Geography

Sustainability

The ability to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, often focusing on environmental preservation, economic viability, and social equity.

Ecological Footprint

A measure of 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 to absorb the waste generated.

Pollutants

Substances that cause harm to the environment, often affecting air, water, and soil quality.

Preventative Strategies

Approaches aimed at reducing or eliminating potential environmental harm before it occurs.

Mitigation Strategies

Actions taken to reduce the severity or impact of environmental issues, often focusing on minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing resilience to climate change.

Adaptation Strategies

Methods to adjust to environmental changes and reduce vulnerability to their impacts.

Sources

Natural products that can be used/converted by humans for our use. E.g. coal → fuel

Sinks

Processes in natural environment that absorb waste.

Services

Things done for humans by the natural environment that don’t produce consumables. E.g. forests absorb carbon dioxide

Spirituality

Personal relationships humans have with the environment. E.g. Indigenous Australians connection the land, hiking