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What is the Tragedy of the Commons?
Overusing of common resources available to the public due to lack of fines or incentives.
What is an Ecological Footprint?
The amount of land and water required to support an individual's lifestyle, often measured in global hectares or the number of Earths.
What are some ways to reduce one's ecological footprint?
Using more public transit, eating less meat, and reducing urban sprawl by building cities up.
What is sustainability?
Living in a way that supports current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
What are indicators of sustainability?
Decrease in biodiversity, increase in meat production, climate change, and growing human population.
What impact does urbanization have on resources?
High population growth in urban regions leads to faster depletion of resources than they can be replenished.
What is urban sprawl?
The expansion of urban areas into suburban regions, often due to loss of place and lifestyle changes.
What are the methods to reduce urban runoff?
Implementing green spaces, improving drainage systems, and using permeable surfaces.
What is mining?
The extraction of ores from the earth for economic purposes, which can have significant ecological impacts.
What is clearcutting?
The complete removal of trees from a forest area, which can lead to loss of biodiversity and increased soil erosion.
What is sustainable forestry?
Practices that maintain forest ecosystems, such as reforestation and protection from pathogens.
What is the Green Revolution?
A period of agricultural transformation characterized by mechanization, genetic modification, and increased use of fertilizers and pesticides.
What is integrated pest management (IPM)?
A sustainable approach to managing pests that combines biological, physical, and chemical methods.
What is aquaculture?
The controlled breeding and harvesting of fish in underwater environments, aimed at reducing pressure on wild fish populations.
What are concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)?
High-density areas where animals are raised for meat production, often leading to environmental concerns.
