natural resource
noun
1
natural resources plural
: industrial materials and capacities (such as mineral deposits and waterpower) supplied by nature
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These are protected areas where those three agencies collaborate to conserve wildlife and ecosystems—where agriculture, natural resources, species habitat and military training needs intersect.
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Jen Guyton, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The natural resources are in high demand for use in solar panels, electric car batteries and other green technologies, among other uses.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
Attempting to enhance San Diego’s iconic waterfront by improving public access, preserving natural resources, and promoting commercial uses, the necessary update will never fully satisfy all interests.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
Through mercantilism and colonization, Europeans sought natural resources abroad in order to increase their power at home.
—Kathleen Duval, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024
The principle behind these deductions is not only to reward landowners for their commitment to conservation but also to encourage the protection of land for public benefit, including preserving wildlife habitats, maintaining scenic vistas, and protecting natural resources.
—Jessica Ledingham, J.d., Ll.m., Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But as with other outdoor activities, an increase in people hitting the backcountry has resulted in a strain on our natural resources.
—Josh Laskin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024
Among those suggesting a measured approach that takes factors such as the local availability of natural resources into account is economist David S. Rapson, a professor at the University of California, Davis.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Mar. 2024
It is also seen as critical for stepping up exports of the Russian natural resources that are critical for the economy.
—Ivan Nechepurenko Sergey Ponomarev, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Jen Guyton, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The natural resources are in high demand for use in solar panels, electric car batteries and other green technologies, among other uses.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
Attempting to enhance San Diego’s iconic waterfront by improving public access, preserving natural resources, and promoting commercial uses, the necessary update will never fully satisfy all interests.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
Through mercantilism and colonization, Europeans sought natural resources abroad in order to increase their power at home.
—Kathleen Duval, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024
The principle behind these deductions is not only to reward landowners for their commitment to conservation but also to encourage the protection of land for public benefit, including preserving wildlife habitats, maintaining scenic vistas, and protecting natural resources.
—Jessica Ledingham, J.d., Ll.m., Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But as with other outdoor activities, an increase in people hitting the backcountry has resulted in a strain on our natural resources.
—Josh Laskin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024
Among those suggesting a measured approach that takes factors such as the local availability of natural resources into account is economist David S. Rapson, a professor at the University of California, Davis.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Mar. 2024
It is also seen as critical for stepping up exports of the Russian natural resources that are critical for the economy.
—Ivan Nechepurenko Sergey Ponomarev, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Natural resource.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20resource. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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