Whether Individuals can Deal with Environmental Problems

 Nowadays, with the increasing environmental problems, there is a highly controversial issue relates to whether the environmental problems cannot be tackled through each individual. Some people hold the view that it can be tackled by individuals, while others disagree about this. Therefore, both sides of this argument will be analyzed before a reasoned conclusion is found.

Many people think that the benefits of international cooperation and coordination in combating environmental degradation are considerably outweighed its disadvantages. This is because environmental problem is beyond nations and seriously required the joints efforts from the countries from all over the world. So individuals don’t have the power to tackle it. What’s more, disastrous and perpetually environmental deterioration has led to extreme climate change globally. A case in point is the extreme weather condition like La Nina which has caused heavy flood or droughts, in addition to the formation of global warming and acid rain in many parts of the world. Consequently, without the efforts from the governments, there is no way to solve the environmental deterioration. After all, the power of individuals is limited and they can’t deal with the huge environment problems by themselves.

However, other people often argued that the works of individuals is important in environmental preservation. It is proved that cars and industries are the main culprits in producing air contamination. For instance, along with being producing noise and water pollutions, vehicles and factories also generate destructive gases like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. And the vehicles and factories in daily life are more and more. As a result of unsubstantial use of resources, human has contributed to the chronic and accumulative effect of environmental deterioration. Hence, it is urgent to cultivate environmental awareness among individual people in order to become environmental friendly. Though the power of individuals is weak, the accumulation of our power is marvelous. We can change the situation little by little.

In conclusion, it is believed that both arguments have their merits. As far as I’m concerned, I believe that each individual should have the chance to save the environment no matter how small our strength is. After all, we live in this beautiful planet together. Everyone has to be responsible for our living environment. I believe that “Dripping water wears away a stone.” If we stick to the mission and be aware of what we should do, environmental problems would be reduced.