Increased levels of development and quality of life will certainly involve an increasing trend of movement into cities. What impact would you predict this will have on our natural environment and global commons?
저자: sierra koritko
1. Deforestation
1.1. With the growth of cities there will be a need for more housing development. That will cause deforestation which ruins ecosystems and air quality.
2. Food Demand
2.1. Price of food will rise.
2.1.1. Could cause more shipments of food to come into the city - meaning more Co2 pollution from shipment trucks/boats/planes.
3. Waste Management
3.1. More waste will be produced.
3.1.1. If there is not a good waste management system in place with garbage, recycling, compost, and human waste there will be a lot of sanitary hazards.
4. Light Pollution
4.1. The light pollution from a larger city will mess with the natural habitats.
4.1.1. It affects birds' natural sleeping and migration habits causing some to die.
5. Ocean
5.1. Runoff from the city that goes into a body of water will suffocate and kill animals because it causes not enough oxygen in the water.
5.2. Then if the body of water is connected to others the runoff will enter larger bodies of water and will negatively affect other aquatic animals.
6. Air Quality
6.1. The need for transportation will increase as cities grow since more people = a larger need for commuting. This will cause higher Co2 admissions.
7. Energy Emissions
7.1. Growth in population in large cities means more power will need to be produced.
7.1.1. This can negatively affect the air quality and global warming if a non renewable energy source is used.
8. Soil Degradation
8.1. The soil in the city can be ruined due to people over walking on it. This means the soil can’t be cultivated and habitats of animals living in soil is destroyed affecting the food chain.
8.1.1. For example - worms will not receive enough nutrition from the soil causing some to die, causing birds not having enough worms to eat causing some birds to die, and on and on.