Environmental pollution is one of the major global issues in the 21st century. Some people worried about the negative impact of transportation and industrial production. I think that we can take steps to reduce the environmental damage.
Firstly, transportation is a significant contributor to air pollution through carbon dioxide emissions. Nowadays, the number of cars on our streets is growing all the time, and cheap air travel is making flying accessible to more and more people. Governments could put effort into reducing air pollution. For example, they could impose “green taxes’ on drivers and airline companies. In this way, people would be encouraged to use public transport and to take fewer flights abroad, therefore reducing emissions. As individuals, we should also try to limit our contribution to air pollution, by becoming more energy efficient, by flying less, and by using bicycles and public transport.
Secondly, careless oil companies are responsible for water pollution when oil tankers or oil rigs leak oil into the ocean. Humans are destroying the homes of millions of aquatic creatures, some of which we know little to nothing about. If governments force all the oil companies to build robust tankers and to adopt more stringent safety procedures on their oil rigs, accidents and leaks will less likely happen.
Finally, most factories burn fossil fuels which cause climate change. Leaders should encourage producers to either cut their consumption of fuel through tax incentives or invest in alternative sources of energy. For instance, nuclear power stations are cleaner than fossil fuel power stations, and could help to reduce carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.
In conclusion, it seems to me that environmental problem is the worrying concern and individuals have a crucial role in joining hands with the government in reducing the harm caused to the environment. Lack of individual participation could mean that addressing the environmental issue is beyond reach.