Furthermore consumerism has caused economic problems for people since people are investing into items that cannot bring them more money. This is all down to the mentality of the people, consumers purchase products for a sense of accomplishment and momentary happiness, and once that ends they need to buy another product. Eventually from buying and buying and buying people may end up in debt and what was first intended for happiness may cause sadness and depression due to looking for happiness from materialism. Also when being materialistic this means that people will be less inclined to be social.
A quote that I believe is relevant is
“Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench. Care about people’s approval and you will …show more content…
Also unlike children from Britain these children will not have the pleasures of using PlayStations or Sky TV meaning they are more likely to go out and spend time in the sun, fresh air, and exercise and interacting with others.
They also tend to make the most of what they have meaning they are lest wasteful; they have been brought up with a different mentality since they know what it is like to be poorer.
Negative effects on the environment -
Due to the increase of waste products there have been an increase of negative effects on the environment. The main effects that are of concern are pollution (global warming) and effects on wildlife.
Air pollution – Natural dust storm, vehicles burning fossil fuels, coal, oil, fuel, cause the earth temperature to …show more content…
In 2008 the UK was the first nation to create a legally binding climate change target, this was the 2008 Climate Change Act. The target was to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from the 1990 baseline by 2050. This will be achieved by setting carbon budgets; reducing the demand for energy; investing in low-carbon technologies; reduce agriculture emissions which include nitrous oxide and methane. I believe that in the long term that not only will this move help to keep the population safe from illness but it will also help the country
A quote that I believe is relevant is
“Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench. Care about people’s approval and you will …show more content…
Also unlike children from Britain these children will not have the pleasures of using PlayStations or Sky TV meaning they are more likely to go out and spend time in the sun, fresh air, and exercise and interacting with others.
They also tend to make the most of what they have meaning they are lest wasteful; they have been brought up with a different mentality since they know what it is like to be poorer.
Negative effects on the environment -
Due to the increase of waste products there have been an increase of negative effects on the environment. The main effects that are of concern are pollution (global warming) and effects on wildlife.
Air pollution – Natural dust storm, vehicles burning fossil fuels, coal, oil, fuel, cause the earth temperature to …show more content…
In 2008 the UK was the first nation to create a legally binding climate change target, this was the 2008 Climate Change Act. The target was to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from the 1990 baseline by 2050. This will be achieved by setting carbon budgets; reducing the demand for energy; investing in low-carbon technologies; reduce agriculture emissions which include nitrous oxide and methane. I believe that in the long term that not only will this move help to keep the population safe from illness but it will also help the country