Definition of atmospheric pollution:
- Caused by human activity
- Burning of fossil fuels, emissions from cars and factories
Definition of water pollution:
- Caused by wastewater entering watercourses.
- Damage ecosystems
- Contaminate drinking water and cause health problems
Definition of dereliction:
Buildings become rundown due to economic activity in urban areas declines.
May be due to manufacturing going overseas.
Atmospheric pollution in Bangkok:
- Rapid rise in car ownership and urbanisation within Bangkok saw local air quality 3x worse than other areas.
- Early 21st century there were 5000 premature deaths a year in Bangkok caused by air pollution.
Overcome air pollution within Bangkok:
Improved transport and subways.
Fines car if they have high emissions.
Water pollution in Bangkok:
Poor sewage systems and waste management means water pollution is severe in Bangkok.
River water contains unsafe levels of coliform bacteria.
Overcoming water pollution in Bangkok:
- Improving sewage systems in the city in order to reduce pollution levels in rivers.
- educate population
- Plans have been too expensive to implement
Dereliction in Bangkok:
- Lots of buildings in bangkok were half finished when Asia experienced a financial crisis in 1997. Vandalism and graffiti.
Overcoming dereliction in Bangkok:
Economic growth since 2010 has led to completion of many of these buildings
Government gives incentives for foreign investment.
Air pollution in Manchester:
Cars biggest contributor today, was previously factories.
Overcoming air pollution in Manchester:
- Closure of factories, reduced bronchitis.
- Local councils have implemented cycle paths, pedestrianised areas and improved local transport.
Water pollution within Manchester:
Until Late 20th century Manchester Ship Canal was badly polluted with industry and sewage
Over come this water pollution in Manchester:
- Education
- Since 1987, extensive work has been done to clear up these waterways such as improving the oxygen content of the water and encouraging aquatic plant growth.
- Also installed SUDS in Salford Quays
Dereliction in Manchester:
1980s and 90s, Deindustrialisation took place in Manchester which lead to many people leaving the city. The city was underpopulated and many shops and areas were abandoned.
Overcoming dereliction in Manchester:
Redevelopment of the city began in 1996. Former factories were converted into luxury flats, funding was provided for new businesses such asLowry Gallery in Salford Quays
2001-2011 the population of city centre almost tripled to around 18,000
