Explotiation of energy can create problems

Question 1

conflicts with indigenous populations:

Answer 1

• resettlement

- traditional culture is undermined

Question 2

environmental degradation:

Answer 2

• algal blooms from pollution starves aquatic ecosystems of oxygen
• declining water quality
• oil spills sweep farmlands, forests etc
• pollutants poison rivers
• gas flares lead to gas fogs, acid rain and carcinogenic particulates

Question 3

economic issues

Answer 3

• inadequate compensation
• money not invested in local services e.g. healthcare
• loss of productive farmland