Abstract
The deterioration of modern urban environment caused by rapid development of megalopolises is becoming increasingly important. The development of modern cities, necessitated by the need to improve the living conditions, results in the creation of new buildings and structures, the development of transport and engineering facilties. As a result, the density of built-up areas, the congestion of transport networks increases, which leads to environmental pollution and complicates the environmental situation in cities. The article is devoted to the analysis of the environement of major cities in Russia. The main factors influencing environmental pollution, characteristic only of modern cities, have been identified. The relationship between energy consumption by various industries and environmental pollution has been established. Based on a comparative analysis of harmful emissions in the most environmentally unfriendly cities of Russia, the role of urban transport in increasing the level of urban pollution is described. The main causes aggravating urban environment are indicated. These include significant high-density development development, which leads to a high concentration of harmful substances that pollute the city.
Highlights
Improving the environment of modern big cities is becoming increasingly important
A modern city with high-density urban development and rapidly developing transport networks is the main cause of unfavorable environment, which is one of the reasons for the decrease in the average life expectancy of people, an increase in the level of morbidity and mortality
The natural environment of the area, which has been forming for centuries, is undergoing significant changes as a result of the rapid development of the construction industry
Summary
Improving the environment of modern big cities is becoming increasingly important. A modern city with high-density urban development and rapidly developing transport networks is the main cause of unfavorable environment, which is one of the reasons for the decrease in the average life expectancy of people, an increase in the level of morbidity and mortality. The natural environment of the area, which has been forming for centuries, is undergoing significant changes as a result of the rapid development of the construction industry. The creation and improvement of the living environment necessitates new structures to meet the people’s needs, such as education, entertainment, recreational activities, cultural development. These are a part of urban life and contribute to the active growth of modern buildings and structures, changing environmental conditions. The development of the city entails the development of urban space, an increase in the number of modern civil facilities and engineering and transport networks. The development of urban facilities has a negative impact on the environment. The impact of factors on the environment and humans arising in the development of urban space remains relevant [7,8,9]
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