Rapid urbanisation. Bhopal gas tragedy in India, 1984 – 8-10,000 died.

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Rapid urbanisation

Bhopal gas tragedy in India, 1984 – 8-10,000 died

What is he doing? E-waste: Bangalore, India Break down PC’s Boil, crush or burn to extract gold or platinum Toxic chemicals such as lead in their blood

How do we reduce these environmental problems? Landfill sites Shanghai, China – solid waste disposal in house Waste used as fertiliser in fields Fed to animals

How do we reduce e-waste problems?

River Ganges, India - Source of pollution - Hazards to health Answer question 1 on Page 212

Reduce environmental problems? Waste disposal Water pollution Air pollution