rio, 2016 Olympics, problems and more# Flashcards

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cars

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the amount of cars in Rio have increased by 405 in the last 10 years

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why have the amount of cars increased

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in order to have safe travels due to the increase of violence

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traffic congestion

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commuters traveling from Barra da Tijca suffer from long delays daily. this is due to the few roads available. during fifa and the Olympics the government added more transport infrastructure

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water pollution

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raw sewage from homes are pump back into guanabara bay
many neighborhoods suffer from a lack of water that can lead to diseases and possible death
due to the Olympics the government are now cleaning the water

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waste pollution

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12 per cent of sewage is treated
many Olympian suffered from stomach relate diseases such as the Belgian wind surfer, Evi Van Acker. Children in Rio also have stomach illnesses frequently

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education

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compulsory for 6-14 year olds
not many children continue with their education rather they quit and get informal jobs to pay for family needs
they open private universities in the Roanha favela
may sports club

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water supply

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12 % of rio do not have access to water
37% of water is lost
people are vulnerable about water leads to may droughts e.g. Santa branca reservoirs being closed
government helps favela to get water by installing pipes 300km

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energy

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poor people get their energy illegally from tapping main supplies
government are losing money
installed 60km of new power supplies building nuclear plant

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healthcare

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2013, 55% of city had access to local family health clinic
high child mortality and health risks for the elderly and pregnant women
increase the amount of roads in order to make travel more easier

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