Resource Depletion
The using up of natural resources (e.g. fossil fuels, rare minerals, forests) faster than they can be replenished, often...
Real World
Apple's reliance on rare earth minerals like cobalt for iPhone batteries has raised supply-chain sustainability concerns as global reserves shrink.
Exam Focus
Connect resource depletion to both ethical stakeholder pressure and long-run cost increases for full marks.
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