Issues in an MEDC:Issues in an MEDC:The U.S.The U.S.

By Ryan HullBy Ryan Hull

Alaska Oil Pipeline

Over Consumption of OilOver Consumption of Oil

High use of High use of automobilesautomobiles

Ability to travelAbility to travel Higher standard of Higher standard of

livingliving Higher resource use: Higher resource use:

water, electricity, water, electricity, foodfood

Environmental DamageEnvironmental Damage

DeforestationDeforestation Air pollutionAir pollution Roads/factoriesRoads/factories Large citiesLarge cities FarmingFarming

Los Angeles – removal of natural shrub for buildings

Kansas – wheat fields

Political DisputePolitical Dispute

Conflict over oil in Middle EastConflict over oil in Middle East Puts U.S. in debtPuts U.S. in debt Greed for resources => unnecessary bloodshedGreed for resources => unnecessary bloodshed Bad impression for rest of worldBad impression for rest of world Divides political partiesDivides political parties

Iraq - American troops