environmental challenges for developing countries

Question 1

examples of some environmental challenges

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Rajasthan, coca cola plants

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Pearl river delta

Answer 3

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

Question 4

monoculture farming

Answer 4

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

Question 5

chemical and manufacturing in Xinglong, China

Answer 5

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

Question 6

bangladesh textile industry effects

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Guangzhou, China impacts

Answer 7

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

Question 8

shell oil extraction in nigeria impacts

Answer 8

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