30 Facts About Sustainability
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What percentage of the world's water is fresh and easily accessible for human use?

  • 1% (correct)
  • 2.5%
  • 3.5%
  • 5%
  • What is the dominant contributor to climate change, accounting for around 60% of total global greenhouse gas emissions?

  • Deforestation
  • Transportation
  • Energy (correct)
  • Industrial processes
  • How much can water use in homes be cut by with the use of water efficient fittings and fixtures?

  • 35%
  • 20%
  • 45% (correct)
  • 60%
  • What contributes to climate change when organic matter is landfilled?

    <p>Methane gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the best recycling rate in the world?

    <p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much less emissions does recycled paper produce compared to conventional paper?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key outcome of the 1987 Brundtland Report?

    <p>Definition of sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is identified as the world's top polluter based on the information provided?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the United Nations' 17 global goals/Sustainable Development Goals?

    <p>Preserving the earth's resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the circular economy concept aim to achieve?

    <p>Create a restorative economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is climate change defined according to the text?

    <p>Changes attributed to human activity altering the global atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country follows China as one of the top polluters?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

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