1. Human Pressure on Desert Environments
There are threats that are posed by population growth, mineral exploitation, farming and tourism. ... Population growth is increasing in our deserts by over 1.6 per annum. ... Population growth is also happening in Spain. ... It's good because it has employed 1136 of the 4,000 population and 900 commuters. ... It is a fast growing city; the population is expected to double in 40 years which will put more pressure on the area. 650,000 people already live in the desert so it is already under a lot of strain. ...
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