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Environmental Biology

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Environment all living and nonliving things around us with which we interact
Environmental Science the study of how the natural world works, our environment affects us, and how we affect our environment
natural resources various substances and energy sources we need to survive
renewable natural resources natural resources that are replenished over short periods
unrenewable natural resources resources that are in finite supply
ecolgical footprint expresses the environmental impact of an individual or population in terms of the cumulative amount of needed land and water that the population consumes
biodiversity the cumulative number and diversity of living things
sustainable development the use of renewable and nonrenewable resources in a manner that satisfies our cureent needs but doesnt compromise the future
triple bottom line solutions that meet environmental, economic, and social goals simultaneously
anthropocentrism (anthro) human centered view of our relationshp with the environment
biocentrism (bio) view of certain living things and their relationship with the environment
Ecocentism (Eco) judges actions in terms of their benfit or harm to the entire world
Environmental Justice involves fair and equitable treatment of all people with respect to environnmental policy and practice, regardless of their income race, or ethnicity
capitalist market economy interactions among buyers/sellers determine which goods and services are produced
subsistence economy people meet all of their needs fom nature (no purchase/trade)
cost-benefit analysis analysis of how much something will be beneficial as it relates to the cost
external cost cost borne by someone not involved in a transaction (ex. human health problems)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) total monetary value of final goods and services it produces each year
Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) conventional economic activity plus positive contributions (volunteer work, parenting)
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