what are the negetive effects of urbanization and population growth on the environment?

Answer 1

As urban environments grow, they encroach on the local natural habitats, converting them into suburbs. This reduces habitat for wildlife, watersheds for rainfall and carbon sinking by forests and plants. It also reduces the amount of arable land available for farming.

As populations grow, more items are consumed. This puts a further strain on planetary resources, especially non-renewable resources. More pollution is created through human activity, whether it be ground, water, air, noise or light pollution.

Though we have regulations and governing authorities to help improve energy efficiency, recycle, build green buildings and so forth, as population expands we will inherently consume more, that's a given.

Answer 2

Well here's two really bad things. Urban runoff which is raw sewage being mixed in the oceans and polluting beaches. Second alot more Smog which might lead to Asthma and early deaths.

Answer 3

Disposal of waste solid, liquid had become difficult and affects the environment. Lot of industries do not treat their effluents before letting them out in the drain. Improper sewerage disposal adds to the misery. Lot of forests are getting annihilated. Consumption pattern of water had increased manifold. Thus the environment is affected.
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Answer 4

Negative effects would include having a coyote in your backyard when your kids are playing. Having a bear in front of your car when you want to go to the store. Having no place for these animals to feed,live and survive normally. How about the lack of trees for you to enjoy or damaged roots that make that tree a hazard in a storm. How about reduced water sources that are clean and can be used. How about neighbors getting so close you can hear them shower. If we allow construction to continue to move further and further into our natural environment, we will someday see nothing but roofs, pavement and doors. Our wild animals will have nowhere to go and will starve. Then it will be our turn to have nowhere to raise our crops, get fresh water and we will be next.

Answer 5

increased pressure on the infrastructure of that area resulting in breakdowns of all utilities.
congestion which increases pollution of air, water and land.
shortage of open areas for recreation.
increased stress which could lead to disagreements and violence.

Answer 6

1) destruction of natural habitat for wildlife
2) more air and water pollution from more people consuming stuff

Answer 7

The weeds get smaller between the lines of ever growing concrete.

Answer 8

there would be insufficient food supply and medicines, little work opportunities, limited place to live, more pollution, more crimes would be commited,.... and so on..

Answer 9

What would u like for us to do kill them??????