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What three factors are multiplied to give total environmental impact? Are developed nations exempt from environmental impact? Why or why not?
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This is known as the IPAT equation, where Impact = Population x Affluence x Technology. Developed nations are not exempt from environmental impact. In fact, they often have a higher environmental impact compared to developing nations. This is because developed Show more…
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