Environmental problems are so big that they cannot be solved by any person or country alone. Instead, it should be solved at international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Environment degradation has been recognised as one of the main challenges that we have to overcome in 21st century. The rapid deterioration of environmental problems is believed to have posed a serious threat to our survival. To address this concern, countries worldwide should join forces, instead of working individually for their own targets.
People support international cooperation for two reasons. The first point is that the impact of environmental problems is normally on a global scale. It is common knowledge that we share the same biosphere, whose components are interrelated. For example, a stream in one country can be polluted by the sewage dumped by its neighbouring country. In other words, one country’s effort can be futile if other countries are not involved. It should also be noted that some countries do not have adequate resources (including capital and technology) to reduce pollution, even though these countries realise the importance of environmental protection. These countries can cooperate with developed countries, introduce technologies and draw on experience so as to implement environmentally friendly policies continuously.
Despite the importance of international cooperation, countries should take the initiative to implement some changes. It is fair to say that countries are confronted with different environmental problems. For instance, greenhouse gas
emissions in China are mainly created by the electricity generation industry while those in the United States are primarily attributed to the increase in car use. The technologies and methods that are globally applicable may not be effective in some countries. In addition, countries should enforce some environmental laws and raise citizens’ awareness so as to restore the environment.
To summarise, countries should make a joint effort not only because the ecosystem is a unified mechanism but also because it can make optimal use of financial and human resources. Countries’ resource commitment is also important at regional or national level.
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