Global Development Issues (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards

Less Economically Developed Countries

How industrial pollution reduces access to safe drinking water

Harvesting hardwood timber for export & clearing land for farming

When soil becomes depleted & transforms into desert

Over-cultivation & over-grazing by livestock

Pollution from expanding industries & increasing vehicle traffic

Market mechanisms can solve them via cost-benefit analysis

Global economic system forces LEDCs into harmful practices

Development that protects resources for future while meeting current needs

1983-87, researched environmental problems from development

Environmental protection, economic growth, social equality

Economic development using resources efficiently, minimising pollution

De-industrialisation - reducing industrial activity

Lack access to cleaner production technologies & methods