Patterns in Resource Consumption

List of facts and terminology that is useful for this unit.

We need 1.5 planets to provide the resources we use and absorb the wwastes that we use
Take 1.5 years to absorb all the waste we have used
Ecological footprint: measures how much land and water area is needed to produce the resources we use (energy, food, seafood, waste absorbent, timer
Biocapacity: the amount of biologically productive area that is available to provide th resources we use and to absorb our waste
Biocapacity - Ecological footprint will tell you if the country is a ecological creditor or debtor country
- Most developed country
World’s average biocapacity is decreasing (created by averages from high income, middle and low income countries)
The wealthier people are, the bigger the footprint
17% of the worlds population consumes 80% of the world’s resources
Problem is that global consumption is extremely uneven and inefficient, not the lack of resources
Useful way in understanding our relationship with the planet
Humans use more resources than the earth provides

Linked to the image on the right are my notes to the "Living Planet Report" about the ecological footprint and biocapicty of the world.

My notes on neo-malthusian and anti-malthusian theories can be found by clicking on the image to the left.

Above are some helpful that explain Malthusian theories well.

By clicking on the button above, you will be able to access the carrying capacity notes.