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The effect of booming economy on the environment

An example of such cases will be China. Its growing economy is taking an adverse effect on its environment. One of the impacts is the water pollution in China’s coastal waters. The water pollution is believed to be caused by spilling sewers which are threatening the areas reserved for tourism or aqua-farming. According to a survey published by the State Oceanic Administration, more than two-third of the polluting outlets in China are discharging more pollutants than permitted by the authorities. Despite so, the local paper in China, the China Daily, tried their best to assure that the pollution will not pose any threat to the seafood security.

From this example, it can be observed that there are advantages that we can reap from a growing economy like affluence. However, we should not neglect the disadvantages generated and the impact on our environment. Despite the assurance by the China’s newspaper, we should not underestimate the effects of such pollution. In my opinion, it is a known fact that large scale water pollution can affect marine life. This can in turn have an undesirable effect on the human population when we consume this poisoned seafood. Thus, it is unwise to be complacent and be assured. Instead, it is necessary to be on alert.

To prevent the worsening of water pollution, it is essential for the authorities to take action against the problem and devise a plan. Firms are polluting much more than permitted and hence, a more stringent measure should be implemented to step up the control on the issue of pollution. The world is already facing a climatic crisis caused by global warming and the effects are felt by people worldwide. It should be a global effort to save the environment and everyone has a role to play. Therefore, people should not adding burden to the earth by polluting.

with reference to
http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/Asia/STIStory_145474.html

posted by Si Hui @ 3:35 PM