Pollution is a worldwide problem that affects air, water and soil. Various human activities, mainly since the industrial revolution, have created waste products that have simply been released into the environment without any thought being given to their effects.
The Pros and Cons of Capitalism Even though capitalism is the clear winner when in competition with other types of economies, capitalism has major disadvantages that are often overlooked.
Critics such as Richard D. Wolff and environmental groups also state that capitalism is destructive of resources both natural and human, as well as disruptive to economic stability, though this is actually considered a plus in the creative destruction facet of Joseph Schumpeter's economic theories.