The development and growth of major cities is due to urbanization. People move to cities that are not their birthplace, only for business and education. This movement along the globe resulted in the depletion of natural resources. Urbanization introduced the Industrial Revolution to the whole world. As this revolution prevailed in the world, there was a high demand for resources. This industrial modernization and technological advancement destroyed nature for centuries (Cochrane, 2007). Globalization, apparently a synonym of trade, increased the demand for production. The production and consumption of resources were in unprecedented quantities.
Urbanization damaged natural resources by promoting housing societies. The increasing population of the world accelerated transportation and the consumption of more fuel, which caused pollution. Moreover, this growing trend is demanding more food production and the mobilization of fossil fuels. Deforestation is also a result of the population, which is causing global warming. The temperature is continuously rising, and this is the main reason for species shifting from one ecological system to another (McMichael, (2000). The gradual increase in the demand for food and commodities is moving towards environmental degradation.
In the past few decades, the distribution of wealth around the world has been observed equally. Equal wealth distribution is evidence of globalization work. However, when talking about the rich and developing countries, wealth distribution does not seem to be distributed equally because of the policies of economies. According to the IMF data analysis on the per capita income of the countries, the developing countries seem to be lower-income countries because of their poverty ratio. Stable economies work in the best interests of their people.
China and India cover 40 per cent of the world’s population, and these economies’ per capita income is less than that of America and Canada. The PIC shows that after the Industrial Revolution, income distribution was unequal (European Union, 2011). Depending upon the statistical measure of income distribution shows that inequality in consumption is for a few reasons. Firstly, it is the growing population of countries and mismanagement of resources. Secondly, there is lower growth in the rural areas of East Asian countries. Lastly, the production of commodities and food products is unequal. It is difficult to directly answer questions about social winners and losers because it depends on policy-making and the efficient use of natural resources.
There is a lot of pressure on the environment due to the globalization. Being a global citizen, it is our responsibility to protect the environment and our natural resources. In the short run, we should do something to mitigate the social damages. First of all, there should be an awareness programme for the whole world. This awareness program’s objective should be to tell people about the importance of the environment and resources.
People should be informed about pollution, which causes gases and particles. Being a part of this globe, we should build our attitude towards protection and learn the skills for the prevention and solving of problems related to social damage and the environment. In the short run, the usage of water should be minimized. The resource allocation should be linked to the plan’s needs. Technology advancement should be eco-friendly. Applying all these minor changes in behaviour can bring a revolution across the world. In South Asian countries, people should be careful about the use of water. Farmers should be aware of crop production and breeding techniques. On a large scale, national and international organizations should promote awareness through their products. All countries should follow the environmental protection laws made by world organizations.
References:
Cochrane, A. (2007). Environmental ethics. The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. [Online] Available:
http://www.iep.utm.edu/envi-eth/ (April 14, 2018)
European Union. (2011). Environmental education-contribution to a sustainable future. [Online] Available:http://www.surf-nature.eu/uploads/media/thematic_booklet_ enviromental_education.pdf (April 14, 2018)
European Union. (2011). Environmental education-contribution to a sustainable future. [Online] Available:http://www.surf-nature.eu/uploads/media/thematic_booklet_ enviromental_education.pdf (April 14, 2016)
