“The good and the bad”
Cities are home to several industries in
many countries around the world. Even though industries provide goods, services
and jobs, they also have adverse effects on the environment and health as they
are major sources of pollution. Industrial activities
results in the emission of toxic chemicals, radioactive material as well as
hazardous and non-hazardous waste which are all harmful to the environment.
In my opinion, I believe that industries
are somewhat beneficial to countries especially those that are locally or state
owned. Apart from providing goods, services and jobs, industries (mainly those locally
or state owned) aid in the contribution to monetary resources of a country.
Additionally, industries help minimize import and maximize export on certain
goods. It must be noted however, that even though industries do have their
benefits, they also come with negative effects as mentioned previously. For
example, in Trinidad there are several industries which are located in cities
such as Port of Spain. Within Port of Spain there are different sectors
including residential sectors. As such the impact of industrial activities
poses threats to the health to those who live in and around the city. Hence, in
order for a country like Trinidad to develop and maintain these industries,
care must be taken to minimize or alleviate the negative impacts of industrial
activities.
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