Local stores around the world are shutting down as they are losing customers to the trending online businesses. The principal problems 
this
 causes are job losses and environmental impact, and solutions are public awareness and Linking Words
government
 incentives. 
Local Use synonyms
shops
 provide employment for a sufficient number of people, but with their closure people become unemployed. Use synonyms
This
, Linking Words
therefore
, results in the rise of the unemployment rate. Linking Words
Besides
 that, online Linking Words
shops
 often involve packaging waste and long-distance shipping, resulting in increased carbon emissions compared to buying locally. Use synonyms
For example
, Amazon is one of the most successful E-commerce businesses, delivering parcels daily, Linking Words
thus
 releasing harmful gases into the atmosphere and harming the environment.  
One of the possible solutions is public awareness that can be spread by small business owners themselves. People should be aware of the harmful effects of long-distance shipping modes on the environment by using campaigns held by local shop members so that the public is encouraged to do local shopping. Linking Words
Also
, the Linking Words
government
 should take the initiative to help native markets, by allocating funds, so that small businesses become capable enough to compete against online Use synonyms
shops
. Use synonyms
For instance
, Japan is a prime example, where the Linking Words
government
 once took the initiative to protect small owners by granting funds to local stores and protecting a larger number of small Use synonyms
shops
 to get closed permanently.   
In conclusion, the closure of local Use synonyms
shops
 leads to greater unemployment rates and environmental degradation, Use synonyms
however
, these problems can be alleviated by Linking Words
government
 support and general awareness among citizens.Use synonyms