RNR 1001 Chapter : RNR
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Renewable resources- useful for humans replenished by nature-based process. (oil) Natural resources- natural necessity, natural process. (air, trees, ) A state of harmony between men and land . Existence of an ecological conscience individual responsibility for the health of the land . Key concept for renewable use rate or method of resource use does not impair future resource quality or quantity think of the accured interest in a savings account. A focus on future, products (wood), or a function (wetlands) Precautionary principle, for any action that may cause environmental harm, burden of proof should fall on those taking action substainability has declined as technological innovations have involved. Combined with increasing technology, the expanding human population has. Cbd (convential on biological diversity)- binding treaty signed by 193 nations in. Function- forests regrown by people, organisms change of habitat. Growth of human civilizations throughout history increase of natural resources seen a tremendous increase in our ecological footprint natural resource.
