REVIEW
Analysis of Sustainable Food
“Do present food production practices support the sustainability of the food system?”“
Why would it be important to have dairy farming close to urban centres?
” “What role does the availability of local food play in making communities more sustainable?”
“What options are available to consumers if they wish to make more sustainable food choices?”
Analysis of Sustainable transportation
“What are the costs and benefits of air travel?
“How can changes in transportation systems help to control urban sprawl?”
“Why might some communities consider creating a bike lane as an alternative to widening a roadway? Why might this option be better in some communities than others?”
Analyse the effects of individual lifestyle choices on energy consumption and production, for sustainability .
“What do we, as consumers, use the largest amounts of energy for?”
“How might a community meet the energy needs and wants of its residents with the least environmental impact?”
“What is the role of stewardship in supporting a sustainable community?”
Analyze the social and economic sustainability of communities
How does the establishment or loss of a major industry affect other businesses in a community?”
“How have towns that have lost their major industry been able to survive (e.g., Stratford, Elliot Lake)?
Why have some other communities become ghost towns?” “What kinds of public services and infrastructure does a community need to remain socially stable and economically viable?”