问答题 Are environmental problems too big for individuals to solve? This matter has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters" and opponents" opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue.
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YES NO
Some severe environmental
pollution, such as global warming
or sea contamination, might fail to
be resolved only by personal ef-
fort. In this case, the government
plays an inescapable role in envi-
ronmental management because it
is the only legalized institution that
may formulate legislation related
to environmental problems.
The government can enact
laws and introduce programs to
raise the public awareness of envi-
ronmental protection.
Big companies have out-
standing advantages in finance and
technology, which give them the
possibility to reduce pollution. For
instance, some big companies can
improve their production process
to recycle the waste materials. 		It is an unshakable obligation
for everyone to safeguard the envi-
ronment, no matter how small per-
sonal involvement in environmental
conservation might be.
It is known that environmental
contamination and conservation are
long-term problems, and no single
government or big company can
meet this challenge alone. Environ-
mental protection needs every one of
us to continuously participate in.
The public"s will and behavior
have an important influence on gov-
ernment"s policies and companies"
strategies. For example, if everyone
says "No" to plastic shopping bags
and paper cups, then the companies
that manufacture them will switch to
environmental-friendly substitutes in
order to survive in the market.
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【答案解析】[高分范文]
Are the Environmental Problems Too Big for Individuals to Solve?

Since our earth is faced with the unprecedented environmental challenge, environmental protection has become an urgent issue for governments and ordinary people. Some people hold that no effort is too small in terms of environ-mental protection because it requires everyone"s help and participation to optimize our living surroundings. However, there are different voices insisting that only governments and large companies can make a difference.
Personally I hold the perspective that the joint efforts of both governments and individuals are indispensable in settling environmental problems fundamentally. For one thing, government"s regulation and supervision can make full use of the considerable manpower and material resources. For another, without the participation of common people, every green policy enacted by the authorities will end in failure because it is human activities that have the greatest influence on the environment.
All in all, individual support plays an important role in implementing governmental policies and resisting the acts that destroy environment. In the meantime, the government should also shoulder its responsibility to make its people live in a safer and healthier environment.