Progress is always good? agree/ disagree

In last few decades, man has made tremendous progress in every field like science, technology, economy etc. This progress has facilitated people in many ways but if we observe closely it is not always good. It has many demerits as well, which are constantly deteriorating our surroundings.
Many people think that progress is always good but they do not see the other side of picture which is far worse. According to my opinion development in any field is constantly exerting negative effects on our planet’s atmosphere.
For example, man is destroying agricultural land by developing industries on it. These industries are environment friendly because smoke from these industries is polluting the air. Waste chemicals from industries are contaminating the water and drinking water resources are decreasing. And this contaminated water is used to irrigate the crops these chemical are also absorbed in them which are very dangerous for human health.
Beside industries, pollution is also increased due to increase in number of vehicles. Increased pollution has also very hazardous environmental effects like “global warming effect” due to which earth’s temperature is constantly increasing greatly with every passing day; as a result ice from glaciers is melting. There is danger that these increasing water bodies may engulf many big continents in future.
Although the man has made many developments in current age but if we look closely we are living in worse environment than our ancestors. Today air and water is more polluted than the earlier period; this has resulted in many dangerous diseases of lungs and stomach.
Food is also impure these days. However, development in food technology has improved the quantity but it has reduced the nutritional value of food.
Another negative effect is advancements in nuclear weapons technology. Every country is making dangerous weapons like atom bombs, nuclear football etc, in order to become more powerful than other countries. The whole world is at the risk of nuclear war and if it happens; it would destroy the whole population on earth.
Another great progress which man has mad is in the field of information technology. Although internet has facilitated the youngsters and students in many ways but it has also some negative effects. Some people waste their time in watching dramas and movie on internet and some objectionable content is also available on some websites which has very negative effects on the immature minds of students and teenagers.
In conclusion, progress is not as good as it seems. It has many side effects on earth’s environment and also on the lives of people like poor hygienic conditions, pollution, risk of nuclear war, poor health and many more.