Sustainability

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What is sustainability?

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Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves balancing environmental, social, and economic factors.

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What is an ecological footprint?

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An ecological footprint measures the environmental impact of an individual, community, or organization, expressed as the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed and absorb the waste generated.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Non-renewable resources are resources that do not replenish at a sustainable rate, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and minerals.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can cause adverse effects on living organisms and ecosystems.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

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What is overpopulation?

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Overpopulation occurs when a population exceeds the carrying capacity of its environment, leading to resource depletion and environmental degradation.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the large-scale removal of trees from forests or other lands, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land and loss of biodiversity.

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What is sustainable development?

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Sustainable development is a development approach that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment for future generations.