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What are some consequences of urban sprawl? short paragraph

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Urban sprawl fragments habitats and consumes farmland, increasing vehicle dependence and therefore traffic congestion, air pollution and greenhouse-gas emissions from longer commutes. It raises public infrastructure and service costs per capita (roads, sewers, utilities) while reducing walkability and viable public transit, which can increase social isolation and sedentary lifestyles that harm health. Sprawl also increases stormwater runoff and habitat loss, degrading local ecosystems and water quality.