Describe some environment related conflicts that you know of or have read about. (Other than the examples in the text.)
Environmental conflicts often arise from deep-seated social problems and inequalities between different social groups.
One major conflict exists between urban and rural people over natural resources. Urban populations with greater economic power often exploit resources from rural areas, leading to depletion and displacement of rural communities who depend directly on these resources for their livelihood.
Another significant conflict occurs between landlords and labourers regarding environmental practices. Landlords may prioritise profit-driven agricultural methods that degrade land, while labourers who work on the land bear the health and environmental costs without receiving fair benefits.
Gender conflicts also manifest in environmental contexts. Women, especially in rural areas, are often responsible for collecting water, fuel, and fodder. When environmental degradation occurs, they face greater burdens, yet their voices remain marginalised in environmental decision-making.
Ethnic and cultural conflicts emerge when indigenous communities are displaced from their traditional lands for industrial projects or conservation efforts. Their traditional knowledge systems and sustainable practices are often ignored in favour of profit-driven development models.
Explanation
The question asks for environment-related conflicts OTHER than the examples in the text. The text provides the bamboo/Forest Department example and the genetic modification/sterile seeds example. Using the theoretical framework from the context—which explicitly mentions that economic, ethnic, cultural, and gender conflicts lie at the core of ecological problems—I have elaborated on these conflict categories. The context also specifically lists conflicts between men and women, urban and rural people, and landlords and labourers as examples of changed social relations that shape environmental practices. These represent valid environment-related conflicts that students can describe beyond the textbook's primary examples.