Sustainable Development (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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China's new development priority
China's new development priority
Quality of growth over high growth rates
Key question China faces today
Key question China faces today
Can achieve economic growth & sustainable development together?
Effect of rapid economic development
Effect of rapid economic development
Severe environmental consequences
4 key sectors for China's sustainable options
4 key sectors for China's sustainable options
Economic growth, water, energy, transport
Benefit of shifting manufacturing to services
Benefit of shifting manufacturing to services
Less pollution than heavy manufacturing
China's water challenge
China's water challenge
Severe water stress; scarcity in north, surplus in south
Gas vs coal for energy
Gas vs coal for energy
Produces less CO₂ & air pollution but still non-renewable
Benefit of renewable energy (wind & solar)
Benefit of renewable energy (wind & solar)
Produces clean energy indefinitely
Main benefit of banning cars from city centres
Main benefit of banning cars from city centres
Dramatically reduces air pollution & improves public health
3 pillars of sustainable development
3 pillars of sustainable development
Economic, social factors, environmental protection