Environmental impacts of a major energy resource development
Developing a major energy source — such as a dam, oil field, or wind farm — causes significant damage to the surrounding environment. These impacts affect ecosystems, water systems, and local communities.
Real World
The Three Gorges Dam in China displaced 1.3 million people, flooded 13 cities, and disrupted sediment flow along the Yangtze River, causing downstream erosion and threatening the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise.
Exam Focus
Structure impacts across environmental, social, and economic categories; 'assess' questions require you to weigh severity and scale, not just list effects.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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