From the evidence of both rich and poor countries, environmental issues like pollution are becoming increasingly serious. Some people say that these problems are too great that they cannot be addressed by individuals whereas others claim that the people can puts their efforts in alleviating the issues. In the scope if this essay, I will discuss about both of these ideas.
To commence, I agree that the government, for example, has the power that can solve the problems more easily. Firstly, they could encourage people to use public transports to keep the environment clean. In Vietnam, a large number of campaigns have been launched to raise the public awareness about the serious issues, making buses the most commonly-used transport to many citizens. Secondly, the government could introduce stricter laws to limit the level of carbon dioxide released or waste materials discharged into the environment, which forces companies to produce more environmently friendly products.
However, we should never overlook the other side of the coin which is that individual attitudes toward the environment are pivotal as well. Modern citizens tend to choose to drive to work rather than ride or take buses. It is obvious that private cars produce a huge amount of car exhaust into the atmosphere, making the situation even worse. In addition, being unconscious of the importance of protecting the ecosystems, many individuals and businesses have been discharging their waste materials whenever they consider convenient. For instance, when striving to maximize their turnover rates, numerous immoral business owners let their companies to generate poisonous waste in places nearby without necessary treatments, causing serious pollution for hundreds of years. In order to alleviate the issues, individuals also have to become more protective to the environment.
In conclusion, I strongly believe that not only the government and organizations should put their efforts in reducing the problems, but individuals have to solve the environmental issue in their own ways as well.