Download - Developmental Issues in the USA
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