Summary on 'The Double Edge of Globalisation' (Final)

Globalisation has both boon and bane. It brings about increase in trades around the world. Yet, detractors blame the World Trade Organisation for causing environmental problems, due to the fact that there is a surge in demand on items that are harmful to the environment. Globalisation acts as a catalyst that escalates environmental degradation. This may be due to the fact that local governing body fails to implement policies to protect the forests. In fact, it is not just a domestic issue, but a global problem. Pollution can be spread across borders since everyone shares the common elements of the Earth: air and water. Fortunately, people recognise the problems we face pertaining to our environment through the media. For instance, global warming has ability to make economies decline, resembling the global recessions and World Wars. Despite being equipped with the power of technology to combat the issue, many countries, including the United States, are unwilling to exchange economic growth for a greener environment. The main concern is that the United Nations has issues of reluctance and incompetency, that prevent the organisation from exerting it's authority on countries that fail to comply with the rules. On the contrary, countries that pledge to tackle the matter with proper administration are increasing. Nonetheless, past experiences show that political power can be the solution to reduce the detriment effects of globalisation and brings about a change in attitude in us: the citizens of the World.