environmental challenges for developing countries Flashcards
examples of some environmental challenges
water pollution
air pollution
loss of biodiversity
land degredation
over exploitation of resources
Rajasthan, coca cola plants
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
Pearl river delta
water pollution occurred and this affects economic activity of farming and fishing as well as land degradation, as well as causing human health risks
monoculture farming
growing only 1 specific crop at a time
soils exhausted, loss of biodiversity, increase of pests
chemical and manufacturing in Xinglong, China
industry has caused water pollution and land pollution, leading to an increase of cancers in the area
bangladesh textile industry effects
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
Guangzhou, China impacts
urbanisation and cities have swallowed farms leading to a loss of biodiversity
shell oil extraction in nigeria impacts
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