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The Journey to Sustainability Student Name Institutional Affiliations Instructor Date The Journey to Sustainability Welcome to sustainable Earth in the distant future! Human relationship to nature and how humans will cope differently natural phenomena In the distant future, the human relationships to nature have changed drastically from what it is today. Humans have embraced sustainability and evolved their lifestyles to live in harmony with the environment. Instead of using natural resources as a disposable commodity, humans will have adopted a “keep, use, and reuse” mentality, ensuring that the environment is never overburdened. To cope with natural phenomena like hurricanes, humans will implement a variety of energy-efficient technologies that allow them to minimize their impact on the environment while still managing to protect themselves from natural disasters (Bensel, et.al,2020). For example, the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, has been encouraged, allowing people to power their homes without creating an environmental hazard. Additionally, the Safe Drinking Water Act has been implemented to ensure that the water resources in the region are clean and safe for human consumption. Further, humans will have adopted a “farm-to-table” approach in their food production, where food is grown locally and organically in a sustainable manner. This will result in a healthier and more diverse food chain, as well as a decrease in the amount of food waste produced. Farmers' Markets have become a regular occurrence in many cities and towns, providing the local community with fresh, nutritious food. Additionally, sustainable practices such as permaculture and regenerative agriculture have been embraced, allowing farmers to produce food in harmony with nature. How Earth’s biodiversity and ecosystems will look like and what humans have done differently to enable biodiversity and ecosystems to function sustainably Humans have learned from the lessons of the past, and have implemented changes to ensure that Earth is sustainable in the long-term. We now have a balanced, bio diverse planet that provides us with clean air, safe drinking water, and enough food to go around. The key to this sustainable future was the energy efficiency of our buildings, transportation, and other infrastructure. We have replaced fossil fuels with renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, to power our homes, businesses, and vehicles, while also reducing our dependence on non-renewable resources. At the same time, we have worked hard to preserve and protect Earth’s biodiversity and ecosystems. We have protected vast tracks of land and ocean to allow for the natural cycles of life to occur without disruption. We have also implemented strict regulations on pollution and overfishing, to ensure that the food chain remains intact and that the natural balance of our planet is not disturbed. We have also taken steps to ensure that our food supply is sustainable. We have shifted away from large-scale industrial agriculture and instead focused on smaller-scale, sustainable, and organic farming (OECD, 2017). We have also started to encourage the growth of local farmers' markets, where people can purchase fresh produce from their local area. We have also implemented the Safe Drinking Water Act to ensure that all citizens have access to clean drinking water, regardless of their geographical location. How agricultural production will be different In a sustainable future, agricultural production will look very different from the way it does today. The food chain will be more circular, with less reliance on industrial farming and more emphasis on local production. Farmers' markets will become more common, providing fresh, local produce to communities. The Safe Drinking Water Act will be more strictly enforced, ensuring that agricultural runoff does not contaminate local water sources (World Economic Forum, 2017). Energy efficiency will be a key factor in agricultural production, with farmers using more efficient methods to reduce their carbon footprint. Sustainable agriculture will also become more widespread, with organic farming and permaculture techniques being used to produce food with minimal environmental impact. Management of Water Resources Humans currently manage water resources by implementing various laws such as the Safe Drinking Water Act, which ensures that the public has access to clean and safe drinking water. In addition, we use energy-inefficient methods of collecting, purifying, and distributing freshwater. We also use large-scale industrial methods to extract water from the ocean for industrial and agricultural use. However in a sustainable In the future, humans will manage water resources in a more sustainable way. This includes utilizing more energy-efficient methods of collecting, purifying, and distributing freshwater. In addition, we will use more sustainable farming practices such as utilizing local farmers' markets to reduce the amount of water used to transport food. We will also work to reduce the amount of ocean water extracted for industrial and agricultural use by focusing on reducing the amount of pollutants entering our oceans (Bensel, et.al,2020). We will also work to protect and restore aquatic ecosystems and food chains to ensure that water resources are managed in a sustainable way. How humans will meet their energy needs in the future sustainably Humans are increasingly turning to renewable energy sources to meet their energy needs in the future. Solar, wind, and hydropower are renewable energy sources that can be used to generate electricity and fuel transportation. These clean energy sources do not emit any greenhouse gases, and so they do not contribute to the warming of the atmosphere. Additionally, energy efficiency measures such as the use of energy-efficient appliances, lighting, and insulation can reduce the amount of energy needed to run a household. Other changes humans have made to maintain a healthy atmosphere and climate include investing in sustainable agriculture practices. These practices include using organic fertilizers, crop rotation, and planting cover crops between harvests. This helps to reduce soil erosion and runoff that can contaminate nearby waterways (World Economic Forum, 2017). Additionally, investing in local food systems such as farmers' markets and community-supported agriculture initiatives promote sustainable food production and reduce the amount of emissions associated with long-distance transportation of food. Humans have enacted legislation to protect the environment and preserve the atmosphere and climate. The Clean Air Act regulates air pollution, and the Safe Drinking Water Act protects our drinking water from contamination. These laws provide important safeguards to ensure that humans can maintain a healthy atmosphere and climate for all. Waste Ma...