Ecological Footprint (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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What is an ecological footprint?
What is an ecological footprint?
Measures land/resources needed to support lifestyle
Alternative name for ecological footprint
Alternative name for ecological footprint
Carbon footprint
Developed countries' footprint per person
Developed countries' footprint per person
Several hectares per person
Developing countries' footprint per person
Developing countries' footprint per person
Less than 1 hectare per person
Ireland's global ecological footprint rank
Ireland's global ecological footprint rank
10th largest in the world
Average Irish person's consumption
Average Irish person's consumption
Over 6 global hectares per person
Mali's consumption per person
Mali's consumption per person
0.1 hectares per person
Time for Earth to regenerate 1 year's resources
Time for Earth to regenerate 1 year's resources
1.5 years
Planets needed by 2030 at current rates
Planets needed by 2030 at current rates
Two planets
Biodiversity decline 1970-2007
Biodiversity decline 1970-2007
30% globally, 60% in tropical regions
What is ecological overshoot?
What is ecological overshoot?
Using more resources than Earth can regenerate
Benefit of buying food locally
Benefit of buying food locally
Reduces transport emissions