▶ Your Answer : There is an argument over whether because environmental issues are very complex, individual people can do nothing about them on their own. I disagree that individual people can’t do anything about environmental issues for two reasons. First, the reason of global warming which is the biggest environmental problem is carbon emissions from cars. Second, individual people can have a great impact on environmental issues through the Internet. First, carbon emissions from cars have a negative effect on environment. Some people might say that only government can solve the environmental problems since it is too complex. However, let me show an example to prove why individual people can help to solve the environmental issues. Human beings are currently experiencing the warmest temperatures in history. It is true that global warming has a negative effect on mankind throughout the world. Floods and landslides took the lives of countless people as well as placing affected areas at health risk. European nations were no exception. Many areas there were flooded or suffered wildfire. Sadly, it was extremely costly to ensure that all victims were able to put their lives back together. Carbon emissions from cars and other human activities are largely responsible for global warming. Various measures are being taken by governments to handle this problem. Efforts to develop better technology for solar and wind energy are gaining momentum. Governments ask people to use subways and buses on their way to home and work rather than driving their own cars. Driving less and using public transportations can be done by people’s individual efforts. This shows that individual people can help to solve environmental problems by driving less and using public transportation. Second, environmental issues can be affected by individual people thanks to Internet. For example, my house is located near the industrial area. One day, I found that some factories in that area emit harmful chemicals to the river. So I put a post on electronic bulletin in the government website. Because of my report, factories should fine a lot of money and the environmental regulations in that area are strengthened. This proves that individual efforts through the internet can help to improve environmental situation. In conclusion, I disagree that individual people can’t do anything about environmental issues for the reasons I have mentioned above. First, carbon emissions from cars have a negative effect on environment. Second, environmental issues can be affected by individual people thanks to Internet. |