Do you agree that economic development will always have the upper hand over environmental conservation? Both of them have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it depends on which point of view you are looking from.
Economic development is crucial for the progress and stability of our economy and society, not to mention our national security. Currently, we are facing an economic downturn, all the more we will need to have a stable economy. Have you heard that even countries like Iceland are beginning to become bankrupt? If we do not have the ability and money to support ourselves, how can we have the ability to protect the environment? If the economy is stable, we can build more facilities, tourist attractions and even help people who are in need overseas. However, there is a growing problem in Singapore, a small island which little natural resources. How can we get the land to build all these things when we are having difficulties making land to build homes? The answer is land reclamation. It is essential for the progress of our economy. With enough land, we can build more tourist attractions, which will help improve the economy. The tourism industry is a key factor in our economy. The Integrated Resort is also under construction. Where do we get the land to build it? Through land reclamation! The IR will not only attract tourists, it will also create more jobs for our people.
Do you know that the population of Singapore is constantly increasing? As a result, the government is finding ways to build more homes for our people. Nowadays, high rised flats are much more common than bungalows or terrace houses as they take up less space and house more people. Do you know that the entire area from Suntec City to Marina lies on reclaimed land? That shows how important land is to us! However, land reclamation damages the marine life near the coast, especially the corals. To minimise the impact on the marine life, the silt release into the water is minimised during the process of land reclamation. This will actually help to lessen the impact on the marine life and it is proven too. The government will also try to preserve some of our natural beaches. We cannot afford to worry about the environment when our economy is at stake. Furthermore, we need land to build more schools to educate the younger generation. We will also need land to build facilities like NeWater plants, libraries and many others.
Environmental conservation is also important. Currently, the world is facing a very serious problem. Global warming. In this modern era, there are many air pollutants, such as vehicles, factories and many others. The carbon dioxide released will accumulate in the ozone layer and begin to trap heat. As a result, more and more heat will be trapped in the Earth's atmosphere. That is why the climate is beginning to change. The ice caps are starting to melt due to the increased temperature. In the end, the sea level will rise dramatically, causing small islands to be submerged completely. Singapore is also at risk. I am sure you do not want this to happen! Everyone, regardless of status or race, has the responsibility to conserve the environment. Since we depend on the environment for natural resources, we must protect it to ensure that future generations will still have the natural resources that we have. Do you know that the area of natural forests in the world is decreasing? This is caused by illegal logging, forest fires, expansion of human settlements and many others. This will cause animals that live there to lose their natural habitats. They may even become extinct! Don't you think that it is unfair for innocent animals to die from the acts of selfish people? Trees form an important part of the ecosystem. That is why our government wants us to recycle paper so as to save trees. Do your part! For the future, for the environment and for the Earth.
Now you understand the advantages and disadvantages of economic development and environmental conservation. I think that both of them must coexist in harmony. Without economic development, we will not have the ability to protect the environment. Without environmental conservation, we will not have a safe place and future for our economy to progress. In my opinion, we, as citizens of Singapore, can start playing our part by not wasting paper and water, encouraging people to take public transport as it reduces carbon emissions, recycling materials that are recyclable, using less plastic bags and not smoking. I think that the government's role is to think of solutions for economic and environmental problems, improving the living conditions for the poor and needy, maintaining the countries security and building facilities for our well-being.
The future may be uncertain, but I believe that if we work together, we can be prepared for any problems that we may face. What are your views?
Economic development is crucial for the progress and stability of our economy and society, not to mention our national security. Currently, we are facing an economic downturn, all the more we will need to have a stable economy. Have you heard that even countries like Iceland are beginning to become bankrupt? If we do not have the ability and money to support ourselves, how can we have the ability to protect the environment? If the economy is stable, we can build more facilities, tourist attractions and even help people who are in need overseas. However, there is a growing problem in Singapore, a small island which little natural resources. How can we get the land to build all these things when we are having difficulties making land to build homes? The answer is land reclamation. It is essential for the progress of our economy. With enough land, we can build more tourist attractions, which will help improve the economy. The tourism industry is a key factor in our economy. The Integrated Resort is also under construction. Where do we get the land to build it? Through land reclamation! The IR will not only attract tourists, it will also create more jobs for our people.
Do you know that the population of Singapore is constantly increasing? As a result, the government is finding ways to build more homes for our people. Nowadays, high rised flats are much more common than bungalows or terrace houses as they take up less space and house more people. Do you know that the entire area from Suntec City to Marina lies on reclaimed land? That shows how important land is to us! However, land reclamation damages the marine life near the coast, especially the corals. To minimise the impact on the marine life, the silt release into the water is minimised during the process of land reclamation. This will actually help to lessen the impact on the marine life and it is proven too. The government will also try to preserve some of our natural beaches. We cannot afford to worry about the environment when our economy is at stake. Furthermore, we need land to build more schools to educate the younger generation. We will also need land to build facilities like NeWater plants, libraries and many others.
Environmental conservation is also important. Currently, the world is facing a very serious problem. Global warming. In this modern era, there are many air pollutants, such as vehicles, factories and many others. The carbon dioxide released will accumulate in the ozone layer and begin to trap heat. As a result, more and more heat will be trapped in the Earth's atmosphere. That is why the climate is beginning to change. The ice caps are starting to melt due to the increased temperature. In the end, the sea level will rise dramatically, causing small islands to be submerged completely. Singapore is also at risk. I am sure you do not want this to happen! Everyone, regardless of status or race, has the responsibility to conserve the environment. Since we depend on the environment for natural resources, we must protect it to ensure that future generations will still have the natural resources that we have. Do you know that the area of natural forests in the world is decreasing? This is caused by illegal logging, forest fires, expansion of human settlements and many others. This will cause animals that live there to lose their natural habitats. They may even become extinct! Don't you think that it is unfair for innocent animals to die from the acts of selfish people? Trees form an important part of the ecosystem. That is why our government wants us to recycle paper so as to save trees. Do your part! For the future, for the environment and for the Earth.
Now you understand the advantages and disadvantages of economic development and environmental conservation. I think that both of them must coexist in harmony. Without economic development, we will not have the ability to protect the environment. Without environmental conservation, we will not have a safe place and future for our economy to progress. In my opinion, we, as citizens of Singapore, can start playing our part by not wasting paper and water, encouraging people to take public transport as it reduces carbon emissions, recycling materials that are recyclable, using less plastic bags and not smoking. I think that the government's role is to think of solutions for economic and environmental problems, improving the living conditions for the poor and needy, maintaining the countries security and building facilities for our well-being.
The future may be uncertain, but I believe that if we work together, we can be prepared for any problems that we may face. What are your views?
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