CHE 310 Lecture 6: CHE310Environmental

• School: Stony Brook University
• Department: Chemistry
• Course: CHE 310
• Professor: Katherine Aubrecht

Document Summary

Sustainable- the satisfaction of basic economic, social, and security needs now and in the future without undermining the natural resources base and environmental quality on which life depends. Sustainable development- management of resources to ensure long-term quality and abundance [achieving an appropriate balance between economic growth and preservation of natural resources. ] Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level. (esp. of development, exploitation, or agriculture) conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources. Management of resources to ensure long-term quality and abundance. [achieving an appropriate balance between economic growth and preservation of natural resources]. An addition to the natural environment would be any byproducts from the production of so, etching or an irregular amount of a chemical or object due to human use and consumption. Resource exhaustion, climate change, disruption of ecosystems, and increasing conflict among the peoples of the world. Sustainability means changing our ways so these dire consequences can be avoided.