Environmental challenges in Bristol Flashcards
1
Q
Urban Sprawl
A
people objected to Harry stoke as it caused increased traffic congestion
2
Q
Derelict land
A
caused by deindustrialisation
places are taken over by squatters
3
Q
What is being done to reduce urban sprawl
A
reducing amount of greenfield sites
Increasing plans for houses on brownfield sites
4
Q
Bristol’s waste disposal problem
A
City produces half a million tonnes of waste
5
Q
Strategies taken to reduce waste
A
reduce waste sent to landfills
reduce waste per household
increasing recycling to 50%
6
Q
Bristol’s atmospheric pollution
A
Vehicles are main cause of air pollution
Bristol is most congested city in England
7
Q
Plans to reduce air pollution
A
Reduce speed limit on motorways
Increase electric car charging points
Frome Gateway with walking and cycling route
