To set the scene for why environmental impact assessment exists, we need a basic understanding of some of the major environmental issues facing us both globally and at a local level. We will start with a global perspective as we look at climate change, the loss of habitat/biodiversity, and the depletion of resources. We will then come closer to home as we examine the issues facing China, in particular the rapid increase in urbanization. Finally in this section, we will take a closer look at issues specific to Hong Kong, such as its dense population which creates the need for sensible land use planning.
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