The other day, I was reading a very interesting article and thought it was perfect for my blog! The link to the article is https://theconstructor.org/construction/top-7-sustainability-issues-construction-industry/39362/ if you want to read the whole thing, but I am going to summarize the main points.
The construction industry consumes about 60% of the world's natural resources as construction materials and developing buildings. Here are the top 7 sustainability issues with the construction industry:
1. Global Warming - the carbon dioxides emitted by using fossil fuels when building, and the greenhouse gases emitted in manufacturing, transporting, installing, and maintaining construction materials
2. Loss of Natural Habitats - land consumption of natural resources results in loss of biodiversity which leads to loss of species
3. Acidification of Construction Activities - the process of fossil fuel combustion emits large amounts of sulfur and nitrogen which dissolve into water bodies
4. Air Pollution - construction results in airborne particles that are invisible but cause harm to humans and the environment
5. Toxicity - increases in atmosphere with presence of heavy metal
6. Water Resource Pollution - pollution of water resources reduces the ability to perform groundwater recharge, depletion and pollution cause hydrological cycle to alter
7. Deforestation - construction demands large land areas which forces humans to take over forests
This article really interested me because I see new construction sites popping up where I live all the time. New housing developments and school building near my house, the woods are being torn down so I have seen this effect firsthand. It's important to educate yourself and be aware of the effects of our choices have on the environment. Living sustainably means reducing carbon footprints, but these huge construction sites are not helping.
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