Is the ability to meet the needs of the present without decreasing opportunities for the future. , Sustainability, Economic growth that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. , Sustainable Development, Economic growth that: Meets needs of the present - Does not compromise future - Meets needs of world poor - Can occur only within limits of the environment , Sustainable Development, Using goods and services for our needs - Minimizes use of resources - Eliminate consumption overpopulation , Sustainable Consumption, the use of goods and services that satisfy basic human needs and improve the quality of life but that also minimize resource use. , Sustainable Consumption , Factors that affect sustainable consumption include: , Population - Economic activities - Technology choices - Social values - Personal preferences - Government policies , ..... which recognizes that individual happiness and quality of life are not necessarily linked to the accumulation of material goods , Voluntary Simplicity , How should you live? Voluntary Simplicity , Material wealth not required for happiness -Values and character important , Environmental Worldviews Helps us make sense of: , How the environment works -Our place in the environment -Right and wrong behaviors  , Two extremes Environmental Worldviews :, Western - Deep ecology , A worldview based on how the environment works, our place in the environment, and right and wrong environmental behaviors. , Worldview , A worldview based on human superiority over nature, the unrestricted use of natural resources, and economic growth to manage an expanding industrial base. , Western Worldview , A worldview based on harmony with nature, a spiritual respect for life, and the belief that humans and all other species have an equal worth. , Deep Ecology Worldview , Right of everyone to protection from environmental harm , Environmental Justice, Moral sense of fairness & equality , Environmental Justice, Who is exposed to the most pollutants? - Where are many landfills and toxic waste facilities located ?, Environmental Justice , Development Goal:, improve quality of human life, Unequal distribution of resources - Many live on less than $2 per day ,How can this problem be  , Education Is Key! Support for environmental educatio , Biodiversity , variety of living organisms , ..... are part of Earth s web of life , Humans, Much ....is in the developin world , biodiversity, to Protecting Biodiversity , Need for more scientists -Proper management of land - Every countery needs a plan, Protecting Biodiversity  Where Do We Start?, Individuals matter :Simple, small changes; reduce consumption - National level :Commitment to sustainability andKnow your leaders .

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