sustainability
Resources
TED-Ed: How Do We Create a Better Economy?
Can we call any economy “healthy” in the face of dwindling resources and growing inequality? What if we cut off our addiction to endless growth, and used a new compass for modern prosperity? One such compass is known as “doughnut economics,” which aims to meet the needs of people without overshooting Earth's ecological limits. Explore how this model reframes our economic systems.
TED-Ed: Can the Economy Grow Forever?
Many economists think that an eternally growing economy is necessary to keep improving people’s lives, and that if the global economy stops growing, people would fight more over the fixed amount of value that exists, rather than working to generate new value. Which raises the question: is infinite growth possible on a finite planet? Explore how economies can balance efficiency with sustainability.
Encyclopedic Entry: Renewable Energy
Renewable energy comes from sources that will not be used up in our lifetimes, such as the sun and wind.
Geography Standard 16: Changes in Resources
The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.
Managing Resources Unit
Individuals, communities, and countries depend on a variety of different resources to help them thrive: electricity, timber, oil, water, and food, to name a few. Because these basic resources are such a large part of our daily lives, it is important that we manage them responsibly to ensure future generations have what they need. Human civilization heavily impacts the environment and the rich natural resources we depend on. All communities face the challenge of managing resources responsibly, not only for themselves, but for the sake of the world around them. Learn more about how individuals and communities can manage their resources to support themselves and the world around them.
TED-Ed: Environmental Science Lessons
TED-Ed celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Discover hundreds of animated lessons, create customized lessons, and share your big ideas.
