Another problem is that under the current system, local businesses and local governments join together to form a group of powerful interests that supports the growth of GDP in the competing demands such as environmental protection. Its members have interests to protect,
organizational capacity, financial support and in some cases, control of the media. Meanwhile, the needs of the environment are promoted by the new groups, which are scattered and weak. Sometimes their voices are heard in the media, but can not compete with powerful lobbies. That's why many continue polluting projects despite the objections of many environmental organizations.
Everyone knows that protecting the environment is a good thing. And everyone knows that money does not equal happiness. But the system still results in a chronic focus on GDP
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