Non-Renewable Resources
A non-renewable resource (also called a finite resource) is a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a quick enough pace to keep up with consumption. An example is carbon-based fossil fuel. The original organic matter, with the aid of heat and pressure, becomes a fuel such as oil or gas. Earth minerals and metal ores, fossil fuels (coal, petroleum, natural gas) and groundwater in certain aquifers are all considered non-renewable resources, though individual elements are always conserved (except in nuclear reactions). Conversely, resources such as timber (when harvested sustainably) and wind (used to power energy …
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CELA: Canadian Environmental Law Association · 30 August 2024 English
Submission by the Canadian Environmental Law Association to the Canadian Nuclear Safety 1500 no ISBN assigned Commission Regarding the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: …
Governance. Comments to R. Pichette, Manager, Non-Renewable Resources Section, Ministry of Natural 316 978-1-77189-411-1 …
UCP: University of Calgary Press · 15 August 2024 English
An exemplary comparative framework for rethinking the practice of democracy and the meanings of decolonization.
retains control over the exploitation of non-renewable resources in Indigenous territories. Democratic …
CRRF: Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation · 29 July 2024 English
The Minister’s opening statement in the tourism strategy is that “We understand the importance of tourism as a pillar of our territorial economy: the industry is a critical source of …
the province’s economy is dominated by non-renewable resources such as oil and mineral extraction. Additionally …
Fraser Institute · 25 July 2024 English
The Smith government has promised to âre-buildâ the Heritage Fund so that eventually its earnings are significant enough to replace volatile resource revenue in the budget. While this is a …
stewardship of the savings from Alberta’s non-renewable resources by providing the greatest financial returns …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 23 May 2024 English
Natural resources play fundamental roles in our well-being and lives. Oceans, forests, lakes, rivers, and grasslands—and the biodiversity they support—contribute to nourishing us, regulating air quality, cleansing water, and myriad …
Indonesia’s global importance as a producer of non-renewable resources. It ranks among the top producers of timber …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 17 May 2024 English
GDP growth suggests sound economic development in Trinidad and Tobago from 1995 to 2020. In contrast, a study of the nation's comprehensive wealth paints a picture of moderate progress at …
risks associated with overreliance on non-renewable resources like oil and gas for development. The growth …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 17 May 2024 English
For decades, national policy-making has focused on GDP, with growth celebrated as the main standard for deciding how well countries are doing. Yet GDP is a short-term indicator that captures …
2.2%. The composition of renewable and non-renewable resources in the MNCI shifted over time. Renewable … following years, increased the share of non-renewable resources to 44% in 2020. 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 …
CIRL: Canadian Institute of Resources Law · 10 May 2024 English
The members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary and the President of the University of Calgary. [...] This aims …
the legal aspects of both renewable and non-renewable resources. Its work falls into three interrelated …
CELA: Canadian Environmental Law Association · 26 April 2024 English
Submission by the Canadian Environmental Law Association to the Canadian Nuclear Safety 1500 Commission Regarding the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Sara Libman October 12, …
Governance. Comments to R. Pichette, Manager, Non-Renewable Resources Section, Ministry of Natural 316 R. Lindgren …
CIRL: Canadian Institute of Resources Law · 23 April 2024 French
The members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary and the President of the University of Calgary. [...] Catalysts for …
the legal aspects of both renewable and non-renewable resources. Its work falls into three interrelated …
