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How long will our natural resources last?
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How long will our natural resources last? One day the human population will have exhausted all of the natural resources the earth has to offer, this includes Fossil fuels (oil, coal and natural gas) and metals ores such as bauxite and haematite, as well as other metals, copper, lead, tin and zinc. Many estimates have been made of how long our non-renewable resources will last. No one can make an accurate estimate. It is important at this point to ask the question "Why is it necessary to conserve our natural resources?" These five issues explain the reasons why it is important to consider this question. * Technological growth Consumer demand for new technology and goods places demands on our resources in order to enhance perceived obsolete goods. * Materialism Material items and goods have become increasingly important to the modern age and the modern lifestyle. * Commercialism There is now a global commercial awareness - markets for...
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