Environmental Issues

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Chapter 5 - 

Environmental Problems

Define the Environment?

Name some environmental problems

Natural Environment

• Living and Non-living things
• Rocks
• Trees
• Animals

Built Environment

• Things constructed by humans
• Buildings
• Roads
• Cities

Environmental problems

Population growth, globalisation and increased prosperity and wealth all put increasing demands on the environment around us. 

Environmental problems happen as a result. 

These are the negative effects of human activities on the environment.

Kuznets Curve

Ecological Footprint

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Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development: ‘development that meets the needs of now, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”

• Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
• Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
• Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts