Bettering the economy: saves and spoils the planet

There is a school of thought that believes that the best way to look after the Earth is to promote economic growth, whereas this belief is opposed by others saying that greater economic indices may lead to greater pressure on the Earth.

Discuss both the views and say what you feel of promoted economy and the Earth.

As a matter of fact, the world needs economic growth. But, are the economic indices of the people and the Planet’s well being related? Yes, they are, some say. But there are people who say that better economic status would pressurize the world further. These two views are worth discussing.

Preserving the Planet Earth calls for sustainable practices. These practices are, actually, much more expensive than the conventional ones. Sub-standard products and unsustainable lifestyles are more common in poor areas than in the rich. For example, the piling up wastes is an eyesore in developing nations. Why? They are not able to manage wastes, for they do not have the means to have the systems in place to do so. Another fact is that the biggest concern of a population running short of the essentials of life like food, medicine, education and employment is not the health of the Planet they are living in, but their livelihood.

The opposing view needs discussion. When the economic indices go higher, the need for more may arise. More needs means more consumption, more under-utilization and more ecological overshoot and the like that are not Planet-friendly. For example, when the market is filled with newer things and people are able to find better finance, there will be pressure for buying, using, throwing and buying, using and throwing indiscriminately. This is a concern that makes the opposing view stand by itself

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In conclusion, discussing both the views on the association between ecological health and economy well being, what I feel is that some people may ask for more when they go for better incomes. But better income does not mean riches. The number of those who go richer, compared to those who go Planet-friendly through economic growth, will be negligible. The best option is to better the economy.