ENGINEERING & THE ENVIRONMENT

2-1 Development as a Balancing Act

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Contents
   

Introduction to Environment Development and Conservation Destruction of Environment Environmental Issues

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Organism and Environment



Earlier stage, earth as an entity detach to mankind Then, Realize the connection between humans and earth Today, Earth as complex system

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GAIA Theory


GAIA: The Greek earth goddess, the mother of Titans The earth are regulated and maintained by the process itself, in a balance, which makes Earth pleasant and hospitable to life. Heat from the sun has increased 25% but the surface temperature of Earth remains
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Development & Conservation



Environmental costs are not factored in economics decision making.

1. The consumption of non-renewable energy 2. The consumption of renewable energy but much faster than the renew rate 3. Polluting the environment over the ability of the Earth to absorb 4. Overpopulation, causing over consumption and over wastage

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Destruction of environment


Not much nature left in developed nations Developing nations are taught by developed nations Poverty and environment are interacted in poorest nations

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Environmental Issues (1)



Air Pollutions
   

Acid Rain Visual Air Pollutions Depletion of Ozone Layer Indoor Air Pollutions

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Environmental Issues (2)



Chemical Pollutions
  

Fertilizers Pesticide Hazardous Waste Green House Effect Global Warming Effect Extreme Heat Wave Microclimate
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Climate Change
   

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Habitats and Land

 

Desertification Soil Erosion Extinct Species Endanger Species Loss of biodiversity Ocean pollution
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Flora and Fauna

   

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Exploitation of Resources
   

Deforestation Fossil Fuels Mining Pollution Ocean overharvesting

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Environmental Issues (5)



Population
  

Overpopulation Overconsumption Waste Disposal Chemicals Oxygen Depletion Freshwater shortage Water Rights and Management
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Hydrology
   

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High-Tech Pollution Risks

   

Chemical Weapon Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Waste Biological Weapon Radiological Weapon

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