Archive for the 'sustainability' Category

Why is sustainability the fastest growing movement on the college campuses?

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Thanks Chinabli, sometimes we forget our children are our greatest resource
Tuition costs are getting out of reach.
I met a guy from Bulgaria. Anyone, at anytime can go to college for free, with the exception of [...]

What would you do to improve sustainability and what is the key to global citizenship?

The theme of the topic is - Sustainability: The Key to Global Citizenship
Please tell me about your opinion on the matter that includes:
• An understanding of how international education fosters global responsibility and citizenship—creating a sustainable future
• Knowledge of key 21st Century issues of sustainability and the role of international education in addressing those issues
• [...]

How can a seaside resort work towards sustainability?

i.e. how can it be known as sustainable area, how can it maintain a sustainable economy from tourism etc.
Only if you can guaranty prices, quality and most of all nice weather.

What’s the current scientific consensus on sustainability?

Does the human race have long to go?
Is overpopulation, which exacerbates pollution, deforestation, climate change, and results in food and water shortages and disease, going to spell the end of the human race within the coming decades?
According to scientists?
Viagara helps!

What can neighborhoods do to promote environmental sustainability?

I have a couple of ideas like carpooling and avoiding big lawns to preserve water but what are some others.
shared composting, mutually encouraged recycling (if your town doesn;t offer bins, it’s easier to persuade them when you are a group). Mutual help with green improvements (try to make a group deal with constructor to change [...]

How can you express ‘Sustainability’ through photos?

I want to make some photos that represent ‘Sustainability’ as a theme
What would you put in those photos?
Composting.

What is the United States main road block for progress towards sustainability today?

Would it be the governments fault, a lack of concern, greed, international competition, population growth or maybe something else?
Any suggestions would help.
There are several, but the main ones are:
1. Cost. Sustainability in general costs money. Even when you hear about savings, most are 10-40 YEARS down the road, so you have to spend [...]

What is the United States main road block for progress towards sustainability today?

Would it be the governments fault, a lack of concern, greed, international competition, population growth or maybe something else?
Any suggestions would help.
There are several, but the main ones are:
1. Cost. Sustainability in general costs money. Even when you hear about savings, most are 10-40 YEARS down the road, so you have to spend [...]

What Epistemological questions should we be asking about sustainability and using science to evidence it?

Epistemology: The Philosophical study of Truth states that there are two components: Raw information (Knowledge) and acceptance (Belief). Without both the information is dismissed.
I am interested in evidencing the sustainability of the whole system of our Permaculture Smallholding not just elements of it.
Sciences is reductionist, it takes part of the system and proves or disproves [...]

What Epistemological questions should we be asking about sustainability and using science to evidence it?

Epistemology: The Philosophical study of Truth states that there are two components: Raw information (Knowledge) and acceptance (Belief). Without both the information is dismissed.
I am interested in evidencing the sustainability of the whole system of our Permaculture Smallholding not just elements of it.
Sciences is reductionist, it takes part of the system and proves or disproves [...]