Nowadays global climate change is one of the biggest problems in the world after war and starvation. Some people think that individuals can help prevent climate change. Others believe that actions of individuals are useless and only governments and large companies can make a real difference. In this essay I will discuss both views and give my opinion.
On the one hand, some people think that individuals can help to solve this problem. Every person can change their habits and lifestyle. For example, people can use public transport, recycle waste and reduce the use of plastic. If many people start doing these small things, it can help reduce pollution. I believe that one person can influence others. As it is said in the book Atomic Habits, if you improve yourself even by one percent every day, it can lead to big changes in the future. That is why people should start from themselves and teach good habits to their children.
On the other hand, some people think that individual actions are not very important. The main reason is that the biggest pollution is produced by industries, transport and large companies. One of the main reasons for global climate change is carbon dioxide emissions from transport, factories and fires. These emissions make our planet warmer. Because of this, the Earth becomes hotter and it cannot cool down fast enough. Governments and large businesses have more power and resources to solve this problem. They can create laws, control pollution and develop cleaner technologies.
In conclusion, both individuals and large organizations can help reduce climate change. However, in my opinion governments and large businesses have a bigger influence. At the same time, individuals should also change their habits and support environmental
protection.