Question

Why is sustainability important for developing cities?

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Answer 1

                               Sustainability for developing cities

Sustainability is important for a developing city because its global future depends on it. The importance of finding a sustainable future is rooted in three issues that are very much linked to one another:

1) Fossil fuel depletion,

2) Climate change due to CO2 emissions,

3) The increasing costs of energy and water.

 Since the industrial revolution, the world’s industrialized nations have been founded on access to “cheap” fossil fuel energy. We all know that fossil fuels are a finite resource, and it’s alarming that demand for fossil fuels continues to increase. As other nations, such as China and India, become more industrialized, the global demand and price of fossil fuels will further increase, as will emissions of CO2. We’re also witnessing steady increases in the prices of energy from other sources, and in turn, the cost of fresh water. This is placing an increasing burden on economies worldwide, as well as the costs that an average homeowner faces.

We consider a move to greater sustainability, in all aspects of life, critical to our future. We only have one earth. We must find ways to reduce our harmful impact on the environment.

Answer 2

The goal of sustainable development is to meet the needs of today, without compromising the needs of tomorrow. This means we cannot continue using current levels of resources as this will not leave enough for future generations. Stabilising and reducing carbon emissions is key to living within environmental limits.