# data[].attributes.body
Environmental issues- the harmful effects of human activities on the environment.

Developing countries- countries that have low levels of industrialization, standards of living, and HDI.

Developed countries- industrialized, high-income countries that have advanced technology and high quality of life.

# data[].attributes.headline
Why should developing countries address environmental issues in their development stages? 

# data[].attributes.subject
Why should developing countries address environmental issues in their development stages? 

# data[].attributes.body
- Environmental issues does not discriminate between the rich and poor, as everyone can be affected by such events
- Natural disasters often affect large areas of land, and can cause extensive damage if the preventative steps are not taken (e.g., hurricanes in the Caribbean)
- By considering environmental issues in their development stages, the economy can become more efficient as they can find ways to stimulate growth and development that doesn't negatively affect their physical capital (sustainable development)

# data[].attributes.body
- The USA is a developed country that experiences frequent hurricanes along the east coast
- Two of the most costly hurricanes in history was Sandy in 2012 and Katrina in 2005
- It was said that the areas affected by Sandy were unprepared for the consequences (businesses in the north east had no flood insurance as they hadn't expected the storm to travel up so far north) (Gibbens, National Geographic, 2015)
- New Orleans is a low-lying city that is vulnerable to flooding; the hurricane had resulted in the city's levees (''walls that prevent waterways from overflowing and flooding nearby areas'' - National Geographic, 2019) to become overwhelmed

# data[].attributes.body
- one main environmental problem faced by developing countries is climate change.
-Climate change is the long-term shift in temperature and weather patterns.

-The main causes of climate change include greenhouse gas emissions, the burning of fossil fuels, and deforestation.

- it is important that climate change is addressed in developing countries as climate change affects developing countries the most.
This is for two reasons:
- the first reason being wealth.
- The second reason is the geographical location.
- more likely to experience natural disasters
- reduction in agricultural productivity enough to increase the price of agricultural produce by between 2-20%.

# data[].attributes.headline
Sundarbans case study (Micro & Macro impacts)

# data[].attributes.subject
Sundarbans case study (Micro & Macro impacts)

# data[].attributes.body
About
-Mangrove act as natural flood barriers
-Mangrove home to 4 million people
-deforested for commercial and personal use by locals= leaving the coasts more prone to flooding
Micro impact
-Many locals rely on farming and logging, but continuous deforestation leads to infertile soil resulting in local farmers struggling to create an income source.
-Degradation of channels to create paths for ships to transport cargo, destroys natural habitats= loss of tourism, having a micro and macroeconomic impact)
Macro impact
-Commercial ports like the Mongla, are at risk of flooding=trade disruptions. Bangladesh relies on this port heavily for international trade.

# data[].attributes.body
- increase in C02 emissions 2010-2019

# data[].attributes.headline
Possible issues for developing countries.

# data[].attributes.subject
Possible issues for developing countries.

# data[].attributes.body
-Exploitation of natural resources.
(Many developing countries exploit their natural resources to fuel their growth. which can make growth in the future unsustainable as well as pose a more significant threat to local ecosystems)
-More prone to natural disasters.
(Due to poor infrastructure and resources to invest in mitigation techniques, developing countries leave themselves more prone to natural hazards. This along with extensive deforestation leaves many developing nations at low-sea levels to be more inclined to hazards like flooding)
-Loss of tourism
(Countries such as brazil, Indonesia, and Bangladesh have a rich ecosystem located deep in their rainforests, which act as tourist attractions helping to create jobs for many of the local people. Losing these ecosystems can reduce tourism and leave many of the locals unemployed)

# data[].attributes.headline
 Methods to address environmental issues

# data[].attributes.subject
 Methods to address environmental issues

# data[].attributes.body
-government intervention. E.g carbon tax
-investing in infrastructure that is more resilient to natural disasters. e.g indoor verticle farming.
- Developed countries could transfer the technology and finance needed by developing countries to battle environmental issues.
-education

Developing countries addressing environmental problems is not only essential for development but also for sustainability.
However, to battle, current environmental issues developed and developing countries need to work together to aim to prevent and minimise future environmental problems.