Jerry / Cameroon 
What worries you more the economy or the environment?
Hi there. My name is Jerry. I'm from Cameron. The question is, what worries you more, the economy or the environment?
To me, I believe both because one inevitably affects the other. So if we as a human race are able to build a more sustainable economy, a more efficient economy, we can in the long run build a more stable environment. For instance, planting new trees so that the sun doesn't heat the earth directly, or switching from gas-producing cars to electric cars, switching from electric power station to solar panels. These are sufficient and world-renowned renewable energies that can in the long run make our ecosystem more preferable. If you cut down trees and you keep using pollution-driven industries and cars, the ecosystem will be worn out, allowing the sun rays to directly heat the earth. In the long run, it will cause drought, it will cause famine, and the whole economy and the environment itself will all suffer. So, I believe if we take care of our economy, we will in the long run take care of our environment.
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inevitably
Meaning: Certain to happen and cannot be avoided.
Examples:
- If we continue polluting the air, climate change will inevitably get worse.
- Working hard inevitably leads to better results.
sustainable
Meaning: Able to continue for a long time without harming the environment or depleting resources.
Examples:
- Solar energy is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
- We need a sustainable economy that supports both people and nature.
in the long run
Meaning: Over a long period of time.
Examples:
- Investing in renewable energy will benefit the planet in the long run.
- Eating healthy may seem difficult now, but it’s better in the long run.
switching from
Meaning: Changing from one thing to another.
Examples:
- Many people are switching from plastic bags to reusable ones.
- Switching from gas-powered cars to electric ones helps reduce pollution.
world-renowned
Meaning: Famous and respected all over the world.
Examples:
- The scientist is world-renowned for his research on climate change.
- That university is world-renowned for its business program.
renewable energies
Meaning: Energy sources that can be naturally replenished, such as solar or wind power.
Examples:
- Governments are investing in renewable energies to reduce pollution.
- Wind and solar power are two of the most popular renewable energies.
pollution-driven
Meaning: Caused or worsened by pollution.
Examples:
- Many diseases today are pollution-driven, caused by toxic air and water.
- The rise in extreme weather events is partly pollution-driven.
worn out
Meaning: Damaged or weakened from overuse.
Examples:
- The land became worn out due to excessive farming.
- His shoes were completely worn out after years of use.
drought
Meaning: A long period without rain, causing water shortages.
Examples:
- The drought destroyed crops and led to food shortages.
- Many regions suffer from drought due to climate change.
famine
Meaning: A severe shortage of food, leading to widespread hunger.
Examples:
- The famine left thousands of people starving.
- Poor farming conditions and drought often lead to famine.
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