ENVS195 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Demographic Transition, Ecocentrism, Epidemiological Transition
27 Mar 2016
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Ecological footprint includes all energy and material requirements, also disposal of waste. Most of a footprint comprises the space needed to absorb waste from energy consumption, especially carbon dioxide. Comprises the space needed to absorb waste from energy consumption (carbon dioxide) 2004 study examined ecological footprint of 20 municipalities, amount of food and energy use: canadian average: 7. 25 hectares per capita, 3rd world ranking, lowest was in sudbury, 6. 87 hectares. Success due to efort of public works engineer in charge of heating and sewage. Introduced many programs related to using local energy sources such as wind, sun and earth"s heat. Reduced cost of heating and resource consumption: highest was in york-durham region, 10. 33 hectares. Used 43% more resources per capita than average canadian. Natural system change, human activities are main driving force behind environmental change, threatening societal well-being. Changes occur as a result of shifts in human values, expectations, perceptions, and attitudes, which may have implications for future interactions.
