Ecology is the study of the environment and how living things relate to one another within the same environment. The field of ecology dates back to the recorded observations of Aristotle and Hippocrates, and includes the study of Earth science as well as genetics and biology. From a practical perspective, ecologists apply their skills to the fields of agriculture, urban renewal, forestry, and health sciences, as well as other fields such as climate change. Climate change pertains to changes in the earth’s temperature (i.e., global warming), as well as the impact of weather-related occurrences, such as floods, droughts, rainfalls, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, and heat waves. In this topic, you will learn about ecology and the climate, and the relationship between the two, within the context of sustainability— the ability of the planet to maintain itself in spite of environmental changes and challenges. At the end of this topic, you will have a firmer understanding of human life on the planet and our contributions to sustaining the environment. Apply this understanding of ecology and sustainability to your chosen society.
Summarize the sustainability efforts of your chosen society. Your summary should include a discussion of ecology and climate, along with examples of modes of sustainability (no matter how old your society or civilization might be, all communities preserve/store resources in some way).
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