Hey all!
Here's some stuff to think about for your resource extraction topic:
What kind of resources are we referring to when we talk about extraction?
- Anything from nonrenewable resources, such as minerals and fossil fuels, to renewables, such as forests (logging)
Which processes are most harmful to the environment?
- This depends on several factors, including what technologies are used, how hard it is to extract the resource, and how closely the resource is tied to the surrounding environment
- For example, logging can cause physical damage (soil erosion), atmospheric damage (less oxygen production), and biological damage (no habitat for animals)
Since there are so many factors at play, what should you focus on?
- Research your nation's imports/exports to get a sense of which resources are most important. Find out your nation's stance on environmental concerns. Once you've done that, you have a pretty good idea of where your focus will be.
That's all for now. More info to come.
To start looking at some impacts resource extraction can have, check out this link.
http://www.indepthnews.info/index.php/global-issues/529-resource-battles-polluting-africa
Cheers!
UNEP Dais
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