Question

Explain any four ecological impacts of Transnational Companies.

Answer 1

TNCs are involved in environmentally damaging activities.

1. They are responsible for more than 50% of the greenhouse gases leading to global warming.
2. TNCs are related to mining and use of non-renewable resources.
3. Most of world’s chlorine and toxic chemicals like PCB, DDT and Dioxin are produced by TNCs.
4. Production and use of CFCs leading to depletion of ozone layer.
5. TNCs are main transmitters of environmentally unsound productive systems, hazardous materials and products to the third world, through advertisements TNCs promote a culture of unsustainable consumption.