balancing economic development and conservation in cold environments Flashcards
what are 4 ways of conserving cold environments
-using technology
-government actions
-international agreements
-work of conservation groups
when and where was oil discovered in Alaska
-1969
-Prudhoe bay
what is an example of using technology
the trans alaska- pipeline
how long is the trans Alaska pipeline
1300km
what landforms does the trans Alaska pipeline cross
-two mountain ranges
-800 rivers
why is the trans Alaska pipeline raised
to prevent the hot oil melting the permafrost and allowing the carbou to migrate underneath
where is the example of ‘government actions’
Alaska, usa
what does the US protect and how
-protects wilderness areas and their abundant wildlife through laws and policies
-this protects environments, natives and marine habitats
what is the example of an ‘international agreement’
the antarctic treaty
what three things does the antarctic treaty do
-prevents economic development
-promotes scientific research
-controls tourism to keep disturbance at a minimum
what is an example of a conservation group?
world wide fund for nature
what does the world wide fund for nature do
-work with oil companies, Inuit organisations, local communities and government regulators to plan a sustainable future
