Damage to the environment is an inevitable consequence of the improvement in the standard of living. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some
people
consider that the rise in living standards can certainly result in environmental problems as more Use synonyms
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are being used by human beings, while others argue awareness and responsibility will be gained by Use synonyms
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once they have a higher standard of living. As far as I am concerned, I agree with Use synonyms
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viewpoint to a large extent as we should treat Linking Words
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problem globally.
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To begin
with, the improvement in living standard cause shortage and pollution. Linking Words
Firstly
, the migration from villages to cities raises the demand for land, where landfills or lobs may be done as a way to satisfy human wants. Linking Words
Therefore
, habitats will be lost and the ecosystem will be damaged. Linking Words
Moreover
, the demand for travelling has Linking Words
also
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people
earn a higher income. Use synonyms
For instance
, more private vehicles will be bought. Linking Words
This
results in the greenhouse effect owing to a large amount of pollutant particles emission and polluting the air.
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Nevertheless
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people
with high living standards tend to pay more attention to environmental issues. As the developing countries prioritise economic development rather than protecting the ecosystem, the state may spend few efforts and Use synonyms
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to cope with Use synonyms
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problem. Linking Words
For example
, in order to boost the economy, the supervision of toxic wastes was weak in the 19th century of China. Linking Words
People
only take little or no responsibility for damaging the environment. Use synonyms
Therefore
, the state can put more Linking Words
resources
and effort to educate its citizens once the living standard is high. Use synonyms
Thus
, society may learn to care more about their living place rather than themselves.
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although
developed countries pay more attention to the environment, it is difficult for them to improve the global situation. As higher living standards enhance the power and ability of purchasing, more Linking Words
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will run off and pollute the Earth.Use synonyms
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