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Environment, resources and conflict

Part of Geography

  • Environment, resources and conflict

    • The land as a resource

      Learn about why the land is such an important resource and how it can be managed.

    • The ocean as a resource

      Learn about why the sea is such an important resource and how it can be managed.

    • Food resources

      There is enough food to feed everyone, but it is not evenly spread. Food insecurity is a major issue in some countries.

    • Sustainable food resources

      Sustainable food production could help feed the world鈥檚 growing population.

    • Increasing water supply

      We can increase water supplies by building reservoirs, recharging underground storage, creating water transfer schemes and using desalination.

    • Water resources

      Learn about water supplies and the impacts of water insecurity.

    • Energy resources

      The production of electricity from renewable energy is increasing, but non-renewable fossil fuels still make up most of the energy we use.

    • Increasing energy supplies

      We can use energy more sustainably by using more renewable energy solutions such as wind turbines and by improving the efficiency of non-renewable energy solutions like co-firing.

    • Geopolitics and conflict

      Geography can lead to conflict, and conflict can affect geography. Learn how competition for the Earth's limited resources can cause conflicts.

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