Friday, April 30, 2010

economic growth vs environment

As we know the worldwide economy is growing very fast. This growth is affecting the future of our planet and us.

Economic growth is very important for every country without the development they will be poor countries. When the country is developing, it provides employment opportunities for many people because there will be many companies and factories. Also, people like to be in developed cities so they can achieve their ambitions and dreams. Also, people like to live in a developed country that provides health care for them and their children. Also, people like for their children to grow up in a richer environment and be in a good schools and universities.

On the other hand, our environment is more important for us. But it is changing while we are developing. These changes are affecting us also. Many scientists believe that climate change is a threat to the future of the planet. As we know the amount of carbon dioxide emissions is increasing dramatically because of the factories and companies. This leads to global warming. This mean the climate will be very high in some places than others. Also, the sea levels are rising because of melting ice in north and south poles which leads to other things like floods. Another thing that happens when the climate changes is drought. Many people are dying for these things.

In conclusion, I think that economic growth and environment are very important for us. But we should not damage our environment and try to make economic growth that helps the environment.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Population Growth

The line graph shows the world population growth in less developed countries and more developed countries between 1750 and 2150. This information is based on the United Nations World Population Prospects, the 1998 Revision, and estimates by the Population Reference Bureau.

In the first two centuries the population growth was very slow in poorer and richer countries. In 1750 the total world population was less than one billion in both poorer and richer countries. The population of less developed countries was three or four times greater than that of more developed countries. From 1950 to 2000 the population growth was very fast. By 2000 the population growth in poor countries was 5.1 billion, but only about 1 billion in richer countries. They estimate that by 2150 the total world population will be around or over 10 billion in poorer countries, but for richer countries it will remain about one billion. It may even drop slightly.

It is estimated that the total world population will increase dramatically over the next centuries but that growth will be entirely in the less developed countries.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Mobile phones and driving

Most people think that using a mobile phone while driving causes accidents. Many studies show that the number of accidents will increase if we use mobile phones.

I disagree with banning the mobile phone while driving because I think that the mobile is a necessary thing in our life. Also, it helps us to communicate with friends and families if we are not with them. Furthermore, I think that the mobile phones help us if we are in a remote area for example, in the desert if we get lost so it helps us. Another thing that mobile phones are helpful for is in the case of women, when they have car problems in the engine or tire so they can use the phones. Also, mobile phones help us to kill the boredom in us while we are driving or sitting.

On the other hand I think that driving the car and playing with your mobile phone should not be at the same time. Nowadays I think that driving the car needs more concentration on the road and on the other cars. I think that the driver should stop in a good place to use his or her phone to keep him or her safe. In the UAE the government put some laws that forbid using mobile phones while driving. Another thing is that drivers who are using mobile phones do not risk only his or her own life but also the other drivers around him or her.

In conclusion, I think that the mobile phone is important in our life but we should know where and when we use it properly. Also, I think that the drivers should not use their mobile phone while driving to make him or her safe and other drivers safe too.