environmental challenges for developing countries Flashcards

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examples of some environmental challenges

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water pollution
air pollution
loss of biodiversity
land degredation
over exploitation of resources

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Rajasthan, coca cola plants

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used 900,000l of water in 1999 from wells/aquifers causing descending water levels and also pollution due to industry
subsidies were given to local farmers

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Pearl river delta

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water pollution occurred and this affects economic activity of farming and fishing as well as land degradation, as well as causing human health risks

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monoculture farming

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growing only 1 specific crop at a time
soils exhausted, loss of biodiversity, increase of pests

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chemical and manufacturing in Xinglong, China

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industry has caused water pollution and land pollution, leading to an increase of cancers in the area

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bangladesh textile industry effects

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no effluent treatment plant due to low running cost, causing land and water pollution as harmful chemicals are released

1 tonne of cotton -> 65000kW energy, 250 tonnes of water

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Guangzhou, China impacts

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urbanisation and cities have swallowed farms leading to a loss of biodiversity

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shell oil extraction in nigeria impacts

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9mil gal oil spill, causing water and land pollution, however 90% of money for Nigeria is from oil exports
TNCs not concerned by environmental impacts

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