Sustainability depletion
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Depletion is the process of running down or reducing the total resource available, towards depletion. This usually involves conversion into another form with a resultant release of energy - see the Laws of thermodynamics.
It is possible to delay depletion with conservation. Limiting the use of nonrechargeable batteries is an example of conserving to avoid depletion. It is possible to avoid depletion with management practices such as rationing, efficiency improvements and alternative technological solutions.
When resources are consumed at unsustainable rates an exhausation or resource depletion of material sources can result in widespread shortages and regional bottlenecks. A depletion curve can be modeled and predictions of future supply can be surmised.
[edit] See also
- Depleted uranium
- Forest Depletion
- Oil Depletion
- Overfishing
- Oxygen depletion
- Ozone depletion
- Soil Depletion
- Water Depletion
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