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Letters to the Editor, May 14, 2013

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Developing countries face the difficulty of striving for economic development while also trying to protect the environment. Many of them, in the process of promoting modernisation practices, compromise environmental protection and steer clear of policies which would help to protect the environment. This leads to them face a more uphill struggle when it comes to dealing with the environment.

It is essential that governments should aim to come up with policies which ensure sustainable development.

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Getting the right balance will be of paramount importance for the citizens of any country.

The priority has to be the control of industrial pollution which is the most serious form of pollution that the world faces. Lawmakers and government officials should tighten legislation to ensure factories are cleaner and are part of an overall strategy of sustainable development.

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Industries will have to prevent and control industrial pollution throughout the entire process of production.

There should be greater encouragement for companies to use renewable energy, such as solar and tidal power, and wind turbines.

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