Case Studies Flashcards
(6 cards)
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Big Dry, Australia
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Happened from 2002-2009 Rural suicide rates soared Drought proofing introduced for future HEP reduced so more fossil fuels burned Australia is overpopulated (too high people:water ratio) Water quality reduced Grassland turned to Scrubland Occurred because of El Niño Farmers claimed $400-600 per fortnight
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Antarctic Treaty
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Made in 1961 to protect Antarctica Signed by 35 countries Bans nuclear testing Bans commercial whaling Bans commercial oil/coal mining and gas tapping
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Ice Hotel, Sweden
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50,000 - 60,000 visitors per year Made of ice Built on Torne River, Sweden All laundry done on site All ice used is local (no imports) Sustainable Activities only: e.g: arctic walks, dog sledding e.c.t
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Boscastle Flash Floods, UK
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Happened in 2004
£2 billion damage
7cm or rain fell in just 2 hours
Ground was pre-saturated from above average rainfall 2 weeks prior to flooding
More than 20 B & B’s were forced to shut
After flooding, Deputy Prime Minister and Price Charles visited to boost morale
£10 million improvements made to prevent future flooding
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Nepal Earthquake 2015
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8635 deaths 19009 injuries $10 billion damage Caused by Indian & Eurasian plate margins (collision) crashing into each other 1 million children left with no school 700,000 people pushed into poverty International Aid (India) provided essentials NGO's provided essentiials
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Samasati Nature Retreat
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Only biodegradable washing products
Huts are built on stilts (doesn’t affect trees)
Locals are employed (money stays in the local area)
Sustainable tourist activities which don’t harm the ecosystem
