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What is resource?
A stock or supply of something that has a value or a purpose. The three most important are food, energy and water.
Resource management.
The control and monitoring of resources so that they do not become depleted or exhausted.
Industrialisation.
An increase in the processing of raw materials and the manufacture of goods in factories.
Agribusiness
Application of business skills to agriculture.
Local food sourcing
A method of food production and distribution that is local, rather than national and/or international. Food is grown (or raised) and harvested close to the consumers’ homes, then distributed over much shorter distances.
Malnutrition
A poorly-balanced diet lacking in vitamins and minerals which leads to health problems.
Undernutrition
Not having enough food in terms of calories consumed per day.
Food Miles
The distance covered supplying food to customers.
Organic produce.
Food which is produced using environmentally and animal friendly farming methods on organic farms.
Fossil fuel
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.
Carbon footprint
A measurement of all the greenhouse gases we individually produce, through burning fossil fuels for electricity, transport etc, expressed as tonnes (or kg) of carbon-dioxide equivalent.
Ecological Footprint
A measurement of how much area of biologically productive land and water an individual (or population) requires to produce all the resources needed to sustain the lifestyle and to absorb the waste that is generated. The ecological footprint is measured in global hectares.
Water Scarcity
This refers to the problem in which there is a lack of sufficient fresh water to meet the demands of people in a particular region (such as water for farming and/or household use). It is estimated that nearly 3 billion people in the world experience problems of water scarcity (of which around 800 million people lack regular access to safe, clean drinking water).
Biomass
Renewable organic materials, such as wood agricultural crops or wastes, especially when used as a source of fuel or energy. Biomass can be burned directly or processed into biofuels such as ethanol or methane.
Energy conservation
Reducing energy consumption through using less energy and becoming more efficient in using existing energy sources.
Energy Exploitation
Developing and using energy resources to the greatest possible advantage, usually for profit.
Energy security
Uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.
Geothermal energy
Energy generated by heat stored deep in the Earth
Hydro(electric) power
Energy generated
