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Title: The Environment and the Economy

Subtitle: How Economic Growth Affects the Environment

Your Name: Abbas Babazadə, Ağaşükür Məmmədli

Economic Growth and the
Environment
Economic growth is when the total value of goods and services in
a country increases over time. This means the economy is growing
and improving.
As the economy grows, people can earn more money, businesses
can produce more, and countries can provide better services to
their citizens.
The environment is everything around us that is natural: the air
we breathe, the water in rivers and oceans, the land, and the
living organisms like animals, trees, and plants.

Protecting the environment is important to keep life healthy and

sustainable for future generations.
What is Economic Growth?
Economic Growth Definition Indicators of Economic Growth

Economic Growth: When a country's economy grows, • GDP (Gross Domestic Product): Total value of goods
it means that more products and services are made. and services produced in a country.
This is usually measured by the increase in Gross • Job Creation: More jobs are created when the
Domestic Product (GDP). economy grows, which helps reduce
• unemployment.
Higher Incomes: People earn more money as
Example:
companies grow.
If a country like Germany builds new factories and
introduces new technologies, it can produce more
cars, which increases its GDP and leads to economic
growth.
Why is Economic Growth Important?
Better Living Standards More Jobs Increased Government
Revenue
Economic growth allows Companies need more
people to have better homes, workers when the economy Governments collect more
more food, and better grows, reducing taxes from businesses and
healthcare. unemployment. people, which they can use to
improve public services like
healthcare, education, and
infrastructure.
Example:

In China, rapid economic growth over the past few decades has allowed millions of people to escape poverty, get
better jobs, and improve their living conditions.
What is the Environment?
Definition
The environment includes the land, water, air, animals, plants,
and all natural resources.

Importance
A healthy environment is important because we depend on
clean air, water, and soil to live. Pollution and damage to the
environment can cause many problems for human health and
well-being.

Example:

Amazon Rainforest: It is a huge forest in South America that

provides oxygen, absorbs carbon dioxide, and is home to many
animals and plants. It is a vital part of our environment.
Big Environmental Problems
Pollution
The introduction of harmful substances into the air,
water, or soil. This is mostly caused by factories,
cars, and waste from households.
Deforestation
Example: In Beijing, China, air pollution can be so
Cutting down trees to make space for farming or
bad that it's hard to breathe. Factories and cars
building homes. This damages ecosystems, reduces
produce lots of smoke, and people have to wear
oxygen, and causes animals to lose their homes.
masks.
Example: In the Amazon Rainforest, deforestation is
Climate Change happening quickly to make room for cattle ranching
The Earth's temperature is rising due to the release and farming.
of carbon dioxide and other gases from burning fossil
fuels like coal and oil. This is leading to more
extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and
storms.
Example: Melting ice in the Arctic and rising sea
levels are the result of climate change, affecting
coastal cities and wildlife.
How Economy and Environment are Linked

Environmental Impact
However, economic growth can harm
the environment when it leads to
Economic Growth
pollution, waste, and resource
Economic growth can help the depletion.
environment when it leads to the
development of clean technologies
and green jobs.
Finding Balance
The challenge is to grow
economically while protecting our
natural resources.

Example:

Renewable Energy (solar panels, wind turbines) can support economic growth while protecting the environment.

Overfishing can harm the environment, but it's an economic activity that provides food and income for many people.
Good Effects of Economic Growth on the Environment
Solar Energy
Solar panels are becoming more affordable, and many countries are investing in solar power to create jobs and reduce pollution.

Companies like Tesla are making electric cars that do not pollute the air.

Economic growth can create jobs in recycling, renewable energy, and other sustainable industries.

Green technologies help reduce pollution and protect the environment. Economic growth can lead to more investment in these technologies.
Bad Effects of Economic Growth on the Environment
Increased Pollution
Economic growth often leads to more factories and more cars, which can increase pollution.

Resource Depletion
More growth can lead to the overuse of natural resources, like water, trees, and minerals.

Environmental Damage
Example: Oil Extraction: In many countries, oil extraction for economic growth
can cause oil spills, which harm the environment.

Habitat Loss
Example: Deforestation: More economic growth in farming can
lead to large-scale deforestation to make space for crops like
soybeans or palm oil.
What is Sustainability?
Future Generations
Ensuring resources for tomorrow

Resource Management
Using resources efficiently

Economic Development
Growing without harming nature

Sustainability means developing the economy in ways that do not harm the environment. This includes using natural
resources carefully and making sure future generations have enough resources.

Example:

Sustainable Farming: Using farming methods that do not harm the soil or water sources, like organic farming.
What is Green Growth?
Clean Energy Adoption
Green Growth means economic growth that protects the
environment and uses natural resources carefully.

Waste Reduction
It focuses on using clean energy, reducing waste, and
protecting ecosystems.

Ecosystem Protection
Preserving natural habitats while developing economically.

Example:

Denmark: Denmark has invested heavily in wind energy and has

created many jobs in the green sector while reducing its carbon
footprint.