URBANIZATION AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES
Keywords:
urbanization, environmental consequences, land use, biodiversity loss, air and water quality, climate change, sustainable urban planning, resilient cities.Abstract
This article studies the environmental impacts of urbanization,
focusing on the transformation of natural landscapes into urban areas and the
associated consequences for ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources. It
examines key drivers of urbanization, such as population growth, rural-to-urban
migration, and economic development, and their implications for land use, air and
water quality, and climate change. Additionally, the article discusses the challenges
and opportunities of sustainable urban planning and development, including
strategies for mitigating environmental degradation and promoting resilience in
urban areas.
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