WJEC (B) GCSE Geography Theme 3 Topic 8 Click to continue Hodder Education Revision Lessons Sustainability

WJEC (B) GCSE Geography

Theme 3 Topic 8

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Sustainability


Theme 3 Topic 8

Do we have a sustainable lifestyle?

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Sustainability is:

‘development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’.Source: Brundtland Report, 1987

Situations and activities may be socially, economically or environmentally sustainable or unsustainable.

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Look at the following ‘so what?’ statements to show how each situation or activity might be considered sustainable.

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Buy local produce and other goods…

so the goods have travelled a short distance

so there is little atmospheric pollution from commercial vehicles.

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Use energy-efficient light bulbs…

so electricity consumption is reduced

so less burning of fossil fuels in power stations

so less atmospheric pollution from power stations.

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Buy power from companies producing electricity from renewable sources…

so less electricity produced by burning fossil fuels

so less atmospheric pollution.

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Add insulation to roofs and walls of houses…

so less heat loss

so less fuel burned

so less atmospheric pollution

…and lower fuel bills.

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Buy household goods that are easily repairable…

so no need to buy new so frequently

so fewer household goods are made

so less pollution of rivers and atmosphere.

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Pack fridges and freezers tightly…

so less loss of cold air when door is open

so uses less electricity to operate

so there are cost and environmental benefits.

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Walk or cycle more frequently…

so less use of vehicles

so less fuel used

so less atmospheric pollution

which is also healthier for you

so making your own lifestyle more sustainable.

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Reduce consumption of meat and meat products…

so creating more food for the world’s population

which also reduces methane levels in the atmosphere.

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so releasing land for more productive crop growing

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Leave the car at home and use public transport…

so there are fewer vehicles on the roads

so there is less congestion and atmospheric pollution

and public transport is more full

which is more environmentally friendly.

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Holiday more in the British Isles…

so reducing distances travelled

so reducing fuel used

so reducing atmospheric pollution.

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All of the above offer the chance to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle:

socially — by reducing your negative impact on other people, both now and in the future

economically — by more effectively using the world’s scarce resources

environmentally — by reducing the amount of pollution of water and air

and by reducing your carbon footprint

and so your impact on enhanced global warming.

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WJEC (B) GCSE Geography Theme 3 Topic 8 Click to continue Hodder Education Revision Lessons Sustainability