There is no denying the increasing environmental degradation on Earth nowadays. To tackle this issue, many argue that imposing higher prices on fuel is the most potential solution. While this notion appears to have an instant benefit, I firmly disagree with such a remedy for long-term effects.
To begin with, the pricing policy is likely to immediately cause customer behavior change toward the fuels. This means their income cannot afford the higher cost, leading to a considerable decline in the consumption of gas and oil. Consequently, temporarily mitigates harmful emissions, such as greenhouse gas and CO2. Such a policy, however, can severely harm the economy. This is because coal and gas are the main materials in most of the operations of transport systems and manufacturing engines; hence, increasing shipping and producing expenses lead to price growth in various areas of industry. Therefore, this phenomenon could pose a threat to the international economy given the inflation, which, in turn, severely influence populations’ life standard.
Nevertheless, there are several sustainable alternative solutions which not only would maintain the stability of price but also promote healthier habitats. First and foremost, motivating citizens to travel by public transport, such as bicycles and the underground, is integral. These vehicles are environmentally friendly in contrast to the combustion of fossil fuels, resulting in the great air pollution reduction. Furthermore, renewable energy transition, such as solar, wind and water, contributes to higher survival prospects of the environment due to its natural, safe and inexhaustible traits different from the detrimental, limited ones of other materials. To illustrate, hydrogen might supersede gas to formulate an internal combustion engine for manufacturing procedures.
In conclusion, despite the minor advantage, implementing a higher price policy can harmfully impact the economy and industry. The government, therefore, must take proactive measures to improve the ecosystem by simulating public transport adoption and renewable energy use.