Other contemporary urban environmental issues Flashcards
1
Q
Name some causes of water pollution
A
- domestic waste
- rainfall runoff from roads and pavements
- outflowing water from industries
- illegal dumping and poorly managed landfill
2
Q
Name some strategies used to manage water pollution
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- UN’s Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
Making water treatment obligatory in HDE’s - World bank funding reservoir schemes and treatment plants to improve water supply and quality in LDE’s
3
Q
What causes atmospheric pollution in urban areas?
A
Concentration of energy use and vehicle emissions
4
Q
Name some strategies used to manage atmospheric pollution
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- Vehicle restrictions
- Technological innovations
- Clean air legislation
5
Q
What causes dereliction of urban land?
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- Natural ageing and decay of buildings
- Movement of urban activities to more profitable areas
6
Q
Name some issues associated with building on brownfield sites
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- Land can be contaminated; decontamination is expensive and time consuming
- Neighbouring land may still be industrial; not a pleasant building site
7
Q
Name the improvements redeveloping brownfield sites for housing beings
A
- improves urban environment
- decreases urban sprawl; protects greenbelt
- reduced demand for car use
8
Q
Name other contemporary urban environmental issues
A
- Water pollution
- Atmospheric pollution
- Dereliction
