tom : i understand that we have to protect the environment. but i think economic development is more important than environmental protection. economic development brings us lots of benefits. it creates jobs, encourages the invention of new products, and enables us to enjoy a better quality of life. these benefits may be lost when we choose economic development over environmental protection. thus, economic development should come before environmental protection.

cyndy : some people believe that we must develop the earth for the economic benefits. but i think environmental protection is more important than economic development. environmental protection brings us lots of benefits. it saves rain forests, keeps our air and water clean and enables us to enjoy nature. these benefits may be lost when we choose economic development over environmental protection. thus, environmental protection should come before economic development.

라는 글에서, 어째서 주요 쟁점이
why should we protect environment and develop economy? 가 되는지 궁금합니다.

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