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Social problems
Housing shortages caused by high rates of migration urban tension due to ethnic differences. In 1965 and 1992 there were serious race riots in the run-down inner city districts of Watts, South Central and Compton. Health and education many migrants are excluded because they cannot afford to pay for these services. Water piped in from 350km away causes disputes with neighbouring counties and states.
Economic problems
Work a changing economy (deindustrialisation) has resulted in the loss of thousands of manufacturing jobs. Replacement jobs are often low paid.
Environmental problems
Transport there are 10 million vehicles on the road, only 30% of people use public transport. Waste 24 million people produce 50000 tonnes of waste every day. Massive energy use as we can see from the beautiful photo below.