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Brain teaser 1
Can we develop without further damaging the environment?
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© UNICEF/HQ00-0360/Balaguer
Next to a large city, this Brazilian "favela", squatter shanty town or "slum", has only one water tap for the entire community. (Northeastern state of Ceara, Brazil)
Finally, as the world's population grows and natural resources are used up, more and more people are recognizing the importance of not wasting those resources. This is important wherever you live, in a developed or a developing country, and it is something that each of us can help with. If you live where water is scarce, conserving this precious commodity is crucial. If you live in a developed country, you could help reduce pollution by not wasting electricity or water and by recycling waste where possible.