You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. The key to solving environmental problems is for the present generation to sacrifice their convenient way of life for the sake of future generations. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write at least 250 words.

There is a dire need to save our planet for the future. Humans depend on the environment for survival as it provides

our shelter, food

Suggestion

our food, shelter

and air. In recent times, large populations and abuse of the environment have led to serious concerns for the long-term survival of the human race.

Although

some believe people must sacrifice our comforts to achieve

this

goal, I do not agree with

this

. There are alternative solutions

such

as changes in

behavior

manner of acting or controlling yourself

behaviour

and

technology

which can save nature without giving up our luxuries. One effective solution to helping nature is to make simple changes in people’s daily habits. There needs to be more attention paid to reducing, reusing and recycling products.

For example

, people can use the same glass mug for their morning coffee

instead

of a plastic or paper cup that they throw away each time.

Also

, individuals can turn off the tap when brushing or shaving.

This

can save millions of

liters

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

litres

of water each year.

For example

, I always take my plastic water jug with me

instead

of buying fresh water bottles at the store.

This

is one of two ways to safeguard the environments without giving up creature comforts. Using sustainable

technology

can

also

solve

environment

Suggestion

environmental

challenges for future generations. There are many

ecofriendly

technological alternatives to what society uses

today which

Accept comma addition

today, which

are much less damaging for nature. Some of these technologies

include, solar

Suggestion

include solar,

energy, digital publishing and electric transportation.

For instance

,

last

year I sold my gas-powered car and converted to electric, so that I decrease my carbon footprint. In conclusion, alterations in human activity and

technology

are viable interventions for the pressing environmental challenges of today and tomorrow. I completely disagree that making these changes demands giving up people’s convenient way of life. All people must take responsibility to invest in green

technology

and modify daily routines since we do not inherit the earth from our parents, but we borrow it from our children.