Environmental Footprint of Tourism
Students will assess the environmental impacts of tourism, including resource consumption, waste generation, and habitat destruction.
Key Questions
- Evaluate the environmental consequences of large-scale resort development on coastal ecosystems.
- Analyze how air travel contributes to the carbon footprint of the global tourism industry.
- Design sustainable tourism practices that minimize environmental degradation.
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