this can bring many benefits. But it can also have a negative impact on the environment
Urban growth
leads to squatter settlements in most urban areas. Traffic congestion and waste disposal add to the challenges
commercial farming and deforestation
lead to land degradation in biodiversity
mining and oil extraction
tin mining leads to soil erosion and water pollution by toxic chemicals. The oil industry is associated with oil spills, fires increasing CO2 emissions, and acid rain damaging ecosystems
