Sustainability

A social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long time

Environmental, economic, and social

Countering major environmental problems

<p>Sustainability is a long-term goal, while sustainable development refers to the processes and pathways to achieve it</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Global, national, and individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Energy Production in NY = How New York's current energy needs are met Energy Policy &amp; Planning = Policies and plans promoting conservation, energy efficiency, increased use of renewable energy and greener transportation initiatives to help New York combat climate change and achieve our energy goals Energy and Climate Programs = Existing programs that are moving New York towards a sustainable future Climate Change = What climate change scientists are telling us and how we can respond</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>oil = Non-renewable energy source natural gas = Non-renewable energy source renewable sources = Sustainable energy source</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emissions = Release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere Climate change = Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place Energy efficiency = Using less energy to perform the same task</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conservation = Preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment and wildlife Energy efficiency = Reducing the amount of energy required to provide products and services Use of renewable energy = Reducing dependency on non-renewable energy sources Greener transportation initiatives = Reducing harmful emissions from vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Energy = Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources Climate Change = A change in global or regional climate patterns Greenhouse gases = Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere Renewable sources = Energy from a source that is not depleted when used</p> Signup and view all the answers