Information Guides

In the guide below, we compare natural resources vs man made resources. We explain the difference between them, and also give some common examples of each.   What’s The Difference Between Natural Resources & Man Made Resources? – Natural Resources Natural resources generally come directly from the environment and are formed by natural processes. An … Read more

In the guide below, we outline what natural resources are, the different types of natural resources, examples of individual natural resources, and other relevant information.   What Are Natural Resources? (Definition) Natural resources are resources that come from natural processes i.e. from the environment and biosphere. They are in comparison to man made resources that … Read more

In the guide below, we discuss sustainable forest management, which is also referred to as sustainable forestry. We discuss what is is, sustainable forestry practices & examples, the pros and cons of sustainable forestry, and more.   Summary – Sustainable Forest Management What Is Sustainable Forest Management? We’ve provided a general definition of sustainable forest … Read more

In this guide, we discuss the fish remaining in the ocean, and on Earth. We outline how many fish might be left, whether fish populations and numbers are increasing or decreasing, potential reasons for depletion of fish species, & whether fish are going to go extinct at some point.   Summary – Remaining Fish In … Read more

In this guide, we discuss the ice on Earth. We outline how much ice might be left on Earth, how much has been lost over time, whether we might run out, and other relevant information.   Summary – The Ice On Earth Different Types & Forms Of Ice We list the different forms ice can … Read more

In this guide, we discuss the Earth’s wilderness. We outline how much wilderness might be left on Earth, how much has been lost over time, whether we might run out, and other relevant information.   Summary – Earth’s Wilderness What Is Wilderness? A general description for what ‘wilderness’ is can be found in the guide … Read more

In the guide below, we discuss whether we might run out of chocolate and cocoa beans, how much might be left, along with other information relevant to these queries.   Summary – The World’s Chocolate & Cocoa Bean Resources Where Does Chocolate Come From, & What’s It Made Of? One of the primary ingredients used … Read more

In this guide, we discuss the world’s rare earth metal resources and reserves. We outline how much we might have left, whether we might run out, when we might run out, what might happen if we do, and more.   (Note – the USGS rare-earth-oxide (REO) equivalent data below includes lanthanides and yttrium, but excludes … Read more

In this guide, we discuss the world’s aluminum resources and reserves. We outline how much we might have left, whether we might run out, when we might run out, what might happen if we do, and more. We also discuss bauxite ore resources (a raw material used to make aluminum), and alumina too.   Summary … Read more

In this guide, we discuss the world’s gold resources and reserves. We outline how much we might have left, if we might run out and when, what might happen if we do, and more.   Summary – The World’s Gold Resources Uses For Gold Across Society, & Why It’s Important One of the most common … Read more