Question

Describe the growth experienced by the city of Dubai. What environmental problems has the city faced? Your answer should be written in four or more complete sentences.

Answer 1

The challenges to the natural environment today are immense the UAE faces the impact of rapid development and effects of climate change and global warming.
Protection of environment and sustainable development are key topics which receives great attention from UAE
Government

Environmental issues in Dubai
• invasive species are a key factor with negative effect on the UAE,S biodiversity
Cordon foot prints

• air pollution
• limited water sources
• overfishing

• land degradation and desertification
and waste generation

Answer 2

The answer is:

The greatest problems in Dubai are related to the city's water resources. Water pollution is a concern because of the lack of waste treatment options. Sewage and industrial waste have been dumped into water sources. Also of concern is the limited supply of freshwater.