Stop Urbanisation
Stop Urbanisation
Urbanization is when more and more people move away from country areas and into suburban areas near cities. This leads to cities growing bigger, and more cities being created.
A total of 1,043 UK woods have been under threat from development over the last ten years. And with just 2% of the UK's land area covered in ancient woodland we cannot afford to lose anymore.
Why is urbanization happening all around the world?
A lot of people can not find jobs in country areas, so they move closer to a city, where there tend to be many more jobs.In parts of the world, governments spend much more money on cities and suburbs than they do on country towns. This causes people to move to cities and suburbs so that they can have a better quality of life.People who live in the country can feel isolated from the rest of the world. They move to suburban areas so that they feel closer to "where the action is".Prices of houses and land are cheaper in suburbs within cities than in country towns. Many people dream of owning a big house that isn't too expensive, and they can do this if they buy a house in the suburbs.
Does urbanization harm the environment in any way?
1. Yes,in many different ways
2. Wetlands, forests and farming land are destroyed to make way for roads and houses.
3. Smog and air pollution replace clean air because of more and more cars being used.
4. Noise pollution replaces peace and quiet.
5. Many species of wildlife lose their homes, as they have to compete with people and their pets for space which they used to live in.
What governments could do to stop urbanization harming the environment?
spending more money on research into a better public transport system.
If public transport was cheaper and easier to use, more people would use it to travel from the suburbs where they live to the cities where they work.
Less air pollution and noise pollution would happen because of this.City centres can be made safer, healthier and more comfortable to be in by closing them off to traffic. This would encourage people to live as well as work in cities, meaning fewer people have to travel from suburbs to cities each day.
What can you do to help?
1. When you are traveling short distances, walk or use your bicycle rather than asking someone for a lift.
2. Ask your parents to use the telephone and the Internet for paying bills, shopping or searching for information
3. Urbanizations harming the environment, but it doesn't have to be that way.
It's important to note that urbanization is often driven by economic and social factors, and completely stopping it can have negative consequences, such as limiting economic growth and opportunities for individuals. The goal should be to manage urbanization in a way that balances the benefits of urban living with the need for sustainability and responsible development.