The document discusses the concept of sustainability in relation to Ireland, emphasizing the need for maintaining resources without causing ecological damage. It examines various aspects such as energy management, population health, and socio-political factors affecting sustainability. Additionally, it provides statistical comparisons between Ireland and the US, along with references to Irish-specific resources and studies.

1. Sustainability of the Irish
3D Journeys: A Preview
Jon M. Ernstberger
LaGrange College
September 26, 2011
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2. What is Sustainability?
Sustainable
...capable of being
maintained at a steady level
without exhausting natural
resources or causing severe
ecological damage"
Wellness of the population
Physical
Mental/Spiritual
Social and cultural issues
Diversity
Government/Politics
Financial well-being
Environmental/ecological.
Energy
Resource/waste management
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3. Not about Ireland, but...
Courtesy of obesity-project.blogspot.com (left), http://www.publicradio.org/
(center), and openlibrary.org (right).
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4. Irish-Speci

5. c References
Courtesy of us.macmillan.com (left), hnn.us (center), and wantitall.co.za (right).
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6. Additional Links, Irish Speci

7. c
Irish Obesity: http://www.irishheart.ie/iopen24/pub/
factsheets/obesity_fact_sheet.pdf
A living countryside?: the politics of sustainable development in rural
Ireland [McDonagh et al., 2009]
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland http://www.seai.ie/
Energy Ireland: http://www.energyireland.ie/
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8. Geopolitics of Ireland
Republic of Ireland (Dark
Green)
Ocially Ireland
Formed (ocially) on
December 6th, 1922.
Covers approximately 83% of
the landmass.
Northern Ireland (Light Green)
Established on May 3rd, 1921.
Part of the United Kingdom.
Remaining 17% of land.
Although governmentally
separate, the island remains
connected in many senses.
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9. Comparison
Ireland US GA
Pop. (millions) 6.2 (2008) 312.2 (2011) 9.7 (2010)
Area (sq. mi.) 32,595.1 3,794,101 59,425
Pop. Dens. (sq. mi) 190.1 87.4 141.4
Height, Male (in.) 70 (21-25 yrs.) 70 (20-29 yrs.)
Lifespan (M/F) (77/82) (76/81)
Obesity (%, M/F) (25.7/23.3) (30.2/33.2)
Adult Mortality Rate 77 106
per 1000 (15-59)
Data provided by Wikipedia, World Health Organization, and others.
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10. Climate of Ireland
Images borrowed from http://www.met.ie.
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11. Climate of Ireland, cont.
Ireland LaGrange
Rainfall (in.) 31-80 58
Temp (F) 43-51 49-73
Sun (hrs) 3-4.25 10-15
Note: These are gathered using
an average of averages.
Not indicative of extreme
conditions.
Serves for comparative purposes.
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12. How do the Irish Energize?
How do the Irish currently create
and moderate usage of energy?
How does their geographical
position (coupled with political
division) challenge energy creation
and management?
How are the Irish looking toward
the future (concerning their energy
needs)?
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13. References I
(2010).
Tobacco Control Factsheet 2010.
(2011).
National Income and Expenditure.
(2011).
Tidal and Current Energy Resources in Ireland.
(2011).
The World Bank Data by GNI.
Economic, T. and Institute, S. R. (2011).
Irish economy.
Ehrenreich, B. (2008).
Nickel and dimed: On (not) getting by in America.
Holt Paperbacks.
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14. References II
Fanning, B. (2002).
Racism and social change in the Republic of Ireland.
Manchester Univ Pr.
Hawken, P. (1994).
The ecology of commerce: A declaration of sustainability.
Harper Paperbacks.
Heernan, B. (2012).
State did nothing for jews in wwii.
Independent News Media PLC.
Institute, M. (2011).
Tidal Energy.
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15. References III
McDonagh, J., Varley, T., and Shortall, S. (2009).
A living countryside?: the politics of sustainable development in rural
Ireland.
Ashgate Publishing.
O'Brien, M., O'Brien, C., and O'Brien, C. (1972).
A concise history of Ireland.
Thames and Hudson London.
of State, U. D. (2011).
Notes on ireland.
Roberts, A. and Churchill, S. (2008).
A history of the English-speaking peoples since 1900.
Harper Perennial.
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