With the rapid advancement of technology and globalization, people and the transportation of products have caused pollution worldwide. People have different views as to whether governments or individuals should take on accountability to solve this problem. While there are clear benefits to governmental scale, I believe individuals themselves should take several actions to alleviate this problem.
Proponents of the governmental approach to mitigate the problem of pollution cite various reasons to support their stance. In an era dominated by technological advances and artificial intelligence, competition in car manufacturing has escalated, increasing their variety and resulting in increased reliance on private vehicles on the road, which releases a carbon footprint, further causing air pollution. From a governmental level, it is important to expand access to public transportation. This can be achieved by reducing their costs, which makes them appealing to people, particularly from low-income families. Secondly, governments should invest in public transport systems to make them more convenient and efficient. As a result, the usage of public transport can significantly rise, replacing unsustainable cars. Without these measures, people would use private vehicles nonstop, ignoring its consequences, which can lead to environmental degradation.
Despite these arguments, I contend individuals themselves can alleviate this issue of pollution. On an individual level, it is essential to be aware of people’s actions. This could involve implementing public awareness campaigns like community outreach projects and school-based programs about the repercussions of human behaviour like food, water waste, and heavy reliance on unsustainable products. Being aware of their actions, people can practise reusing and recycling materials, instead of throwing them away, switching off electrical appliances when not using them to reduce energy consumption, and supporting environmentally responsible organizations that raise awareness about endangered species.
In conclusion, although the government can serve as an essential deterrent to pollution, I firmly believe, people can significantly mitigate the root causes of it.