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| Meeting the needs of today without jeopardising the ability of tomorrow's generation from meeting their needs. |
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| When there is too much traffic on the roads causing traffic jams and delays. |
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| Smog is a mix of fog and smoke. It is a cocktail of toxic fumes given out by vehicles and factories. |
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| What affects a city's eco-footprint? |
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water consumption
food consumption
types of transportation
housing development
waste management |
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| Which type of city has the smallest eco-footprints? |
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| LEDC cities tend to have smaller eco-footprints than MEDCs. |
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| Why do MEDC cities have bigger eco-footprints than cities in LEDCs? |
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People are richer so.....
Have bigger homes
buy food from further away
commute further to work
produce more waste resources
buy more manufactured goods. |
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| How much bigger than London itseflf is the area needed to supply its resources? |
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| What happens to most of our waste in the UK? |
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| Landfill sites are where waste is buried. |
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| What should cities do with their waste to reduce their eco-footprint? |
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Reduce waste eg ban plastic carrier bags
recycle schemes
Re-use: charity shops etc |
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Why is using landfill to dispose of waste unsustainable?
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- It uses up a large area of land.
- it attracts rats, gulls and vermin
- Gives off methane and could be flammable
- pollutants seep into groundwater and soils
- Generates lots of traffic to transport waste.
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| What term is used for the uncontrolled, outward expansion of cities? |
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| What is a brown-field site? |
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| An area of land which has been built on before and is suitable for redevelopment. |
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| What is a green-field site? |
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| previously undeveloped land in rural areas. |
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| What can be done to reduce traffic congestion and pollution in cities? |
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- Congestion charge=London
- Introduce emission free cars =Gwiz and Mexico City
- Park and ride=York and Ipswich
- Cycle lanes=Amsterdam
- Public transport=metro in Manchester
- Ring Roads=Leeds and Huddersfield
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| What does Bedzed stand for? |
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| Beddington zero energy development |
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| How can our demand for urban living spaces be met more sustainably? |
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- build on brown-field sites
- use renewable energy
- use recycled building materials
- Include biodiversity in design
- incorporate green transportation
- use energy efficient design.
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| How can urban residents reduce food footprints? |
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Buy organic
use local farmers markets or farm shops
buy ethically ie fair trade
avoid buy on get one free deals=waste
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| What problems does Mexico city face? |
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Congestion
air pollution and related health problems.
waste management problems
sewers and drains inadequate.
Shanty towns |
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