1. Poverty and Environmental Links
Heather L Horvath
Bryant & Stratton College
NSCI280: Ecology
O. Maksimove
08/08/2015

3. Impact of Poverty
The impact of poverty on the environment can be great, many actually think of poverty and environmental issues as separate issues when in fact they are linked in many ways. Environmental change threatens people’s health, physical security, material needs, and social cohesion (Enger, E. & Smith, B., 2016, p. 4). Poverty plays a significant role with regard to human development as many are deprived of the knowledge and education necessary to survive or prosper, which in turn has an economical impact on the environment. Environmental issues can create many other problems as well, such as, chronic poverty and health problems.

5. Natural Disaster and Chronic Poverty
There are many causes that create poverty and the severity of natural disasters is one of those major causes. Natural disasters such as flooding, drought and tornados can have a great impact on environmental, ecological and cultural issues. The impact of these disasters, especially when chronic can damage prosperity, growth and development and socialization of an area. Natural disasters can make it difficult or even impossible to recover leaving areas of the world vulnerable and at risk of chronic poverty and other socio-economic issues. The worlds poorest people are dependent on environmental goods and services, which make them even more vulnerable to environmental changes (Enger, E. & Smith, B., 2016, p. 6). These areas are impacted greatly as access to natural resources to assist in recovery can become very difficult.

6. Relationship between natural disaster, chronic poverty, economical and political impact
Disaster incorporates a multidimensional socioeconomic and political issue including physical characteristics, social structure with socioeconomic capability and political perception (Anwar, H. M., 2008, p. 285). This can described as a domino effect as recurring natural disasters can encompass many facets of poverty risk such as social, cultural, political, economic and environmental problems.

7. Environmental conditions relating to human development and health risks
Environmental conditions can have a huge impact with regard to human development in a physical and social manner. With regard to low income or poverty stricken areas the physical and social development risks can be much greater. In a study, conducted regarding the relationship between poverty, poor health and economic prosperity in Pakistan it was determined that immediate environmental conditions was directly a result of an adverse effect on the economy such as, inadequate sanitation, unsafe water, poor living conditions, poverty and low literacy rates (Jalal-ud-Din, M., Faheem, & Islam, S. u., 2014, p. 146).

8. Environmental conditions relating to human development and health risks
Housing related environmental exposures may be important contributors to observed health disparities in low income communities (Adamkiewicz, G., Spengler, J. D., Harley, A. E., Stoddard, A., Yang, M.,Alvarez-Reeves, M., & Sorensen, G., 2014, p. 1650). Exposure to pests, mold, ventilation and multifamily clustering can all contribute to poor health and human development from a physical and social perspective. These exposures are more prevalent in areas where housing conditions are much poorer and influenced based on design, material and product use, pest control, renovation and ventilation practices.

9. Poverty and economic growth
Poverty can have a huge impact with regard to economic growth. Many who live in poverty depend on their farms and agriculture to nourish their families. When disaster occurs it can become quite difficult or even impossible to recover crops and save farms. Although food can be shipped from other areas of the world to support those in need the poor cannot pay for the food let alone the cost of shipping ((Enger, E. & Smith, B., 2016, p. 6). This can become very difficult for economic growth to occur when consumers are unable to purchase products, ship products and return trade of their own natural resources.

11. Poverty Alleviation
Poverty severely constrains peoples ability to afford basic needs, participate effectively in society and pursue a life that they value (McKague, K., & Oliver, C., 2012, p. 98).
Is it possible to have a reduction in poverty or alleviate poverty stricken areas?
Many believe that there are several opportunities and approaches that can be used to help chronic poverty stricken areas reduce their levels of risk. Poverty incidence can be affected in two ways: first by improving educational service to increase the productive potential of marginalized sectors and second by providing employment and income opportunities for the poor to afford quality education in order to compete in the labor markets (Lam, Le Thi Ai., 2005, p. 3).

12. References
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