Some feel that it is impossible for a country to be economically progressive and environmentally friendly at the same time. Others disagree with this view. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.

People have different views about whether it is possible for a nation to have economic development and be
environmental
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friendly.
While
some individuals argue
this
cannot
be happened
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at the same time, I personally agree with those who believe that it is possible to have both. The economic advancement of a country could have numerous unavoidable harmful
effect
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on the
environment
. The majority of money which is gained by a nation is through trading and business with other countries. It means that tremendous import and export happens daily through
road
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, air or oceans. The great numbers of cargo ships sail through the seas and evacuate their waste directly to the water which contaminates water and puts marine
speices
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species
life in
dangers
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. Meanwhile, large volumes of Carbon Dioxide are emitted
to
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the atmosphere by cargo
airplanes
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which fly in order to transfer fresh goods,
such
as vegetables and fruits. The country might
able
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to
have
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profit from trading, but it causes unrepairable
damages
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to the
environment
.
However
, managing the process of trading and
focus
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on local production could decrease its negative impact on
environment
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the environment
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and
having
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economical
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success as well. Countries should focus on promoting their local products and manufacturing for their
residence
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in order to eliminate
the
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import
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goods. By decreasing the number of unnecessary business
journey
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journeys
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and limiting the number of cargo vehicles
the
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environmental pollution like air and water decreases noticeably.
As a result
, the government should not pay transportation costs and foreign taxes on
import
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objects and could save more wealth to invest in its country. In conclusion,
although
many people suppose making
profit
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a profit
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and caring about
environment
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the environment
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is impossible, I assume that the
counrties
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countries
are able to eliminate their pollution by producing more
instead
of importing.
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Ensure that each paragraph has a clear, single idea that is fully developed. The second body paragraph feels somewhat scattered because it addresses multiple solutions without deeply exploring any single one.
task achievement
Use more specific examples to strengthen your arguments. For instance, mention a specific country that has managed to be both economically progressive and environmentally friendly.
coherence cohesion
Improve sentence structures to avoid small grammatical errors. For instance, "This cannot be happened" should be "This cannot happen".
coherence cohesion
Good introduction and conclusion that frame the essay effectively.
coherence cohesion
The essay is logically structured, with clear paragraphs. This aids in readability and understanding.
task achievement
You've addressed both sides of the argument, which shows good task achievement.

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    • Sentence 2 - Example
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