Lo3 + 4 Sustainability And Future Development Flashcards
1
Q
What is a carbon footprint ?
A
A measure of the total green house gasses and emissions caused by a person, group or a nation. Being a result of combustion to meet their energy needs
2
Q
What is meant by an ecological footprint
A
An ecological footprint is based on consumption over a specific year
Expressed as the amount of land required to support the use of natural resources.
3
Q
What is meant by the concept of one planet living ?
A
Studies show that each person is entitled to 1.84 hectares to live.
4
Q
What actions could be taken in western nations to reduce their ecological footprint?
A
- reduce individual transport
- produce less waste
- increasing home efficiency
5
Q
Describe three approaches by todays society to achieve one planet living
A
Zero carbon - making buildings efficient
Zero waste - reduce waste sent to landfill
- sustainable transport
