Definitions
What is sustainability?
Sustainability consists of fulfilling the needs of current generation without compromising the needs of future generations, while ensuring a balance between economic growth, environmental care and social well-being.
What is one example of equity?
fair human rights, overall good healthcare for everyone, safety for everyone, fair labor practices for all, having/giving the same opportunity to others, and more.
What is the clean air act?
The clean air act is a policy passed in 1963 designed to stop pollution in the air, This policy was changed throughout the years, but has still kept the same toxic fumes from factories and other toxic fume producers from going into the air.
what causes the most greenhouse gasses?
Greenhouse gasses top producers are from cars
What is the most sustainable diet?
The most sustainable diet is being vegan
What are the three Es of sustainability?
Environmental, economic, and equity sustainability.
What is one example of Environmental sustainability?
clean air, clean water, prevent further pollution, preventing global warming, protecting life on land/ life in the water, and making sure we recycle, Electric cars, etc.
What is the clean powerplant act?
The clean powerplant act is a goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from (fossil fuel-fired) and natural gas-fired power plants by 32 percent from 2005 levels by 2030.
14 million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean
The most environmental friendly lightbulbs today are LEDs
what is equity sustainability?
Equity sustainability is based on society. So this means that it equity sustainability is focused on people on Earth. Social sustainability’s main areas focus in human rights, good health, safety, fair labor practices, equality, and more.
What is one example of economic sustainability?
thriving in investments, properties, materials, production, consumption and more.
What is the clean water act?
The clean water act was a policy made in 1972, designed to prevent our water from being contaminated, making it safe for communities to use the water. The act was also passed to protect wildlife.
which nation is the biggest polluter?
China produces the most pollution with 10 million tons of CO2
What uses the most amount of water in a house?
On average toilets use the most water in a house
what is Environmental sustainability?
Environmental sustainability is to make our and environment/Earth has clean air, clean water, prevent further pollution, preventing global warming, protecting life on land/ life in the water, and making sure we recycle, which will all help future generations.
what would cause a collapse in sustainability?
A collapse of sustainability could be caused by habitat loss of native species, degradation/natural materials are depleted/pollution, damage in ecosystems by humans, human overpopulation, climate change, and invasive species.
What is the endangered species act?
The endangered species act was a policy passed in 1973, which helped protect species that had little number, and/or in danger. This policy was also made due to consequences in economic growth and in the environment.
What is the most polluted state in the United States?
The most polluted state in the U.S. is Nevada
What is the most sustainable vegetable?
The most sustainable vegetable to grow are mushrooms
What is economic sustainability?
Economic sustainability is based off of the economy. Economic sustainability makes sure that long-term economic growth occurs. This includes investments, properties, materials, production, consumption and more.
Give an example, how you have helped further sustainability?
anything related to helping further sustainability
What is the Lacey act?
The Lacey act was passed in 2008, banned trafficking of species of fish, wildlife, and plants, that were illegally taken. This act also helped protect endangered species
What type of car produces the least amount of greenhouse gas emmissions?
Electric cars produce the least amount of greenhouse gas emissions
Free question!
Did you know the US makes up only 5% of the world population, but it throws away enough plastic bottles in a week to encircle the Earth 5 times!