Show Notes
The economy over the environment.
When a society focuses on consumerism, the environment is usually the first element to see degradation occur.
When there is an increased demand for goods or services, the natural resources in the area come under pressure.
Raw materials, water, and food products may experience scarcity. Because the best price possible is also encouraged, shortcuts happen too, such as using harmful chemicals to encourage a better price point.
By the time all is said and done, consumerism does more harm than good from the perspective of the environment.
degradation (n) 退化、恶化 come under pressure 面临压力 scarcity (n)缺乏 price point 价格点 after all is said and done 归根结底
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