Sustainable Development: Introduction, Approach and Environment Ethics — Flashcards

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Sustainable development means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It balances economic growth, social well-being, and envir…

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It is needed because natural resources are being overused, pollution is increasing, climate change is growing, biodiversity is being lost, and population is rising. Sustainable development helps solve…

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Solar energy is renewable, so it can be used without quickly exhausting natural resources. It also helps reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions compared with fossil fuels.

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They are called non-renewable resources because they are limited in supply and cannot be replaced easily in a short time. Their use must be careful because they can get exhausted.

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They are called renewable resources because they are naturally replenished. They can be used again and again if managed properly.

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Pollution harms air, water, and soil. It causes health problems, reduces crop productivity, damages aquatic life, and makes the environment unsafe for present and future generations.

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Climate change increases temperatures, melts glaciers, and causes floods, droughts, and storms. It also raises sea levels, which can threaten coastal areas such as Kochi and Chennai.

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Loss of biodiversity can lead to extinction of species and disturbance of ecological balance. It also affects food security, medicines, and the health of ecosystems.