ENVS 1000U Study Guide - Final Guide: Ozone Layer, Air Pollution, Energy Intensity
13 Apr 2018
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Sustainability: the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. More people starti(cid:374)g to appre(cid:272)iate the earth"s li(cid:373)ited resour(cid:272)es. More people voicing concerns about our current behaviors. More people realizing contributions of biodiversity and ecosystems. Finding ways to promote: social justice (people, environmental quality (planet, economic well being (profit) True cost: level to which operation costs are covered, external costs of damage. Ozone layer: emissions that damage the ozone layer. Resources: consumption of fossil fuels, proportion of renewable energy sources, energy intensity. Living/land use: land used for transport, proportion of transport in the settlement area. Safety: victims of transport accidents, crime, safe outdoor play, safe routes to school. Solidarity: public service obligations of transport per capita. Individuality: opportunity to choose mode of transport, degree of regulation. Consume less: consumption of resources is limited and the economy must grow.
