Science parks and industries
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What are growth corridors?
Areas of fast economic growth following major transport routes
What is a scientific park?
A group of scientific and technical knowledge based businesses located on a single site
What is the case study?
University of Southampton Science park
What is a case study of environmental impact of industrial growth?
Torr Quarry
What is the quarry owned by?
Aggregrate Industries
What is quarried?
Limestone that is turned into concerete
What are environmental impacts of the quarry?
Noise, chemical, air, and water pollution. Less greenspaces, loss of biodiversity, risk of flooding, it creates a scar on the landscape
What are strategies to reduce noise pollution?
Monitoring the noise and vibrations
What are strategies to reduce CO2 emissions?
Electric conveyor belts that reduce the amount of vehicles on site
What are strategies to stop abandonment of quarries?
Creating a reservoir which creates ecosystems
What are strategies to reduce the amount of green space lost?
Digging downwards
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