CH 24 Tomorrow's World

What is environmental sustainability?

%%Ability to meet humanity’s current needs without compromising the needs to future generations%%

What are the consumption habits of people in highly developed countries?

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What are the five recommendations for sustainable living?

1. Eliminating poverty and stabilizing consumption
2. Protecting and restoring Earth’s resources
3. Providing adequate food for all people
4. Mitigating climate change
5. Designing sustainable cities

Designing sustainable cities

1. Urban transportation systems
2. Innovative approaches to handle water scarcity and sewage treatment

Mitigating climate change

Stabilizing climate requires a comprehensive energy plan

Providing adequate food for all people

1. Link between poverty and food insecurity
2. Agriculture must be improved

Eliminating poverty and stabilizing consumption

Need more trained professionals in developing countries

* Improving quality of life in lower-income countries will require increasing economic growth

Protecting and restoring Earth’s resources

%%Forests and biodiversity must be protected%%

Forests lost because of : cash & pressure from rapid population growth and poverty