... in order to build their homes. The clearing of the tree's for the area of Favelas on the slope can result in the occurrence of mudslides, as nothing is apparent to hold the soil in place. These mudslides can devastate communities living in Shanty Towns. Pollution of the air caused by the factories that employ cheap labour from the shanties, it can cause respiratory diseases. Pollution of the river and water supplies also causes ill health, and the pollution effects the environment by making the river dirty, and stopping the river being homes to fish and plants. The factory is not the only cause of pollution. The lack of sewerage systems means all waste and rubbish is left around the Shanties, polluting the air, and the rubbish also causes the spread of germs and disease. The government is trying to overcome problems in the Shanty areas in various ways. The government has ...

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