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Which of the following are key principles of sustainability in transportation?
Which of the following are key principles of sustainability in transportation?
- Avoiding technological advancement
- Maximizing fuel consumption
- Efficiency and equity (correct)
- Minimizing public transportation
Sustainability models prioritize economic growth above environmental stability.
Sustainability models prioritize economic growth above environmental stability.
False (B)
What is one major challenge in achieving sustainable transport?
What is one major challenge in achieving sustainable transport?
Infrastructure development
A sustainable transport model should aim for __________ and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
A sustainable transport model should aim for __________ and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Match the following concepts in sustainability with their definitions:
Match the following concepts in sustainability with their definitions:
What is a primary goal of sustainability models in transportation?
What is a primary goal of sustainability models in transportation?
Sustainable transport models primarily emphasize short-term benefits over long-term sustainability.
Sustainable transport models primarily emphasize short-term benefits over long-term sustainability.
Name one critical component of sustainable transport.
Name one critical component of sustainable transport.
Sustainability models in transportation consider social equity, environmental impact, and __________.
Sustainability models in transportation consider social equity, environmental impact, and __________.
Match the following sustainability concepts with their relevant characteristics:
Match the following sustainability concepts with their relevant characteristics:
Flashcards
Sustainable Transport Model
Sustainable Transport Model
A sustainable transport model focuses on minimizing environmental impact, promoting economic viability, and ensuring social equity.
Sustainable Transport System
Sustainable Transport System
Sustainable transport system aims for efficient use of resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting accessibility and affordability for all.
Sustainable Transport Policy
Sustainable Transport Policy
Sustainable transport policy sets guidelines and regulations to promote environmentally sound, economically feasible, and socially equitable transport solutions.
Sustainable Transport Planning
Sustainable Transport Planning
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Sustainable Transport Technologies
Sustainable Transport Technologies
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Study Notes
Sustainability Models and Concepts
- Traditional financial metrics need expansion to include social and environmental impact
- Sustainability has three pillars: people (social impact), planet (environmental impact), and profit (economic impact)
- Key concepts include "needs" (prioritizing essential needs of the world's poor) and "limitations" (imposed by technology and societal organization on the environment)
- Mulligan's principles include acknowledging interconnections, limits to growth, prevention over cure, intragenerational and intergenerational equity, respecting diversity, and moving from consumerism to quality-of-life goals.
- Carson's "Silent Spring" and Ehrlich's "Population Bomb" highlight concerns about environmental impact
Limits to Growth
- The 1972 "Stabilized World" scenario proposed technological and social measures, two children per family, higher service consumption, and emission reduction
- Schumacher's critique of unlimited growth advocates for responsible consumption, human-centered economics, appropriate technology, small-scale solutions, and sustainability
Models and their Importance
- Models provide simplified representations of reality, highlighting essential elements, allowing for measurement and calculation, and explaining reality.
Strong vs. Weak Sustainability
- Strong sustainability emphasizes ecological integrity and non-substitutability of natural capital
- Weak sustainability allows for substitution of natural capital with human-made capital, focusing on balancing economic growth with environmental considerations
Global Change
- Large-scale transformations affect Earth's systems (environmental, economic, social, and political).
- Human activities, like population growth, fossil fuel use, and land-use change, are major drivers of global change
Weather vs Climate
- Weather describes the short-term conditions of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term weather pattern in a specific area
The Greenhouse Effect
- The greenhouse effect is a natural process where gases in Earth's atmosphere trap some heat, keeping the planet warm enough for life.
- Human activities cause increases in greenhouse gases, resulting in an enhanced greenhouse effect and climate change.
CSR & Inter/Intra-Generational Equity
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the ethical behavior of a company
- Intra-generational equity focuses on fair access to resources and environmental benefits within the current generation
- Inter-generational equity prioritizes future generations' needs by minimizing environmental harm and ensuring resource preservation for posterity
- Stakeholders are any individual or group who can affect or be affected by a company's actions or decisions
Technology and Energy Systems
- Modern civilization relies on ever-increasing energy use, leading to concerns about resources, impacts
- The "energy ladder" shows how fuel usage changes based on income level
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