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What is the core principle behind the definition of food security?
What is the core principle behind the definition of food security?
Ensuring consistent access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for everyone.
Name three factors that can cause food insecurity.
Name three factors that can cause food insecurity.
Population growth, regional food scarcity, and climate change.
How can improving agricultural techniques help to manage food security?
How can improving agricultural techniques help to manage food security?
Improved agricultural techniques increase efficiency, leading to greater crop yields from the same amount of land and resources.
Define energy security in a single sentence.
Define energy security in a single sentence.
What is one potential consequence of a country's high reliance on imported energy sources?
What is one potential consequence of a country's high reliance on imported energy sources?
List three strategies for managing energy security.
List three strategies for managing energy security.
Explain how the reduction of crop diversion for biofuels contributes to managing food security.
Explain how the reduction of crop diversion for biofuels contributes to managing food security.
Describe the relationship between unsustainable production methods and homogeneity in the global food supply, as it relates to food security.
Describe the relationship between unsustainable production methods and homogeneity in the global food supply, as it relates to food security.
How might a widespread famine exacerbate energy insecurity, creating a negative feedback loop?
How might a widespread famine exacerbate energy insecurity, creating a negative feedback loop?
Imagine a scenario where a country heavily invests in local energy projects, but simultaneously reduces investment in diversifying energy supply sources. What potential long-term energy security risks might this country face, and provide a rationale?
Imagine a scenario where a country heavily invests in local energy projects, but simultaneously reduces investment in diversifying energy supply sources. What potential long-term energy security risks might this country face, and provide a rationale?
Name one waste disposal method that can lead to the release of toxic substances.
Name one waste disposal method that can lead to the release of toxic substances.
What is the primary greenhouse gas released from landfills that poses an explosion risk?
What is the primary greenhouse gas released from landfills that poses an explosion risk?
Briefly explain how bioaccumulation and biomagnification can be an impact of waste disposal.
Briefly explain how bioaccumulation and biomagnification can be an impact of waste disposal.
Besides reducing waste generation, what are two other 'R' strategies promoted for waste reduction?
Besides reducing waste generation, what are two other 'R' strategies promoted for waste reduction?
How can using food waste for animal feed serve as a strategy to reduce the impacts of waste disposal?
How can using food waste for animal feed serve as a strategy to reduce the impacts of waste disposal?
Outline a scenario where financial incentives could improve waste management practices.
Outline a scenario where financial incentives could improve waste management practices.
Explain the process by which plastics in oceans can lead to ecological problems, focusing on microplastics.
Explain the process by which plastics in oceans can lead to ecological problems, focusing on microplastics.
Develop a strategy to address the issue of soil contamination from waste disposal, considering both prevention and remediation.
Develop a strategy to address the issue of soil contamination from waste disposal, considering both prevention and remediation.
Critically analyze the ethical implications of exporting waste to developing countries as a waste disposal method.
Critically analyze the ethical implications of exporting waste to developing countries as a waste disposal method.
Design an integrated waste management system for a small island community, incorporating multiple strategies to minimize environmental impact and maximize resource recovery. Consider the limitations of space and infrastructure.
Design an integrated waste management system for a small island community, incorporating multiple strategies to minimize environmental impact and maximize resource recovery. Consider the limitations of space and infrastructure.
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Food Security
Food Security
When all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
Causes of Food Insecurity
Causes of Food Insecurity
Population growth, regional food scarcity, and unsustainable production.
Impacts of Food Insecurity
Impacts of Food Insecurity
Forced migration, reduction in livestock, and famine.
Strategies for Managing Food Security
Strategies for Managing Food Security
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Energy Security
Energy Security
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Causes of Energy Insecurity
Causes of Energy Insecurity
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Impacts of Energy Insecurity
Impacts of Energy Insecurity
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Managing Energy Security
Managing Energy Security
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Fossil Fuel Depletion
Fossil Fuel Depletion
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Climate change
Climate change
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Incineration
Incineration
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Waste Storage
Waste Storage
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Disposal at Sea
Disposal at Sea
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Recycling
Recycling
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Exporting Waste
Exporting Waste
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Leaching
Leaching
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Methane Release
Methane Release
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Bioaccumulation
Bioaccumulation
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Biomagnification
Biomagnification
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Composting
Composting
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Study Notes
Food Security
- Food security is when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
- The food must meet their dietary needs and preferences for an active and healthy life.
Causes of Food Insecurity and Threats
- Population growth puts a strain on resources.
- Regional food scarcity affects certain areas.
- Subsistence agriculture can be unreliable.
- Unsustainable production and homogeneity in the global food supply are major threats.
- Nutritional deficiency and malnutrition are widespread problems.
- Price setting can make food unaffordable.
- Poverty limits access to food.
- Land degradation reduces agricultural productivity.
- Climate change impacts crop yields.
- Water shortages affect irrigation and agriculture.
Impacts of Food Insecurity
- Forced migration occurs as people search for food.
- Livestock populations decrease.
- Agricultural diseases spread more easily.
- Conflict arises over scarce resources.
- Famine leads to widespread starvation.
- Death rates increase.
- Poverty levels rise.
Strategies for Managing Food Security
- Improved agricultural techniques and efficiency are essential.
- Increase food production through intensification and extensification.
- Reduce food waste at all stages.
- Large-scale food stockpiling provides a buffer.
- Improve transportation of food to needy areas.
- Protect pollinating insects.
- Reduce crop diversion for biofuels.
- Rationing ensures fair distribution.
- Investment in sustainable farming practices is crucial.
- The World Food Programme provides food aid, and is a key organization in these efforts.
Energy Security
- Energy security involves the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.
Causes of Energy Insecurity
- Fossil fuel depletion reduces availability.
- Inequality in global energy resources creates imbalances.
- Population growth increases demand.
- Climate change affects energy production and distribution.
- Supply disruption can occur due to natural disasters, piracy, and terrorism.
- Reliance on imported sources of energy increases vulnerability.
Impacts of Energy Insecurity
- Disrupted electricity supply impacts homes and industry.
- Prices for energy resources rise.
- Costs for industry increase.
- Job losses and economic recession occur.
- Poverty increases and standards of living decrease.
- Civil disruption and conflict can arise.
Strategies for Managing Energy Security
- Increase energy efficiency to reduce demand.
- Increase energy production from various sources.
- Reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
- Invest in renewable resources and carbon-neutral fuels.
- Develop alternative energy technologies.
- Invest in local energy projects.
- Diversify energy supply sources.
Waste Management
- Common methods of waste disposal and treatment include landfill sites, incineration, storage, disposal at sea, recycling, and exporting waste.
Impacts of Waste Disposal Methods
- Soil contamination from leaching and groundwater contamination.
- Methane build-up poses explosion risks and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Visual and noise pollution create unpleasant environments.
- Spreading disease is a significant risk.
- Release of toxic substances harms ecosystems.
- Bioaccumulation and biomagnification occur in food chains.
- Plastics and microplastics pollute oceans.
Strategies to Reduce Impacts of Waste Disposal
- Reduce, reuse, and recycle to minimize waste.
- Use biodegradable plastics.
- Food waste can be used for animal feed.
- Composting helps break down organic waste.
- Fermentation can treat waste.
- Use waste to generate energy.
- Educate people on waste management practices.
- Financial incentives and legislation support waste reduction.
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Explore food security: when all people have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. Discover the causes of food insecurity, including population growth, scarcity, and climate change. Understand the impacts, such as forced migration and conflict.
