It is widely believed that economic growth and rising prosperity merely have negative impact on the environment. To a certain, while I agree that many businesses features largely in creating enviromental problems, I do not believe that the economy growth can occur solely by causing damage to the environment, as individuals may develop other enviromentally friendly ways to gain profit.
The vast majority of modern environmental problems are caused by businesses generating a considerably amount of money. There are several companies that can make a fortune by depleting natural resources and releasing greenhouse-gases into the atmosphere to produce goods and generate energy for a growing population and. Moreover, there are many situations where the mistakes of companies resulted in releasing harmful substances and waste to the environment, poisoning local species and affecting the quality of soil. These companies are still working and generating a lot of money as they cover the needs of population.
However, this does not mean that generating money is possible merely by this way. There are several alternatives that allows people to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental sustaiablity. For instance, people can generate energy by relying on renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind stations. Additionally, they can produce goods and needs by recycling existing materials rather than using finite resources. This approach can also be the good source of income. This is because, in many parts of the world some people are struggling from the environmental consequences of waste. They are more likely to make large contribution to the development of environmentally friendly businesses in order to address pressing enviromental issues in their country. As a result, by promoting such buinesses, people can find balance between the environment and prosperity.
To conclude, while many businesses responsible for some environmental problems, it is misguided to argue that economic growth cannot be occur without harming the environment. People can create an income by promoting environmentally friendly ways as well.