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Lecture for Tuesday January 17, 2017

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PART 1: Environmental Audits and Accounting

C footprint is one example of assessing your personal consumption

env accounting is a rigorous procedure designed to support specific decisions

sophisticated approaches, such as carbon offset will take rigorous accounting

indexes - preview are important for following progress

 

PART 2: Water is a tangible example of accounting

water required for your health and food

water is a renewable resources and that makes a big difference in how we follow sources and consumption (compared to depletable resource)

understanding the hydrologic cycle is key

fresh water resources are limited

pollution represents a major loss of water resources, even in "rich" countries

 

PART 3: Life cycle analysis of water source, use and destination

LCA on water

reveals importance of embedded water in food

and the importance of location for household uses such as diapers

 

Discussion:

Is access to clear water a right or a commodity?