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Unit 6  |  Social Changes of Sustainable Development 129 6.2  Poverty, Equality, Environment, and Justice The link between poverty and environmental destruction has been the subject of a great deal of research. This relationship is complicated and depends on factors of governance , corrup- tion, and community structure. Inequality is often a factor in unsustainable behavior. There are many cases where a lack of economic resources forces people to rely upon unsustainable practices, such as burning scarce firewood for heating or cook- ing. Power imbalances often give large corporations the ability to buy land and resources in poor countries, where people who are negatively affected have little voice or power. GOVERNANCE The act of social decision-making. WATCH & LEARN http://bit.ly/2vaXRGn Watch the video and respond to the questions below. 1. What are the two primary threats to a healthy and equitable world? 2. Why do you think sustainable development requires bringing the world to a level of equitable technological and economic development? 3. What is the expanded concept of “the environment.” video: Threats to Sustainable Development