Question

Natural resource consumption per person tends to be lower in developing nations as compared to developed nations. Yet environmental degradation in some developing countries can be quite high. Which of the following statements explains this condition?

Answer 1

Although natural resource consumption tends to e lower in developing nations there is often worse environmental degradation because there are weak environmental regulations in place to protect the environment. Additionally major industries fail to institutionalize environment saving policies. Also there is often ineffective waste management systems as well that create problems for the environment as well. 

Answer 2

Population pressures tend to be greater in developing countries.