uk challenge resource consumption 3 Flashcards
what does a growing population need more of ?
- food
- land for settlements
- energy
- water
what are the environmental impacts of population growth on resource consumption ? 6
- loss of hedgerows, larger fields created to allow more intense farming
- increasing air pollution, reliance on imports to supply population
- loss of green spaces
- more flooding, building on floodplains and increase impermeable surfaces reduces infiltration and water storage
- water shortages
- increase in greenhouse gas emissions
what are the methods to reduce energy consumption by sustainable transport ?
- bike hire schemes and cycle paths
- congestion charge
- park and rides
how do bike hire schemes and cycle paths work and where are they happening ?
- hire a bike to get around large cities instead of using car
- cycle paths are put in in cities to encourage people to use bikes instead of being stuck in traffic
- happening in London and Reading
how do bike hire schemes and cycle paths reduce consumption and how are they sustainable ?
- no parking charges, cheaper than driving
- safe cycle route, no issues with traffic
- no GHG emissions
- can improve people’s fitness
how does congestion charge work and where is it happening ?
- pay to drive into a city
- London £11.50 per day
how do congestion charges reduce consumption and how are they sustainable ?
- more expensive than using public transport, puts people off driving, less driving
- electric cars are reduced fees, incentive to drive economically friendly car
how do park and rides work ?
park car and catch bus into town
how do park and ride reduce consumption and how are they sustainable ?
- less cars in and around the city, less congestion
- 70 people on 1 bus, less emissions
- cheaper than town centre parking, more people are likely to use it
what is the estimated population for Britain in 2025 ?
69 million
what is the estimated population for Britain in 2029 ?
71 million
what is the estimated population for Britain in 2034 ?
72.7 million
what is the estimated population for Britain in 2039 ?
74.3 million
