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Consequences of Unsustainable Development
Environmental Science · Chapter 11 · 5. Consequences of Unsustainable Development
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- Consequences on ecosystems: deforestation, degradation, habitat and biodiversity loss, extinction
- Consequences on natural resources: pollution of air, water and soil; water depletion; loss of soil fertility and food production
- Social consequences: inequality, loss of livelihoods, displacement and lack of access to clean resources
- Social consequences: health and occupational hazards, social security and cultural loss
- Economic consequences: income gap, instability, falling productivity, resource conflicts; short-term gain versus long-term loss