Several countries faces the challenge of environmental damage. This essay will discuss the cause of this damage and possible ways to address this problem.
One of the cause of environmental damage is poor drainage systems. This is because most countries who suffer from environmental damage has a poor drainage system which can lead to flooding and other environmental problems yet causing the country to have a poor development. For instance, The Nigeria Environmental Management, in 2010 ,stated that the country has faced severe environmental damage in the past 12years due to the poor drainage system of the country. Not until 2015 when the Government invested in good drainage system and since then the environmental damage has reduced significantly. Poor sewage and refuse disposal could also lead to a serious environmental disaster.
A possible solution to environmental damage faced by most countries could be tackled by creating more good drainage systems. This could help reduce environmental damage because good drainage systems help reduce flooding thereby channeling these waters directly to areas where it’s meant to be rather than causing problems in main cities and roads. For example, since 2011, The German Road construction companies have built over 1000 underground drainage systems on roads and bridges and since this new development the country has seized to be faced with flooding problems . Proper waste and refuse disposal and recycling could also help reduce environmental damage.
In conclusion, poor drainage systems and substandard disposal of waste and refuse are some causes of environmental damage. This could be addressed by having good drainage systems and proper waste disposal and recycling.
