Pollution is a worldwide problem that affects air, water and soil. Various human activities, mainly since the industrial revolution, have created waste products that have simply been released into the environment without any thought being given to their effects.
The Pros and Cons of Capitalism Even though capitalism is the clear winner when in competition with other types of economies, capitalism has major disadvantages that are often overlooked.
Capitalism isn't evil, capitalism is honest. The vast majority of people are concerned only with their own well-being, and capitalism constructs a system in which, even if you're completely greedy, the most rational course of action is to act in ways that benefit society.