Basic Concepts in Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources Management: An Information Kit (IIRR, 1993, 151 p.): Pollution: Urban pollution: The metro Manila environment

Basic Concepts in Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources Management: An Information Kit (IIRR, 1993, 151 p.)

Pollution

		Toxic and hazardous wastes
		Pollution and long-term effects on the human body
		Urban pollution: The metro Manila environment
		Mining operations: environmental effects on soil, water, communities and atmosphere
		Pesticides: environmental and health effects

Urban pollution: The metro Manila environment

The environmental problems associated with large cities in developing countries are a result of the high density of human activities, high consumption of resources and generation of wastes and rapid unplanned growth. The combination of these forces leads to high levels of pollution, congestion, crime and health problems. Metro Manila is no exception; with 12,604 people per sq. km., it has the highest population density in the country. The lack of adequate waste disposal has created an unhealthy environment for human habitation.