The Science of Sustainability

2.3 Human Activity Impacts on Ecosystems

Key Takeaways

  • There are five major ways that business activity can threaten ecosystems: climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, overexploitation, and introduction of invasive species.
  • Climate change from human activity has already had an impact on the climate and is projected to cause significant harm to the earth system over the next century if not mitigated.
  • Habitat destruction, overexploitation, and introduction of invasive species all negatively impact local ecosystems and should be considered in sustainable business activities.
  • The IPAT relationship is defined as impact is the product of population, affluence, and technology.
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