2.9 HOW CAN WE USE NATURAL RESOURCES SUSTAINABLY?

Question 1

What is sustainability?

Answer 1

Ability to maintain something - natural resources

Question 2

Actions to improve sustainability can operate at a number of levels such as..

Answer 2

1. Local (First level)
2. National (Second level)
3. International (Third level)

Question 3

First level to improve sustainability:

Answer 3

Local
- By individuals, schools, communities…
E.g.
1. Recycling
2. Saving energy by using low-energy lightbulbs

Question 4

Second level to improve sustainability:

Answer 4

National
- UK government offer incentives to companies and people to use renewable energy sources

Question 5

Third level to improve sustainability:

Answer 5

International
- United Nations are working with countries to encourage them to work together to tackle global issues
E.g.
Earth Day