key term - Sustainability

Definition

Sustainability refers to the ability to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves using resources in a way that preserves and protects them for long-term use.

Related terms

Renewable Resources:

These are natural resources that can be replenished or regenerated over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and forests.

Non-renewable Resources: These are natural resources that cannot be replenished within a human lifespan, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and minerals.

Conservation:

This term refers to the careful management and protection of natural resources in order to prevent their depletion or degradation.