Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability Vol 4 Natural Resources and Sustainability 1st Edition by Chris Laszlo, Daniel Fogel, Karen Christensen, Peter Whitehouse ISBN 1933782137 9781933782133

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ISBN 10: 1933782137 
ISBN 13: 9781933782133
Author: Chris Laszlo, Daniel Fogel, Karen Christensen, Peter Whitehouse

Natural Resources and Sustainability, Volume 4 of the ten-volume Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability, explores how human needs and desires, from sustenance and shelter to recreation and travel, have spurred the consumption of Earth’s material resources. Scientists, ecologists, and other expert authors present the historical impact of commercial activities (in industries as varied as fisheries, agriculture, energy, and mineral extraction), discuss the global distribution and use of renewable and nonrenewable resources, and focus on innovative approaches for the future. Readers will learn why renewal doesn’t necessarily put a resource beyond harm and why the no-free-lunch adage applies to all natural resources.

Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability Vol 4: Natural Resources and Sustainability 1st Table of contents:

Section 1: The Role of Natural Resources in Sustainability

1. The Concept of Natural Capital
2. Ecosystem Services and their Role in Sustainability
3. The Link Between Economic Development and Natural Resources
4. Resource Scarcity and its Global Implications

Section 2: Types of Natural Resources

1. Renewable Resources
   • Water
   • Wind Energy
   • Solar Energy
   • Biomass
2. Non-Renewable Resources
   • Fossil Fuels
   • Minerals and Metals
   • Nuclear Fuels
3. Biodiversity as a Resource
   • Conservation of Species and Habitats
   • Sustainable Forestry and Fisheries

Section 3: Resource Management and Governance

1. Sustainable Management Practices
   • Resource Efficiency and Conservation
   • Circular Economy Principles
2. Environmental and Natural Resource Policy
   • Global Agreements (e.g., Paris Agreement)
   • National Resource Management Strategies
   • Indigenous Resource Management Practices
3. Corporate Responsibility and Natural Resource Stewardship

Section 4: Economic, Social, and Political Dimensions of Resource Sustainability

1. The Economics of Natural Resource Management
   • The Concept of Resource Rents and Economic Valuation
   • Markets for Natural Resources
2. Social Impacts of Resource Extraction
   • Community Development and Displacement
   • Equity and Access to Resources
3. Political Challenges in Resource Governance
   • Resource Conflicts and International Tensions
   • Resource Diplomacy and Geopolitics

Section 5: Innovations and Future Directions

1. Technological Innovations in Resource Extraction and Efficiency
   • Clean Technologies for Resource Management
   • Renewable Energy and Green Technologies
2. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
   • Innovations in Agriculture for Sustainability
   • Water Management and Sustainable Irrigation
3. The Role of Education and Advocacy in Resource Sustainability
   • Public Awareness and Participation
   • Changing Consumer Behavior and Demand for Sustainable Products

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