The Essentials of Life
Chester Morrison
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THE ESSENTIALS OF LIFE
When asked why geology is essential to our everyday lives, geologists often like to point out that 'what isn't grown is dug out of the ground'. While this is basically still true, in the modern world organisations such as the BGS are concerned equally with promoting the responsible use of the Earth' 
s resources and protecting the natural environment for future generations.
Most people would identify shelter, water and food as the top three 'essentials of life' - none of us would survive more than a few hours in winter without shelter, a few days without water or a few weeks without food. In the poorest parts of the developing world the provision of these basic essentials still dominates the lives of many people. However, as prosperity increases these tend to be taken for granted (until a major natural disaster strikes) and the right to a good job, a house full of modern appliances, personal transport, holidays and a range of leisure facilities are increasingly regarded as 'essentials' to modern life. At the same time people demand a clena and safe environment and expect the principles of sustainable development to be applied to the use of natural recources. When the effects of na increasing global population and climate change are added to the mix the challenges become even more daunting.
Water and food
When asked why geology is essential to our everyday lives, geologists often like to point out that 'what isn't grown is dug out of the ground'. While this is basically still true, in the modern world organisations such as the BGS are concerned equally with promoting the responsible use of the Earth'
Most people would identify shelter, water and food as the top three 'essentials of life' - none of us would survive more than a few hours in winter without shelter, a few days without water or a few weeks without food. In the poorest parts of the developing world the provision of these basic essentials still dominates the lives of many people. However, as prosperity increases these tend to be taken for granted (until a major natural disaster strikes) and the right to a good job, a house full of modern appliances, personal transport, holidays and a range of leisure facilities are increasingly regarded as 'essentials' to modern life. At the same time people demand a clena and safe environment and expect the principles of sustainable development to be applied to the use of natural recources. When the effects of na increasing global population and climate change are added to the mix the challenges become even more daunting.
Water and food