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ECO SUSTAINABILITY






      ❑ Meaning
      Ecological sustainability includes everything that is connected with the

      Earth's ecosystems. Amongst other things, this includes the stability of

      climate systems, the quality of air, land and water, land use and soil
      erosion, biodiversity (diversity of both species and habitats), and

      ecosystem services (e.g. pollination and photosynthesis). When it
                                                                                                                       Did you know that the
      comes to the ecological systems, it is often possible to give quite a good                                        international trade in
      definition of sustainability.                                                                                        honeybees and
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      ❑ Importance:
                                                                                                                         enabled the global
      •Environmental Quality – In order to have healthy communities, we                                               spread of pathogens that
      need clean air, natural resources, and a nontoxic environment.                                                          kill bees?

      •Growth – UNTHSC’s enrollment continues to grow, so we require

      more resources such as energy, water, and space. Sustainability

      aims to use our resources efficiently to benefit our campus and
      community.

      •Healthcare – Sustainability and healthcare are intricately related

      since the quality of our environment affects public health. For
      example, many health issues are directly related to air and

      water quality.




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