sustainability?
It lowers the demand for resources and reduces waste generation.
How can recycling promote sustainability?
It conserves resources and reduces landfill waste.
How can sustainable forestry promote sustainability?
It ensures long-term forest health and biodiversity.
How can water treatment systems promote sustainability?
It reduces water pollution and protects aquatic ecosystems.
How can air pollution control devices promote sustainability?
It reduces emissions and improves air quality.
How can community oversight of plant operations promote sustainability?
It ensures environmental regulations are followed and impacts are monitored.
How can implementing waste reduction programs promote sustainability?
It reduces the amount of waste going to landfills and conserves resources.
Define ecological footprint.
The area of land needed to support an individual's consumption and waste.
Define sustainability.
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Define biocapacity.
The capacity of an ecosystem to produce useful biological materials and to absorb waste materials generated by humans, using current management schemes and extraction technologies.
Define environmental degradation.
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; habitat destruction; the extinction of wildlife; and pollution.
Define ecological footprint.
The area of land needed to support an individual's consumption and waste.
What is biocapacity?
The capacity of an ecosystem to produce useful biological materials and absorb waste.
Define sustainability.
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What is environmental degradation?
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; habitat destruction; the extinction of wildlife; and pollution.
Define carbon footprint.
The total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, event, organization, or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent.
What is resource depletion?
The using up of natural resources faster than they can be replenished.
Define deforestation.
The clearing of forests for other land uses.
What is plastic pollution?
The accumulation of plastic objects and particles (e.g. plastic bottles, bags and microbeads) in the Earth's environment that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitat, or humans.
Define water usage.
The quantity of water used for a specific purpose.
What are CO2 emissions?
Carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere through various processes.