Sustainability
What is sustainability?
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Define environmental justice.
Environmental justice is a movement that ensures the creation, enactment, and enforcement of environmental legislation for all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income.
What is one organization trying to expand and protect Newark's UTC?
- Trees for Equity
- NJ Tree Foundation
- Newark Green Team
- Arbor Day Foundation
- The Nature Conservancy
What city has one of the largest urban heat intensities in the US?
Newark
What famous story by Dr. Seuss warns against the dangers of deforestation?
The Lorax
What are the three pillars of sustainability?
Environmental, social, economic
Name a consequence of environmental injustice.
- Damaging health issues
- Financial inequities
- Urban heat islands
- Increased air pollution
What is a cause of extreme heat in Newark?
What are:
- Human activity (e.g. deforestation, burning fossil fuels)
- Lack of trees
- High population density
- Tall buildings
What is an urban heat island?
Urban area that is hotter than surrounding regions.
What is the message of The Giving Tree?
How does profit affect the planet and people?
Economic sustainability funds social and environmental needs.
Name an activity that promotes environmental justice.
- Planting trees
- Sustainable practices (e.g. recycling)
- Community involvement
- Using clean energy (solar, wind, etc.)
- Raising awareness
How is Newark an example of environmental injustice?
Uban heat islands disproportionately affect low-income and BIPOC communities, which make up the majority of the population of Newark.
What is the area covered by trees within a geographic region?
Urban Tree Canopy
What animated family sci-fi film illustrates the issue of land pollution and waste production?
WALL-E
What is an ecological footprint?
Measurement that demonstrates the impact of a person’s behavior on their society, economy, and the planet.
What are redlined neighborhoods?
Redlining is a historical discriminatory practice in which individuals are denied business or financial services because they live in specific neighborhoods, historically been comprised of racial and ethnic minorities, low-income residents, and other underrepresented groups.
What is Newark's heat island intensity?
8.4
Name a benefit of a healthy urban tree canopy.
- Decreased flooding
- Cooler temperatures
- Wildlife habitat
- Purified air
- Reduced erosion & runoff
- Lower energy costs for buildings and homes
- Improved mental health
- Reduced noise pollution
What famous futuristic film promotes balance between humans and nature through elaborate cinematography?
Avatar
Name a factor that affects sustainability.
- Development Level
Name an example of environmental legislation.
- Clean Air Act
- Safe Drinking Water Act
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- Shore Protection Act
What is Newark's current canopy cover percentage?
What is 10%?
How does increased tree canopy mitigate urban heat?
Canopy cover shades roads and buildings and also cools the air through evapotranspiration, making the urban environment cooler.
What is the name of the tallest tree in the world?
General Sherman