Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
environmental sustainability - Coggle Diagram
environmental sustainability
definitions
principles
stimulate technological innovation, advance competitiveness and improve our quality of life.
other definition
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
concepts
balancing a growing economy, protection for the environment, and social responsibility,
components
society
culture & history
accessibility
health
values
equity
economy
tax burden
business development
employment
trade
productivity
environment
biodiversity
air/water pollution
habitat preservation
esthetic
Pollution
types of resources
non-renewable
def: cant generated continuously without decay
can use only once
limited supply
high carbon emission
effect global warming and environmental impact
Eg: fossil fuel, non-metallic mineral, metallic mineral
renewable
low carbon emissions
expensive to create
unlimited amounts
not effect global warming but have environmental effect
can use more than once
def: can generate continuously without decay
Eg: wind, water, solar energy and tides
development issues
positive
generates lots of money
business development
reduce tax burdens
negative
rapid depletion
high environment impact
failure of sustainable development
desertification
deforestration
extinction
environmental degradation
causes
overpopulation
urban sprawl
effects
health issues
environmental issues
increase traffic
increase public expenditure
causes
high standard living
lack urban planning
low land rates
high population growth
industrial pollution
waste dumping
extensive farming
overfishing
industrialization
lack of environmental regulations
how to promote?
use wind energy
use solar energy
crop rotation
efficient water fixtures
green space
sustainable forestry
sustainable fishing practices