Overconsumption of resources with short-term interests in mind will give a boost to the economy. However, the increased growth of the economy will be short-lived since the exploitation of resources is not sustainable. Exploiting resources for the sake of short-term goals will be beneficial to the present generations but not for future generations.
Answered by Vishal kumar | 2 years agoOn the basis of the issues raised in this chapter, what changes would you incorporate in your lifestyle in a move towards the sustainable usage of our resources?
List five things you have done over the last week to (a) conserve our natural resources. (b) increase the pressure on our natural resources.
What can you as an individual do to reduce your consumption of the various natural resources?
How can you as an individual contribute or make a difference to the management of:
(a) forests and wildlife,
(b) water resources and
(c) coal and petroleum?
We saw in this chapter that there are four main stakeholders when it comes to forests and wildlife. Which among these should have the authority to decide the management of forest produce? Why do you think so?