urban problems & concepts
Movement of people from rural areas to cities
urbanisation
When a city becomes too crowded
overpopulation
Dirty air caused by traffic and industry
air pollution
Energy from sources like sun or wind
renewable energy
_____ pollution
reduce
Poor living areas in big cities
slums
Planning and controlling city growth
urban planning
Cutting down large numbers of trees
deforestation
Using resources in a way that does not harm future generations
sustainable development
_____ waste
dispose of
A situation where too many people live in a small area
overcrowding
Systems like transport, roads, water supply in a city
infrastructure
Gradual increase in Earth’s temperature
global warming
Actions aimed at protecting the environment
conservation
..... natural resources
conserve
Movement of people into cities for better opportunities
rural-to-urban migration
Lack of homes for people in cities
housing shortage
Harmful gases released into the atmosphere
carbon emissions
Friendly to the environment
eco-friendly
_____ the environment
protect
Rapid and uncontrolled city growth
urban sprawl
A city designed to reduce environmental impact
sustainable city
The destruction of natural habitats
environmental degradation
A long-term solution to environmental problems
green initiatives
_____ energy consumption
reduce