Introduction
Sustainable management of forests, water, coal, petroleum through conservation and community participation.
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Conservation
Sustainable development: present needs without compromising future. 3Rs. Forests: Chipko Movement, community management. Water harvesting: bawris, khadin. Fossil fuels non-renewable; burning causes CO2(global warming), SO2(acid rain).
Key Points
- •Sustainable development for future generations
- •3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- •Chipko Movement: community forest protection
- •Water harvesting: traditional and modern
- •Fossil fuels: non-renewable, polluting
Quick Summary
- ✓Sustainable development
- ✓Community conservation effective
- ✓3Rs; Water harvesting; Fossil fuel conservation
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