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Clearwater Basin Biomass Atlas: Human Capital

Description:
The Human Capital section addresses social assets of each of the 5 regions- education, workforce, and general attitudes toward biomass. This section determines how people view and what they know about biomass. P.48-67

Related Topics:
3. Biological processes depend on energy flow through the Earth system.
5. Energy decisions are influenced by economic, political, environmental, and social factors.
7. The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
4. Various sources of energy are used to power human activities.
8. Wood based bio-fuels are one form of energy that is renewable

Associated Grade Levels:
9-1011-12

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Clearwater Basin Biomass Atlas: Human Capitol
Associated Grade Levels:
9-1011-12

Related Sub-Topics

3.6 Humans are part of Earth’s ecosystems and influence energy flow through these systems.

4.1 Humans transfer and transform energy from the environment into forms useful for human endeavors

4.2 Humans use of energy is subject to limits and constraints.

5.1 Decisions concerning the use of energy resources are made at many levels.

5.7 Energy decisions are influenced by social factors.

7.6 Some populations are more vulnerable to impacts of energy choices than others.

8.2 Transportation and logistic considerations shape cost and feasibility within supply chains.