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U R B A N I S A T I O N

What is urbanisation?

Urbanisation is when more and more people move away from country areas and into suburban areas near cities. This leads to cities growing bigger, and more cities being created.


In what countries is urbanisation happening?

All around the world, in developing countries such as Africa as well as developed countries such as Australia.


Why is urbanisation happening all around the world?


Does urbanisation harm the environment in any ways?

Yes, in many different ways.


Is there anything governments could do to stop urbanisation harming the environment?

There are a lot of things that could be done. Some of these are:


What can you do to help?


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Urbanisation is harming the environment, but it doesn't have to be that way.