ENMI7
Module 7: Sustainability (Core)
Outcome
Examine the sustainability of the energy and mining industries.
Indicators
(a) Interpret data comparing Canadian energy and resource consumption to the rest of North America and the world to determine the sustainability of Canadian resources.
(b) Critique the implications of Saskatchewan's current and sustainable levels of energy use, in the context of climate change, global economic demand and available resources.
(c) Describe actions that can be taken to live and work more sustainably with non-renewable resources today and into the future.
(d) Propose a plan to sustain the energy and mining sectors including factors involving non-renewable resources.
(e) Explore the pressure placed on non-renewable mineral resources (e.g., silver and lithium) due to developments in technology (e.g., microchips).
(f) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of continuing to explore and mine mineral and petroleum resources.
(g) Investigate how Saskatchewan's energy and mining industries provide increased national supply chain security.
(h) Research sustainable practices in the energy and mining industries.
(i) Explain how conservation relates to sustainability and long-term planning.
(j) Explore the impact of renewable energy sources on the sustainability of the energy and mining industries.
(k) Investigate sustainable practices in energy and mining to maintain water resources.
(l) Reflect on how energy and mining relationships can support necessary and ongoing efforts of reconciliation.
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