PPPM 331 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Sulfur Dioxide, Natural Environment, Resource Consumption
16 Dec 2017
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1: natural resource conservation and management: past, present and future. Reasons conservation and management of natural resources is urgent: Earth and ecosystems provide resources that fuel our economy and support our lives. Natural environment is a sink for all wastes - the damage we create threatens our future. Humankind has a need to explore space and advance technology to do so. Failure to manage planet earth has led to: Main driving force behind depletion of resources. In ldcs - (africa) deforestation, desertification, and water pollution. In developed nations - water pollution, air pollution, loss of prime agricultural land. Rise in population is resulting in a decline of the standard of living across the world. All battlefield deaths of soldiers since columbus are replaced in 6 months with our population growth rate. Mdcs (more developed countries) have the most notable demand for resources. Us ranks first in per capita (per person) consumption.
