Earth Sciences 1081A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Carbon Sink, Soil Retrogression And Degradation, Environmental Geology
5 Dec 2013
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Geology: the science of the process related to the composition, structure and history of earth and its life. Geology is also interdisciplinary science- chemistry, physics, biology. Environmental geology: a form of applied geology where geological information is used to solve land use issues, minimize degradation, predict and possibly mitigate natural hazards, etc. Environmental issues may not become apparent for years. P=population -> the more people on earth, the more resources were using and consuming. A= affluence (standard of living, disposable income) -> the more money we have the more stuff we can buy, even though we might not necessarily need it. T= technology (for example how many computers or televisions in a household) Sustainability improving the quality of life while remaining within the carrying capacity of our support ecosystem: two types of resources. Increased urbanization, industrialization = increased demand for resources increased production of wastes. Leads to: intensive agriculture; soil degradation (e. g. india)
