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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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