Unit 3: Global resource consumption and security Flashcards
(15 cards)
Ecological Footprint
Hypothetical area of land required to fulfill resource needs and absorb waste
Water Security
Ongoing access to safe drinking water and sanitation
Non-renewable Energy
Energy sources that are finite, and cannot be replenished at the same rate they are used.
Renewable
Energy sources that are not depleted, and can be replenished at the same rate they are used.
Peak Oil
The moment that the production of oil (in a specific country, region, or the world) is the highest it has been or will be
Hydrocarbon
Compound derived from fossil fuels (non-renewable)
WEF Nexus
Interconnected relationship between resources; water, food, energy
Recycling
Recycling focuses on converting waste materials into reusable materials
Reusing
Reusing involves using products or materials multiple times instead of discarding or recycling them
Tragedy of the Commons
A situation where individuals deplete shared resources out of self-interest, against the common goo
Malthusian/Pessimistic viewpoint (Malthusian catastrophe)
Population growth outpaces agricultural production and resource availability, leading to widespread famine, poverty, and social collapse.
Boserup/Optimistic viewpoint
Population growth drives agricultural innovation, allowing food production to keep pace with or exceed population growth.
Resource Stewardship
The responsible management and use of natural resources to ensure their sustainability for current and future generations
Circular Economy
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste via the continual use of resources by designing products and processes that maximize resource efficiency, reuse, and recycling.
In-vitro meat
Lab grown meat
