Problems of environmental hazards have not yet been solved. Many attribute this to a lack of adequate international law enforcement. I believe, that while governments play a considerable role in combatting climate change, its ultimate resolution boils down to an individual sense of responsibility. Therefore, I strongly disagree with the fact that only laws are to blame.
Climate change is a global issue that has been pressing the world for decades. Humongous amounts of carbon emissions stemming from our casual lifestyle, which includes driving cars, using air conditioning and refrigerators, and even cutting down forests, are problems that may require the government’s legal intervention to be tackled. Imposing certain regulations on companies that manufacture those vehicles and devices to reduce carbon output from their products would be an effective way out. Additionally, prohibiting any entity to destruct the rainforest would drastically reduce carbon emissions, as more trees lock up more carbon.
However, this does not solve the problem completely and rather evades the root of the issue – the people. With legislations only targeting the producing party, consumers are left out to continue their carbon discharge without any legal consequences. Therefore, I believe that a more effective approach would be to ingrain the idea that each individual is responsible for their carbon footprint from their early ages. That’s what makes school education and family ubpringing so vital in battling the climate change. If parents and teachers focus on nurturing a healthy and environmentally-friendly mindset in children, they will be more cautious of their contribution to global warming and issues alike when they grow up.
In conclusion, it’s true that authorities have the power to enact rules that may help fight the climate change. However, I don’t believe that they are the main factor and that we rather need to pay more attention to individuals’ mindset and awareness about their involvement in this event.