PRODUCTION OF NATURE

Contemporary Production of Nature

Contemporary Production of Nature

Introduction

The harmonious development of man is impossible without a constant interaction with nature. Therefore, the protection and enrichment of nature is the most important task of a rational territorial organization of society. The development of populations, natural resources and effective protection of the environment is largely dependent on each other. The growth of the economy, technology, and population on the planet influences the environment in a substantially active manner (Zlotnik, 2004, pp. 43-65). With the expansion of cities, industries demand for various types of raw materials that are depleted due to extensive abuse. The solution to the problems of rational use of natural resources and environmental protection depends largely on the state of health, working conditions and living standards of the people at large.

In today's scientific and technological revolution, one of the fundamental problems of social development is linked with the growing threat of a non-equilibrium linkage between man and nature. The historical process of industrialization and urbanization is causing a deteriorating impact on ecological situation; which reflects the strained nature of man's relationship with his environment in a given period of time. Widespread urbanism can lead to a general imbalance between man and nature, if the plan to impose limitations, inherent in the biological nature of man and geographical conditions, are not taken into account (Wood, 2005, pp. 201-215). There is a real danger that human society can come out of the allowable scope of its interaction with the environment in near future, due to environmental pollution, exposure to heat production in the climate and other processes, that can seriously disrupt the ecological balance, and non-renewable natural resources may be exhausted. Although at present, such a question cannot be regarded as proven, tense ecological situation is now observed in the largest metropolitan areas, characteristic of capitalism, which can serve as a serious warning to mankind. Saving the global balance between man and nature, to prevent a possible global environmental crisis largely depends on the degree of organization of mankind into social scientific foundations of its ability to regulate their relationship with the natural environment (Stren & Polese, 2000, pp. 3-38). The problem of the relation between natural resources and population is, of course, not only due to increased production, but also the limitless increase in population.

Discussion

Environmental Urbanism

About half the world lives in cities, and there is a constant migration from rural areas to urban areas worldwide. As a result, uncontrolled growth is common in many regions. When the infrastructure and institutional capacity are unable to meet the demands of urban population growth, the living standards fall below what is acceptable. Deficiencies occur in environmental services and sanitation, land use, transportation, housing, utilities or any combination thereof. These issues are intrinsically linked and are exacerbated by endemic poverty and lack of government resources (Peck, 2005, pp. 740-770).

The Garden City

The concept of a “Garden City” became popular in the early twentieth century. It is a popular town planning concept that ...