Part 3
1)
What do you consider to be the most serious environmental issues in the
world today?
I’d say that global warming and climate change have to come top of the list because
these threaten the very future of life on our planet. There are many contributing
factors such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation for agriculture and due to
illegal logging, and large-scale livestock farming.
Another serious concern is for the marine life in our oceans which is under
serious threat from pollution, especially waste plastics. These kill or injure
thousands of sea creatures every day. Many species of wildlife are also being
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pushed to the verge of extinction by poaching. It’s shocking to think that beautiful
animals such as the tiger are dying out in the wild because of the actions of human
beings.
There are many other environmental problems that we need to solve but these are
the ones I believe to be the most serious.
2)
Do you think it is the responsibility of governments alone to protect the
environment?
Not at all. It’s the responsibility of every individual to do their bit
to protect the environment. Of course, governments can do a lot to
address environmental issues through their policies and the laws they pass. I
certainly think that governments should put more pressure on industry to use clean
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