1. Environmental Consequences of Globalisation

2. A graph showing Amazon rainforest destruction from 1988 - 2003 Starter: Write 3 comparative statements about this graph Source: Nasa

3. Consequences of globalisation Last lesson we mentioned the moral and social consequences of globalisation which obviously impacts millions of people in developing countries However, as countries try to develop economically, the environment is unfortunately the expense that is paid

4. The above photos show just some examples of environmental damage through globalisation, however its not just the problems caused in developing countries through their own actions, but the problems are also forced on them through the actions of developed countries

7. Deforestation Rainforest exploitation occurs due to developing countries trying to repay international debts, and to try to become more developed through earning money Also developed countries are looking to the rainforest as resources are becoming more scarce Deforestation is an environmental disaster due to the exploitation of rainforest resources: –Hardwood trees such as mahogany –Oil –Gold –Cattle ranching

8. Environmental consequences of deforestation Deforestation (particularly in Central and South America) occurs because of… …cattle ranches, banana plantations, small farms and exporting hard woods. Central America has lost around 410,000 km2 by 1980 Deforestation leads to… …ecosystem destruction, rapid run off from rainfall leading to floods, increased soil erosion and drought through the rainforest water cycle being disrupted Burning forests accounts for… …25% of global carbon emissions (second behind burning fossil fuels). One days burning accounts for 8 million people across the Atlantic By removing the rainforests… …the world loses a huge carbon sink Indonesia and Brazil… …are the third and fourth largest emitters of GHGs through burning rainforests

9. Other environmental impacts Oil spills Pollution in towns and cities through more and more cars on the roads Pollution of water sources through over abstraction and industrial waste General waste as a result of consumer living

10. Social impacts of environmental costs of globalisation How can we link environmental consequences to social costs?