‘Environmental problems are too great to be managed by individuals so real change can only be achieved at government level.’
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your point of view with reasons and examples from your own experience.
Environmental problems have gotten worse over the past few years to the extent that if nothing is done about it, it may cause irreversible damage. However, given how major this issue has become, I believe that the government has a crucial role to play in fixing this. This is because governments have the power to influence other people, and they also have the ability to enforce laws.
Governments are considered as the authorities that are able to make decisions and influence people. Therefore, they should assume the role of a leader and take various initiatives to address the current environmental problems. For example, they are able to form societies and groups that are able to be proactive in forming solutions for environmental problems such as global warming. Furthermore, governments are also able to fund these societies which will allow them to produce results more efficiently.
Secondly, governments are also able to enforce laws against any action that may cause harm to the environment. For example, they can issue fines and permits to factories which output excessive amounts of harmful gasses or liquids. Issuing these fines will limit the output of factories, which will then reduce the total amount of harmful substances that are produced.
In conclusion, governments have a much bigger role to play in ensuring that environmental problems are addressed. Therefore, based on the reasons above, I believe that the current environmental problems can only be managed at government level.