Discussion 2:
Select any 2 of the following 4 Qs and post your responses here. Also post your responses/comments to at at least on of your class mates postings here by replying to his/her postings.
Please note: Your postings will not be acceptable for grading without proper citations and references guided by either APA writing style or MLA style. There will no make up for this discussion if not submitted properly with basic requirements.
1. Briefly describe concept of sustainable economic development in the context of developing countries.
Give a specific example of a country as part of your answer.
2. What are the main causes of environmental degradation in developing countries? Explain each of those causes and their effect on sustainable economic development
3. Critically describe the social and economic cost of deforestation and water pollution in developing countries. What is the role of the governments to mitigate those environmental costs? What developed countries can do in helping the governments of developing countries?
4. How will global warming and climate change adversely impact the “poor,” particularly in developing nations? Give a specific country example you have read about.
Fore reading references: You may either use the relevant references listed in the syllabus on this topic and/or use library e-journal sources.
