Economics is the study of production and distribution of resources. It is the choices that individuals are to make when there is scarcity. In other words, it is the wants and needs that keep individuals alive, such as food and protection from the elements of nature (Sharp, 2010). For example, the ocean provides humans with water, and food. Therefore, if the ocean became contaminated by waste toxins then, this can be problematic. Fishermen would lose their jobs, resulting in a reduction of food sources. This can also jeopardize water source. It is necessary that resources are protected at all cost. Furthermore, it is a viable asset to growing and developing the economy. If subject to contamination it can damage the goods produced. The cause of pollution can have an effect on resources such as water and air. This decreases the value and makes them less valuable to us and increases our cost to produce goods.
Pollution has become an increasingly important issue that can have an effect on every living being. Pollution can be defined, as “waste disposed off into air, water and land which reduce the value of those resources in alternative uses. For example, if someone dumps waste such as aluminum cans, trash, or any other types of chemical products into river then, the value of the river is reduced to those who depend on that river for drinking water, fishing and animal survival or reproduction. Humans and natures animals depend on clean water to stay alive. The problem of pollution comes from producers and consumers using the environment as a dumping ground. Pollution is a major problem that needs serious attention. If the problem is ignored it will cause harm to the environment but it will also cause damage to natural resource. There have been organizations created in order to help combat these issues. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been trying to