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Sustainable development is vital for several reasons:
                   Reduces Waste:  Sustainable  development  promotes  the  prudent  use  of
                   resources such as mineral oils, drinking water, forest products, insecticides,
                   and chemical fertilisers, minimising waste and maximising economic growth.




                                             Promotes Healthy Food:  Unsustainable  agricultural  practices,  including
                                              excessive cultivation, irrigation, pesticide use, and harvesting techniques, can
                                              deplete  soil  fertility.  Sustainable  development  emphasises  organic  farming
                                              and sustainable agriculture, ensuring healthy food production. Crop rotation is
                                              the practice of planting different crops in the same farm to enhance soil fertility
                                              and maintaining the bind of the soil.

                   Manages Climate Change: Sustainable practices aim to reduce deforestation
                   and fossil fuel use, which emit greenhouse gases leading to global warming
                   and climate change. Encouraging renewable energy sources helps maintain
                   favourable climatic conditions by reducing harmful emissions.



                                              Ensures Resource Abundance:  Conservation  efforts  under  sustainable
                                              development  ensure  future  generations  have  access  to  abundant  natural
                                              resources, promoting long-term prosperity.




                   Preserves Biodiversity:  Sustainable  development  safeguards  ecosystems
                   and biodiversity by preventing species extinction and maintaining balanced
                   ecological interactions necessary for all life forms.
                 Problems Related to Sustainable Development

                 The  three  primary  problem  areas  for  sustainable  development  that  call  attention  to  significant  concerns
                 affecting our environment and future well-being are as follows:


                                              Food: The amount of fertile land needed to cultivate crops like wheat and rice
                                              has drastically decreased due to the utilisation of land for other uses. This is
                                              because,  rather  than  using  more  land  for  agriculture,  we  are  using  it  for
                                              industry, urban expansion, and other uses. The inability of agricultural output
                                              to keep up with growing population poses a danger to global food security.
                                              Furthermore,  the  extensive  use  of  chemical  pesticides  and  fertilisers  has
                                              lowered soil quality by polluting groundwater and removing vital nutrients.


                   Water:  The  quality  of  freshwater  supplies  has  been  seriously  harmed  by
                   pollution  from  industrial,  agricultural,  and  residential  sources.  Untreated
                   sewage, chemicals, and solid waste are frequently the sources of pollution in
                   rivers and ponds, making them unfit for drinking and other usage. In addition
                   to harming the environment, this pollution puts individuals at risk, resulting in
                   illnesses caused by water and a lack of safe drinking water in many areas.



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